About this role
Job summary
An exceptional opportunity has arisen to become the next Practice Manager at Barrington Medical Centre following the planned retirement of our Practice Manager.
This carefully planned succession is designed to provide the successful candidate with a comprehensive induction, structured handover and ongoing support before taking full responsibility for the practice by August 2027.
The successful applicant will join Barrington Medical Centre in January or February 2027 and work alongside the current Practice Manager during a planned transition. This rare opportunity will allow time to build relationships with staff and partners, gain a thorough understanding of the practice and gradually assume leadership responsibilities.
As part of our recruitment process, shortlisted candidates will complete an Insights Discovery personality profile. This is not a pass or fail assessment but helps us understand communication preferences, leadership style and how candidates may complement our existing leadership team.
Barrington Medical Centre is a well-established GP training practice caring for approximately 7,700 patients from modern premises within Altrincham Health and Wellbeing Centre. We are proud of our reputation for delivering high-quality patient care, strong governance and a positive, supportive working environment.
We are looking for an experienced, approachable and forward-thinking leader who shares our commitment to continuous improvement and excellent patient care.
Main duties of the job
Working closely with the GP Partners, you will provide strategic and operational leadership across all aspects of the practice. This is a varied role requiring excellent leadership, sound judgement and strong business acumen. You will be responsible for managing the multidisciplinary team, ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the practice and supporting the long-term development of the organisation.
About us
Barrington Medical Centre is a friendly, ambitious GP training practice based within Altrincham Health and Wellbeing Centre.
We care for approximately 7,700 patients and have a dedicated multidisciplinary team including GP Partners, salaried GPs, GP Registrars, medical students, nurses, healthcare assistants, pharmacists, physiotherapists and experienced reception, administration and secretarial staff.
We are proud of our strong team culture and believe that investing in our people is fundamental to delivering outstanding patient care.
As an active member of South Trafford Primary Care Network, we are involved in research, GP training and quality improvement initiatives and are continually looking for opportunities to develop and improve the services we provide.
We are fortunate to have well-established systems, excellent governance processes and comprehensive operational documentation, allowing our Practice Manager to focus on leadership, service development and supporting both patients and staff.
Job description Job responsibilities
Leading, motivating and developing the practice team
Human Resources, recruitment, workforce planning and staff wellbeing
Strategic business planning and service development
Financial management, budgeting, contract management and maximising practice income
Governance, CQC compliance, risk management and organisational development
Information Governance, Data Security and Protection Toolkit compliance and Health and Safety
Business continuity planning and premises management
Supporting GP training, medical students, research activity and service innovation
Developing strong relationships with NHS organisations, the Primary Care Network and other external stakeholders
Working alongside the GP Partners to ensure the practice remains financially sustainable whilst maintaining excellent patient care
Person Specification
Knowledge & Skills Essential
Understanding of NHS Primary Care Knowledge of GP contracts and practice funding Knowledge of CQC standards and regulatory requirements Understanding of employment legislation Knowledge of Information Governance, UK GDPR and Data Protection Understanding of Health and Safety legislation Knowledge of business continuity planning Excellent leadership and people management skills Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Strong financial, analytical and problem-solving skills Excellent organisational and time management skills Ability to prioritise, delegate and manage competing demands Ability to influence, negotiate and build effective relationships Ability to lead and implement organisational change Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Office Ability to remain calm and make sound decisions under pressure
Experience Essential
Experience of managing multidisciplinary teams Experience of working with the general public Experience of working in a healthcare setting NHS or general practice experience Experience of successfully developing and implementing projects Experience of implementing and managing Health and Safety within a healthcare or business environment Experience of Human Resources management, including recruitment, performance management, employee relations and staff development Experience of chairing meetings, producing agendas and minutes
Desirable
Experience of GP training practices Experience of research within Primary Care Experience of Primary Care Networks Experience of EMIS Web
Qualifications Essential
Educated to degree level or equivalent experience
Desirable
ILM, CMI or equivalent leadership qualification HR qualification Finance or business management qualification Associate Member of IGPM in view of becoming a full member (MIGPM) AMSPAR qualification (L5 in Primary Care and Health Management)
Personal Qualities Essential
High levels of integrity and professionalism Positive, approachable and supportive leadership style Strategic thinker with sound judgement Confident, resilient and emotionally intelligent Flexible, motivated and committed to continuous improvement Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion Commitment to safeguarding and maintaining patient confidentiality
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 Barrington Medical Centre Partnership
Address Altrincham Health & Wellbeing Centre
33 Market Street
Altrincham
Cheshire
WA14 1PF
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.barringtonmc.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)