Practice Manager

Glemsford Surgery is looking for a committed Practice Manager, to join our friendly and busy practice. We are seeking a part-time Practice Manager, contracted for 35 hours per week, most days of the week (hours per day negotiable). The Practice is based in Suffolk and has a list size of around 4700 patients.

We are a GP Practice aligned with the West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust (WSFT) with 3 GPs and a salaried workforce comprising of one ANP, one Practice Nurse, one HCA and a host of administrative staff. We also have affiliated staff we share with our PCN, like a physio, a clinical pharmacist and two care coordinators. The Practice Manager is supported by a Service Manager connected to the trust and will have a new Deputy Practice Manager role starting underneath you.

The team is looking for an excellent leader who possesses good communication skills and can lead and provide direction in a rapidly changing NHS environment. The post holder will work closely with the clinical team and WSFT to maintain and deliver the strategic goals and vision. Due to the new alliance with WSFT there is opportunity to innovate on primary/secondary care working

Previous Primary Care management experience is essential, Practice Manager duties include:

Management of all staff

Day to day operational leadership

Administration of Practice finances in conjunction with WSFT

Health & Safety management of premises

Rota management

Non-clinical patient welfare

Management of complaints

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