Job summary We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated Practice Manager to join our friendly team. We are an urban practice with a list size of 2700 patients. We have 3 GP partners and we are also a training practice with GP trainees and FY2s. The ideal candidate will have excellent skills in people management and business management. Preferably having experience of working within a GP practice. Main duties of the job Job responsibilities 1. Works with the GP partners to develop business strategies and patient services. 2. Designs and implements workplace policies and procedures. 3. Oversees daily practice operations, including appointment scheduling, billing procedures, security and health and safety. 4. Clinical staff management (doctors, registrars, students, nurses together with other practitioners and locum cover) including the management of all associated HR/appraisal records. 6. Controls the supply of medical supplies and medical equipment. 7. Management of practice buildings and contractors in relation to maintenance, electric, gas and insurance together with regulation CQC contracts. 8. Manages patient records and IT systems. 9. Evaluates appointment procedures and patient services including administering patient complaints and SEAs. 10. Recruits new non-clinical staff. 11. To attend monthly PCN meetings and attend to PCN issues and needs. 12. To coordinate and administer practice meetings. 13. To coordinate regular clinical and safeguarding meetings as required. 14. Monitors practices progress in meeting government targets. 15. Additional tasks as required by the GP partners. About us About us Pringle Street Surgery is an established surgery serving an urban area in the heart of the local community.On the last 2 CQC inspections the practice was rated Good. We have three GP partners, one GP trainee and two Foundation Doctors. Our GPs are supported by 1 part-time Practice Nurse. The non-clinical team comprises of 5 part-time Receptionists. We also have ARRS staff working within the Practice Nurse Associate, Pharmacist and Mental Health Practitioner. We are a small friendly team striving to do the best for our patients. Date posted 07 January 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number A1907-25-0000 Job locations 216-218 Pringle Street Blackburn Lancs BB1 1SB Job description Job responsibilities Person Specification 25 hours per week. Essential Experience of working with the general public. Experience of working in a healthcare setting. Experience of successfully developing and implementing projects. Experience of workforce planning, forecasting and development Desirable NHS/Primary Care General Practice experience. Skills, Knowledge and Other Requirements Essential Excellent communication skills. Strong IT skills Leadership skills Excellent interpersonal skills Motivated and proactive Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations. Ability to work under pressure Confident, assertive and resilient Qualifications Essential Good standard of education with excellent literacy and numeracy skills. Academic achievements and/or relevant professional experience will be considered. Job description Job responsibilities Person Specification 25 hours per week. Essential Experience of working with the general public. Experience of working in a healthcare setting. Experience of successfully developing and implementing projects. Experience of workforce planning, forecasting and development Desirable NHS/Primary Care General Practice experience. Skills, Knowledge and Other Requirements Essential Excellent communication skills. Strong IT skills Leadership skills Excellent interpersonal skills Motivated and proactive Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations. Ability to work under pressure Confident, assertive and resilient Qualifications Essential Good standard of education with excellent literacy and numeracy skills. Academic achievements and/or relevant professional experience will be considered. Person Specification Experience Essential Experience of working within NHS. Desirable Experience of working in GP practice. Qualifications Essential GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths Person Specification Experience Essential Experience of working within NHS. Desirable Experience of working in GP practice. Qualifications Essential GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer details Employer name Pringle Street Surgery Address 216-218 Pringle Street Blackburn Lancs BB1 1SB Employer's website https://www.pringlestreetsurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)