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 leftJob 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
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
29 September 2026
Last checked
29 September 2026
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