Practice Manager

Primary Care Careers; Essex; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Wickford, Essex is seeking a part-time practice manager to oversee the day-to-day operations. This position involves supporting teams, managing HR, and ensuring compliance with standards. The ideal candidate should have management experience, strong organizational skills, and preferably familiarity with GP practices. The role offers flexible working hours and opportunities for professional development within a supportive team atmosphere.

Benefits

Flexible working days

Supportive team environment

Opportunities for professional development

Competitive salary, dependent on experience

Qualifications

• Experience in a management or leadership role (essential).
• Desirably experience working in a GP practice.
• Understanding of healthcare or the NHS (bonus).

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day‑to‑day running of the practice.
• Support and lead the admin and clinical teams.
• Manage HR, staff training and development.
• Handle finance – budgets, payroll and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with CQC and NHS requirements.

Skills

Organisation skills

Approachability

Competence

Job description

About This Role

Swanwood Partnership is a friendly, forward‑thinking partner‑led GP surgery based in Wickford, Essex, serving a patient population of just under 7,000.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and hands‑on practice manager to join our experienced team on a part‑time basis (24 hours per week). Flexible hours can be discussed. The role involves supporting growth, working with people and keeping the practice running smoothly behind the scenes.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the day‑to‑day running of the practice
• Support and lead the admin and clinical teams
• Manage HR, staff training and development
• Handle finance – budgets, payroll and reporting
• Ensure compliance with CQC and NHS requirements
• Help meet QOF and enhanced service targets
• Work closely with the PCN, ICB and other local partners
• Introduce fresh ideas to improve how we work and care for patients

About the Candidate

To be considered, you should have:

• Organisation skills and enjoy variety in your day
• Approachability and competence
• Desirably experience working in a GP practice
• Experience in a management or leadership role (essential)
• Understanding of healthcare or the NHS (bonus)

About Us

We are a supportive team that values clinical skill, common sense and a sense of humour. You’ll work in a well‑organised, patient‑first environment that values good nursing and encourages ownership and collaboration.

What We Offer

• Flexible working days (minimum 24 hours per week)
• Supportive, close‑knit team environment
• Opportunities for professional development
• Competitive salary, dependent on experience

Contact

For any questions please contact our email emailprotected. Please note this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975; a Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required.