Deputy Practice Manager

The Deputy Practice Manager supports the day-to-day running of the practice, leads non-clinical teams and deputises for the Practice Manager when required. Main duties include maintaining policies, governance and CQC compliance, improving services and managing key financial processes, including budgets, bookkeeping, invoices, payroll support, income monitoring, reconciliations and financial reporting. The role also involves working closely with GP Partners, staff and external organisations to support efficient, high-quality patient services.

Support the Practice Manager with the smooth and

effective running of the practice.

Deputise for the Practice Manager during periods

of absence.

Provide day-to-day leadership and support to

reception, administration and wider non-clinical teams.

Help maintain effective policies, procedures,

governance systems and regulatory compliance, including CQC requirements.

Support service improvement projects, workflow

redesign and the implementation of new systems.

Build positive working relationships with GP

Partners, staff, patients, the Primary Care Network and external organisations.

Support the preparation, monitoring and review

of practice budgets and cash flow.

Maintain accurate financial records and oversee

routine bookkeeping processes.

Manage purchase and sales ledgers, supplier

invoices, payments and credit control.

Support payroll preparation, pensions

administration and associated reconciliations.

Monitor income from NHS contracts, enhanced

services, PCN activity, claims and private work.

Complete monthly bank, income and expenditure

reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.

Produce clear financial reports for the Practice

Manager and GP Partners.

Liaise with accountants, commissioners,

suppliers and other external advisers.

Support year-end processes, financial

forecasting, procurement and the identification of cost efficiencies.

Help ensure robust financial controls,

confidentiality and compliance with relevant legal and NHS requirements.

We pride ourselves on maintaining a supportive team culture, excellent work-life balance and a commitment to high-quality patient care. This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking practice during a period of growth and development.

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