Trainee Assistant Practice Manager, The Bloomsbury Surgery, WC1

NHS; London; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity to join a thriving GP practice as a Trainee Assistant Practice Manager. This role is ideal for someone ready to progress in their career with full training provided. The successful candidate will support the Practice Manager in ensuring efficient daily operations and delivering high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Experience in a senior administrative role.
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide efficient administrative support to the Practice Manager.
• Assist in day-to-day operational management of the practice.
• Support HR, rota coordination, and compliance tasks.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to Detail

Problem Solving

Education

GCSE in English C or above

Job description

Trainee Assistant Practice Manager, The Bloomsbury Surgery, WC1

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Job Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our thriving GP practice as a Trainee / Assistant Practice Manager. This is a newly created role, ideal for someone currently in a team leader position or ready to take the next step in their career. Full training will be provided.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Practice Manager to ensure the smooth and efficient daily running of the practice. We are a training practice, passionate about delivering high-quality care to our patients while fostering a supportive and collaborative environment for our staff.

Ideally, you will have experience in a senior administrative role and are looking to progress into practice management. You will need to demonstrate:

• A track record of providing excellent administrative support
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills
• A flexible, proactive approach to problem-solving
• A commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes

If this sounds like the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you.

Main Duties of the Job

• Provide efficient and effective administrative support to the Practice Manager
• Assist in the day-to-day operational management of the practice
• Support the delivery and monitoring of QOF, Enhanced Services, and Public Health initiatives
• Act as the first point of contact for IT-related queries, including responsibility for the EMIS clinical system
• Liaise with internal teams and external partners to ensure smooth practice operations
• Support the Practice Manager with HR, rota coordination, audits, and compliance tasks

About Us

We are a friendly and progressive training practice led by three Partners. Our multidisciplinary team includes Salaried GPs, Clinical Pharmacists, Physician Associates, and Medical Receptionists/Administrators. We are committed to providing exceptional patient care and investing in staff training and development.

Additional Details

Date posted: 02 May 2025

Salary: £18 to £20 per hour

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working

Location: Bloomsbury Surgery, 1 Handel Street, London, WC1N 1PD

Job Responsibilities

The core responsibilities include recruitment, staff training, performance monitoring, operational support, patient care, communication, system monitoring, and fostering team culture. Additional training will prepare the candidate to deputise for the Practice Manager and support various administrative functions.

Person Specification

Essential: GCSE in English C or above, strong teamwork and administrative skills, attention to detail.

Desirable: Experience in healthcare office procedures, working in busy environments, A-level qualifications.

Other Requirements

This role is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.