We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic Practice manager to support our commitment to delivering exceptional General Practice services. This role presents an exciting opportunity to join our training practice.
The ideal candidate would be an experienced manager with strong HR and business acumen who can drive positive change and growth whilst collaborating closely with our experienced and dedicated practice team. We are situated in a purpose-built GP surgery in Rochdale.
Main duties of the job
As the practice manager, you will take the lead in overseeing the overall running of the practice, including HR management for all practice staff. You will also be responsible for ensuring compliance with all contractual obligations and managing the business aspects of the practice.
Job responsibilities
The practice manager is responsible for overseeing the delivery of patient care, operational and strategic management of the practice and representing the practice.
This will include leadership, project management, human resources management, development and management of service delivery, business development, financial planning, contract delivery and performance.
Key responsibilities:
1. Manage the practice's staff to ensure teams work effectively, and that the practice workforce comprises a suitable mix of skills and competence to deliver high-quality services.
2. Take responsibility for performance management of staff and workforce planning.
3. Ensure all the practice's HR policies and processes are up to date and comply with legal requirements.
4. Monitor performance against planned outcomes, taking action to remedy underperformance as required.
5. Ensure claims are submitted in a timely manner, and that payments are received on time.
6. Plan and manage QOF activities and workload, delegating duties, monitoring progress, and taking corrective action as required.
7. Ensure that financial plans, records and reports are available to the partnership as required. Keep financial records and all records for practice up to date and accurate.
8. Ensure the partnership and all practice staff use resources efficiently. Identify and take appropriate action when problems with resources might arise.
9. Manage and maintain the practice's IT resources, including hardware, software and data, in a way that safeguards patient information and benefits patient care.
10. Ensure that data and information are handled correctly, processed in an agreed format, actioned in a timely manner, stored and transmitted in a way that maintains confidentiality.
11. Develop and maintain access to patient services.
12. Monitor the availability of appointments, both in advance and on a day-to-day basis, to ensure patient access is adequate.
13. Plan for staff absence and ensure staffing is adequate to meet demand, including clinical and non-clinical staff.
14. Ensure services are developed and delivered in line with national and local guidance.
15. Take responsibility for risk management, ensuring risks are identified, tackled, minimised and mitigated, in line with legislation and good practice.
16. Lead on health and safety compliance, ensuring the practice's health and safety policy is up to date, and that all staff comply.
17. Lead and ensure compliance with clinical governance and standards. Take responsibility for staff training and development.
18. Ensure all methods of communication in the practice are effective and work to the benefit of patients, as well as the practice and partnership.
19. Plan, schedule, organise and lead meetings, including drafting agendas, ensuring they are adhered to, documenting and ensuring actions are taken.
20. Establish appropriate communication methods to suit patients and carers' level of understanding, cultural/language needs and preferred communication method.
Person Specification
Experience
* Experience of working in General Practice
* Experience as a Practice Manager
Skills
* Experience in General Practice Management role.
* Good interpersonal, communication and IT skills.
* Ability to provide high quality care
Qualifications
* GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths
* Completed A- Levels/Qualified to NVQ level 3
* Relevant qualification in Practice Management - For example: Diploma in Primary Care and Health Management
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.
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