Practice Manager

leadership and management of the staff and the business to enable the practice

to meet the mutually agreed aims and objectives of the Partners, within a

profitable, efficient, safe and effective working environment.

Responsible for the finances of the practice

Overall responsibility for all aspects of HR

Keep abreast of new technology and ensure existing IT is used to its full potential

Ensure that the practice complies with NHS contractual obligations in relation to patient care

Oversee and maintain compliance with CQC regulations and ensure that the practice meets the essential standards and is inspection ready.

leadership and management of the staff and the business to enable the practice

to meet the mutually agreed aims and objectives of the Partners, within a

profitable, efficient, safe and effective working environment.

post holder will

Keep abreast of current affairs and identify potential

opportunities and threats.

Contribute to practice strategy; formulate objectives and research

and develop ideas for future practice development

Monitor and evaluate performance of the practice team against

objectives; identify and manage change

Develop and maintain effective communication both within the

practice and with relevant outside agencies

Independently and collaboratively project manage new and

developing service change within the practices/primary care network (PCN)

Ensure the practice meets CQC standards

Responsible for the finances of the practice

Ensure the organisational requirements of the practice contracts

with NHSE are fully met and complied with

Support the Partners to develop and implement processes to achieve

clinical targets of QOF and enhanced services.

Directly contribute to profit improvement by exploring areas for

increasing income and reducing costs.

Develop and control practice budgets and financial systems.

Prepare financial budgets and cash-flow forecasts.

Liaise with the accountant, bank, and business insurance companies

as appropriate or as directed by the Partners.

Oversee the administration of the NHS Pension and Stakeholder

Pension Schemes

Liaise with the ICB and payment agencies regarding queries with

payments relating to the contract, e.g. enhanced services.

Manage the Partners drawings in consultation with the accountant.

with the Partners to.

Keep abreast of current affairs and identify potential

opportunities and threats.

Assess and evaluate accommodation requirements and manage

development and expansion opportunities if appropriate.

Implement and update the Practice Development Plan, overseeing the

implementation of the aims and objectives.

Assist the practice in the wider community and with forging links

with other local practices, education bodies, the LMC and relevant agencies and

in particular working collaboratively within the PCN.

Formulate objectives and research and develop ideas for future

practice development.

To represent the practice at PCN, federation and ICB meetings

To make recommendations to the Partners for practice development

about enhancing patient services and potential sources of income

Lead and coordinate projects within the practice.

responsibility for all aspects of HR

Recruitment and selection of staff working, including contracts of

employment and job descriptions.

Employment Law compliance for the disciplinary and dismissal

process and after discussion with the partners take any legal advice necessary.

Awareness of current employment legislation

Development and maintenance of good employee/employer

relationships

Ensuring that members of the existing staff team are aware of any

changes that occur in the practice.

To maintain good communication at all times with the practice team

To oversee rotas which allow good staff cover at all times as well

as giving the flexibility required at short notice to cover for illness, etc.

Workforce planning to ensure a good skill mix with staff having

the appropriate level of training to enable them to carry out their individual

roles and responsibilities effectively

To implement pay rises/scales and increments at the appropriate

time.

Responsibility for appropriate paperwork for doctors/staff DBS

(Disclosure and Barring Service) checks

To meet with PCN and attached staff as and when necessary and

arrange/attend regular meetings with partners to discuss all issues around

patient care.

To ensure that suitable facilities are available to enable all

staff to work within the practice.

Be responsible for the health and safety policy and its

implementation.

Facilitate the development of a multi-disciplinary effective

primary health care team.

Ensure the update of appropriate information governance systems.

Ensure all Practice IT and telephone systems are functioning

effectively.

Ensure the IG and DSP toolkit requirements are met.

Keep abreast of new technology and ensure existing IT is used to

its full potential.

Ensure that the Practice complies with NHS contractual obligations

in relation to patient care.

Maintain registration policies and monitor patient turnover and

capitation.

Oversee and manage effective appointment systems.

We are currently a 11-doctor GMS training practice operating

from Lingwell Croft Surgery on Shelldrake Drive, at Middleton, Leeds. There are

four GP partners and six salaried GPs.

Providing care to 15,600 patients with four GP Partners, we

have an excellent and well-motivated practice team. An Assistant Practice

Manager, IT Manager and Patient Services Manager support this role.

We are a stable partnership, working closely with the

Practice Manager in day-to-day communications, monthly management meetings, and

business planning meetings, in which the postholder will have a key role.

The successful candidate will have a positive and

approachable manner and excellent communication and organisation skills. They

will have a business management background and experience of developing

services, managing change, managing teams, financial management and regulatory

compliance.

Experience

Desirable: - NHS/primary care general practice experience; - Experience of SystmOne; - Experience of Patch's; - Experience of PCN's and how they work

Qualifications

Essential: - Educated to A level standard; - Management qualification

Desirable: - Educated to degree level