Assistant Manager / Manager

NHS; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job description

We are seeking an enthusiastic assistant practice manager with management skills to support the partners in leading and further developing the practice.

You will be working with the practice partners and executive manager to manage the day-to-day running of the practice.

Experience of working in the NHS is desirable but not essential.

Main duties of the job

The Assistant Practice Manager will lead and manage with the Partners to ensure the practice meets its agreed aims and objectives within a profitable, efficient, safe, and effective working environment, and to ensure the provision of high-quality patient care. The Assistant Practice Manager will embed a culture of openness, transparency, and trust throughout the whole practice team. The Assistant Practice Manager will lead the practice team through any change needed in the provision of changing patient care via the practice, and as part of the wider NHS via the practice network.

About us

We are a friendly, hardworking team of staff.

The benefits will include paid annual leave entitlement and the option of an NHS pension.

We are striving to make positive improvements and seeking a candidate to help meet our aims and objectives.

Job responsibilities

1. The Practice Manager will keep abreast of current affairs and identify potential threats and opportunities.
2. Develop with the partnership and lead on the practice strategy; formulate objectives and research and develop ideas for future practice development.
3. Develop with the partnership a practice business plan to ensure the business meets its aims and objectives.
4. Ensure the plan is implemented and manage any change required.
5. Provide leadership and management to enable the Practice to meet its agreed aims and objectives.
6. Monitor and evaluate performance of the practice team against objectives; identify areas for, and manage change needed.
7. Develop and maintain effective communication both within the practice and with relevant outside agencies.
8. Work collaboratively with the whole practice team to ensure the efficient running of the Practice.
9. Work professionally and flexibly with a practical approach which is essential in the NHS current climate of change.
10. Ensure that all statutory requirements are met.
11. Represent and lead the practice forward, and maintain good working relationships with all relevant outside agencies and professional bodies.
12. Lead the practice to ensure that efficiencies are maximised across the business.
13. Work with an established network of practices looking to further progress with the Primary Care Network DES.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Previous experience in general practice in a similar role or senior position.
• Team Leadership / Management Qualifications.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.