O'Connell Street Medical Practice, Hawick
VACANCYPRACTICE MANAGER
We are seeking a full-time Practice Manager to join Mairches Medical Practice, a newly merged practice serving approximately 11,300 patients within the beautiful setting of the Scottish Borders. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing operational functions and managing stakeholder relationships.
We are looking for a dynamic and resourceful manager with strong interpersonal skills to lead the practice and support its future growth. The role requires flexibility, as the individual will need to work across both practice sites and will involve Monday to Friday working. We need an individual with a proactive approach to ensure effective management and to implement standard processes in both practice sites. Pay scale will link remuneration to level of experience and subject to negotiation for the correct candidate (guide income in the range of £47,000-£53,000). This role is eligible for inclusion in NHS Pension Scheme with an employers contribution rate of 22.5%.
Main duties of the job:
The role involves supporting the Partnership in strategic planning and practice management, ensuring compliance with national requirements and fulfilling all contractual obligations. The job holder will oversee the efficient and safe operation of the Practice, leading all aspects of its management. This includes strategic planning, human resources, finance, organisational structure and services, premises management, information technology, clinical governance, quality and performance management, as well as health and safety. There is an option for a limited proportion of working hours to be completed from home.
About us:
Mairches Medical Practice is across two sites, Galashiels and Hawick with one site privately owner by the GP partners and one site a Health Board owned premises. We provide medical cover in Hawick Community Hospital also. We have 6 GP partners, 2 salaried GPs, a GP fellow and a team of Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Practice Nurses and experienced admin staff. We have an educational role, hosting final year medical students and are recognised by Edinburgh University as a place of teaching excellence. We are committed to providing a high standard of care within the NHS and additionally we provide Locally Enhanced Services for the benefit of our patients. We run an efficient business demonstrated through bench marking against other practices.
Apply for the role
For informal enquiries and a copy of the job description please contact
To apply please send your CV with a covering letter (email preferable) to:
Dr Rachel Mollart, Mairches Medical Practice, OConnell Street, Hawick. TD9 9HU. Tel 01450 372276
Closing date: Friday 15th November 2024 at 5pm.
Scenario based interviews planned for Wednesday 20th November 2024.
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
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