About this role
Job summary
Join a practice that's ambitious about the future of patient care
This is a leadership role with real influence. You'll work closely with GP Partners and senior leaders to drive strategy, strengthen operations and support a positive, high-performing culture.
We're looking for someone who:
Is an experienced, confident people leader Balances strategic thinking with hands-on operational management Understands workforce pressures, compliance and modern general practice Can lead change while keeping teams engaged and motivated Enjoys developing people, improving services and making things happen Why join us?
Supportive, approachable leadership team Strong clinical and operational structure already in place Opportunity to shape neighbourhood working and integrated care Friendly, ambitious and genuinely team-focused culture A role where your ideas, experience and leadership will be valued If you want to make a real impact in a progressive, well-respected practice we'd love to hear from you.
Please email Averil Chatterley - [email protected] with a CV and cover letter to apply for the role.
She is equally happy to give you a call for an informal chat about the role.
Interviews will be on Friday 19th June on site in Ossett. (Please advise if this date causes issues for you)
Main duties of the job
Purpose
A key member of the Leadership Team, the Business Manager will provide strong operational, strategic and people leadership across the organisation. Embracing financial responsibility, including business planning, budget setting and operational resource management requiring high levels of financial acumen.
Responsible for initiating, developing and articulating the visions of the Partnership Team and ensuring that they are brought to fruition. Utilising skills of persuasion and direction to ensure that the business of the practice is carried forward efficiently. Support the Partners in reaching clear decisions and maintaining focus on agreed actions, ensuring momentum is sustained and unnecessary revisiting of decisions is avoided.
The opportunity for further personal development will be given to develop skills in line with both business and professional needs.
Key Responsibilities
Staff Leadership & Workforce ManagementOperational ManagementInformation Technology & Digital SystemsGovernance, Quality & CQCFinance & Business PerformanceStrategic Development & Neighbourhood WorkingPractice CommunicationFor detailed information - please see the attached Job Specification.
About us
Ossett Surgery is a thriving, forward-thinking practice caring for 22,000 patients, with a strong reputation for innovation, teamwork and high-quality patient care. As a newly selected Neighbourhood Hub site, we're also helping shape the future of integrated local healthcare and we're looking for an exceptional Business Manager to help lead the next chapter.
We work closely with our GP Federation, Conexus, and are being supported by their team during this recruitment process. Please email Averil Chatterley - [email protected] with a CV and cover letter to apply for the role.
She is equally happy to give you a call for an informal chat about the role.
Interviews will be on Friday 19th June on site in Ossett. (Please advise if this date causes issues for you)
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see the attached document & contact Averil Chatterley ([email protected]) if you have any questions.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Significant management experience within a similarly complex operational environment. Please see attached document 'BM Job Description' which includes Person Specification.
Qualifications Essential
Degree level qualification or equivalent experience in Business, Healthcare Management or related discipline. Please see attached document 'BM Job Description' which includes Person Specification.
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 Ossett Surgery
Address Ossett Health Village
Ossett
Wakefield
WF5 8DF
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.ossettsurgery.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)