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GP Practice Site Manager - Bentham Road Health Centre

Cornerstone

Blackburn, BB2 4QD · ACCRINGTON, BB5 3DD · Blackburn, BB1 2HR · Blackburn, BB1 1LZView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Salary

Negotiable

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

15 November 2026

16 days left

Job description

Are you a people-centred leader with a heart for serving others and a commitment to excellent primary care? The Cornerstone Practice is a Christian GP...

As Site Manager at Bentham Road Health Centre, you will be responsible for the day-to-day operational running of the site, leading and supporting a dedicated team of care navigators, nursing, administrative and clinicians.

  • Leading, developing and inspiring your team to deliver outstanding patient care
  • Managing HR matters on site, including recruitment, induction, appraisals and sickness absence
  • Monitoring the site's contract performance and key performance indicators, reporting to the Practice Manager and Lead GP Partner
  • Working with the Quality Manager to support QOF, clinical governance, audit and quality improvement
  • Managing patient complaints with sensitivity and professionalism
  • Managing the site budget and ensuring health, safety and risk responsibilities are met
  • Supporting the practice's digital transformation and information governance
  • Working collaboratively with the Practice Manager, GP partners and wider management team

This is a varied and rewarding role that sits at the heart of the practice. No two days will be the same. You will need to be organised, adaptable and genuinely passionate about people, both the team you lead and the patients you ultimately serve.

The Cornerstone Practice is a Christian GP practice serving patients across multiple sites in Blackburn (Shadsworth, Audley and Mill Hill) and one site in Oswaldtwistle. Our faith is at the heart of who we are. It shapes the compassion we show our patients and the way we support one another as colleagues.

We exist to provide high-quality, person-centred care, especially for people living in areas of derivation. Our team is friendly, close-knit and committed, and we work as one practice across our sites. We value honesty, kindness, integrity and humility, and we believe people do their best work when they feel supported and appreciated.

You will join a supportive management team that shares ideas, solves problems together and is excited about the future of primary care.

  • NHS Pension Scheme
  • BHSF Health Benefit
  • Uniform

Come and join a practice where your work makes a real difference to people's lives.

Other Requirements

Essential

  • Ability to travel between Cornerstone sites as required
  • Have the right to work in the UK
  • Willing to undergo DBS
  • willing to complete all mandatory and role-specific training

Desirable: - Full driving licence and access to a motor vehicle

Skills

Essential

  • Excellent leadership and people management skills
  • Strong organisational and prioritisation skills, with the ability to manage competing demands and meet deadlines
  • Excellent written and verbal communication, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and digital systems
  • Ability to analyse data and produce reports to support decision making
  • High emotional intelligence: self-aware, empathic, tactful and resilient under pressure
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team

Desirable: - Creative and imaginative approach to service development

Values and Attitudes

Essential

  • Committed to equality, inclusion and a respectful workplace for all
  • Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
  • Smart appearance and professional manner
  • Ability to stay calm under pressure
  • Sensitive to and able to work within the Christian ethos and values of the Practice
  • A genuine and deep commitment to compassionate, person-centred care for patients

Knowledge

Essential: - Sound understanding of data protection and information governance requirements; - Sound knowledge of employment law and HR best practice

Desirable

  • Knowledge of NHS primary care performance and quality frameworks, including QOF and Enhance Services
  • Knowledge of APMS contracts and commissioner reporting
  • Familiarity with NHS digital transformation priorities
  • Knowledge of significant event analysis or quality improvement methodologies
  • Knowledge of GP clinical systems such as EMIS/Surgery Connect and PATCHS
  • Knowledge of CQC regulations, clinical governance and risk management

Experience

Essential

  • Minimum 2 years experience in a management or supervisory role with direct line management responsibility
  • Experience of managing HR matters, including sickness absence, performance, conduct and grievances
  • Experience of managing complaints and driving improvement from feedback
  • Experience of contributing to or writing policies, protocols or standards operating procedures

Desirable

  • Previous experience working in general practice or primary care
  • Experience of managing performance against contract KPIs (e.g. APMS contract)
  • Experience of developing and managing budgets and keeping finical records
  • Experience of clinical audit programmes or governance processes
  • Experience of training staff
  • Experience of working with EMIS or similar clinical systems
  • Experience of preparing for or supporting external quality assessments

Qualifications

Essential

  • Bachelor's degree (level 6 or above) in Business Management, Public Administration, Healthcare or another relevant discipline
  • GCSE (grade 4/C or above) including English and Mathematics

Desirable

  • Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to management and leadership
  • AMSPAR Diploma in Primary Care Management or equivalent
  • Chartered Management Institute (CMI) Level 5 or above or equivalent management or leadership qualification
  • Coaching, HR or health management

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Provenance

Source

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First seen

30 October 2026

Last checked

30 October 2026

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