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Practice Manager

Greenhead Family Doctors

Huddersfield, HD1 5PXView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Salary

Negotiable

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

14 October 2026

15 days left

Job description

We are a friendly, patient-focused local GP surgery deeply rooted in our community. Unlike larger, corporate medical centres, we pride ourselves on ma...

To manage the practices staff to ensure teams

work effectively, and that the practice workforce comprises a suitable mix of

skills and competence to deliver high-quality services. To take responsibility

for performance management of staff and workforce planning and being flexible

in doing so.

Planning and managing QOF activities and

workload, delegating duties, monitoring progress, and taking corrective action

as required.

To 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. To also ensure that

the practice complies with legislation and information management standards.

Developing and maintaining access to patient

services. To monitor the availability of appointments, both in advance and on a

day-to-day basis, to make sure patient access is adequate.

Ensure services are developed and delivered in

line with national and local guidance.

To take responsibility for risk management, ensuring

risks are identified, tackled, minimised and mitigated, in line with

legislation and good practice. Reviewing policies and procedures to ensure they

comply with requirements.

Lead on health and safety compliance, ensuring

the practices health and safety policy is up to date, and that all staff

comply. Monitoring work areas and practices to make sure they are safe, in line with health and safety procedures and legislation.

The successful candidate will provide strong leadership and oversee the day-to-day management of the practice, ensuring efficient service delivery, high-quality patient care and compliance with NHS, CQC and relevant legislation.

  • Leading and supporting clinical and administrative teams, including recruitment, workforce planning, appraisals and staff development.
  • Managing practice finances, budgets, payroll, procurement and contracts.
  • Ensuring compliance with NHS requirements, CQC standards, HR, health and safety and information governance.
  • Leading quality improvement, change management and business continuity initiatives.
  • Working closely with the PCN, partners and ARRS staff to support effective service delivery.
  • Managing premises, IT systems, policies, complaints, patient communications and the Patient Participation Group.
  • Supporting achievement of QOF and other NHS contractual targets.

We are looking for a proactive, organised and collaborative leader with strong communication, management and IT skills and experience in healthcare, finance, workforce planning and performance management. NHS/primary care experience and a relevant management qualification are desirable.

Greenhead Family Doctors is a small practice located close

to Huddersfield town centre. We are a forward-thinking, teaching practice with

a friendly and dedicated team. The

successful candidate will support our commitment to delivering exceptional

General Practice services and drive positive change and growth, working closely

with the GP partners. You would be responsible for a team of 8 employed staff

(clinical and administrative) and would need to work collaboratively with

practices within our Primary Care Network (PCN). We use the SystmOne clinical

system.

Experience

Essential

  • Experience managing budgets, accounting and cash-flow forecasting.
  • Experience working within a healthcare setting.
  • Experience in staff performance management, including appraisals, development and disciplinary procedures.
  • Experience in workforce planning, forecasting and staff development

Desirable

  • Proven experience in operational management, leadership, or business administration (GP practice or NHS experience is a strong advantage).
  • A friendly, approachable, and resilient management style.
  • Strong financial awareness and experience managing budgets.
  • Excellent IT skills and the ability to adapt to healthcare systems (e.g., EMIS Web, SystmOne).
  • A calm under pressure approach with excellent problem-solving skills

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • Ability to exploit and negotiate opportunities to enhance service delivery
  • Excellent communication skills (written, oral and presenting)
  • Strong IT skills (generic)
  • Excellent leadership skills
  • Effective time management (planning and organising)
  • Ability to network and build relationships
  • Ability to develop, implement and embed policy and procedure

Desirable

  • Strategic thinker and negotiator
  • Clinical system user skills
  • Ability to motivate teams, enhance morale and maintain a positive working environment, including team building sessions

How to apply

Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.

Provenance

Source

NHS Jobs

First seen

29 September 2026

Last checked

29 September 2026

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About the employer

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Greenhead Family Doctors

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