About this role
Job summary
Chapelfields Medical Centre is seeking an experienced and proactive Business Manager to join our leadership team on a part-time basis. This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic thinker to play a key role in shaping the future direction, sustainability, and growth of our practice.
Working closely with the Practice Operations Manager, Partners, and wider team, the post-holder will support the development and delivery of business strategies, service improvements, and operational efficiencies to enhance patient care and organisational performance.
Main duties of the job
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Lead on the development and implementation of the strategic business plan Identify opportunities for service development, partnership working, innovation and income generation Analyse performance data, contracts, and financial reports to inform decision-making Support bid writing, project management, and service redesign initiatives Monitor and evaluate KPIs, ensuring alignment with NHS objectives and local commissioning priorities Build effective relationships with NHS stakeholders and external organisations Oversee governance processes, risk management, and compliance requirements Contribute to workforce planning and organisational development
About us
Chapelfields Medical Centre is a forward-thinking, patient-focused GP practice committed to delivering high-quality primary care services. We pride ourselves on innovation, teamwork, and continuous improvement in meeting the needs of our local community. Our Vision is to create a compassionate, efficient and supportive GP Practice where every patient feels valued and cared for. We aim to be a trusted and reliable partner in the health and wellbeing of Wombwell and the surrounding area.
Job description Job responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
Lead on the development and implementation of the strategic business plan
Identify opportunities for service development, partnership working and innovation
Advise the Partners on strategic opportunities, risks and organisational development
Lead major projects, business cases and service redesign initiatives
Analyse performance data, contracts, and financial reports to inform decision-making
Support bid writing, project management, and service redesign initiatives
Monitor and evaluate KPIs, ensuring alignment with NHS objectives and local commissioning priorities
Build effective relationships with NHS stakeholders and external organisations
Oversee governance processes, risk management, and compliance requirements
Contribute to workforce planning and organisational development
Represent the Practice at external meetings and forums
Finance and Contracts
Lead the financial strategy of the Practice
Manage accounts, prepare and monitor budgets, forecasts and cash flow projections
Monitor Practice income, expenditure and financial performance
Maximise income through contractual opportunities and service development
Reduce inefficiencies and implement systems and processes to ensure cost effectiveness
Ensure achievement of contractual requirements and targets
Manage relationships with accountants, commissioners and financial advisors
Report financial performance and business risks to the Partners
Human Resources and Organisational Development
Lead workforce planning and organisational development
Ensure compliance with employment legislation and HR best practice
Manage formal disciplinary, grievance, capability and dismissal procedures
Lead organisational change and restructuring processes
Support succession planning and leadership development
Overall line management of supervisory staff and the patient services team
Governance and Risk
Maintain oversight of regulatory compliance and organisational governance
Lead risk management and business continuity planning
Ensure compliance with NHS contractual and regulatory requirements
Provide assurance reports to the Partners
Premises and Estates
Lead premises strategy and development
Manage lease negotiations and major estates projects
Oversee long-term premises planning and capital investment
Leadership Responsibilities
Provide leadership and support to the Operations Manager
Work collaboratively with the Partners to achieve strategic objectives
Ensure the Practice remains financially sustainable, compliant and forward-thinking
Person Specification
Additional requirements Essential
Flexibility to work outside of core office hours Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
Desirable
Clinical system and primary care programme user skills - SystemOne, Ardens, e-consult etc.
Experience Essential
Experience of: Working in a healthcare setting Managing large multidisciplinary teams Performance management including conducting appraisals, staff development and disciplinary procedures Developing and implementing projects Workforce analysis, planning, deployment and forecasting Accounting systems and procedures including budget and cash flow forecasting
Desirable
Working in primary care and GP Practice
Qualifications Essential
Educated to degree level in healthcare or business Good standard of education with excellent literacy and numeracy skills Leadership and/or management qualification
Desirable
Finance/HR qualification
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.
Employer details Employer name Chapelfield Medical Centre
Address Chaplefield Medical Centre
Mayflower Way
Wombwell
Barnsley
South Yorkshire
S73 0AJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.chapelfieldmedicalcentre.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)