About this role
Job summary
Beauchamp House Surgery in Chelmsford is seeking a practice manager to join the team on a full time basis.
The practice manager is a key member of the senior leadership team, responsible for the overall management of practice operations. This role involves leading a multidisciplinary team, ensuring efficient service delivery, financial sustainability, and compliance with NHS and regulatory requirements, while driving the strategic development of the practice.
The practice manager will be supported by two operational managers, a nurse team leader and a finance officer.
Main duties of the job
Key responsibilities include, operational and HR management:
Oversee the day-to-day running of the practice including manage staff performance and workflow Provide leadership to relevant teams including admin, nursing, and salaried GPs Lead recruitment, retention, and workforce planning Ensure HR compliance and maintain accurate records Implement appraisal, training, and development systems Manage disciplinary and grievance procedures Drive achievement of QOF and performance targets Manage contracts, procurement, and supplier relationships Lead continuous improvement initiatives Maintain NHS contractual compliance Develop communication strategies Oversee premises and health and safety Ensure IT security and information governance Lead business continuity planning Ensure ongoing CQC compliance
About us
We currently employ almost 40 staff, valuing our employees and encouraging their career progression. We are a friendly practice with loyal and long serving employees and a dedicated team who meet together regularly both formally and informally. We support just under 12,000 patients.
We offer high quality clinical care, which recognises the importance of physical, psychological and spiritual factors for health and wellbeing. We work in partnership with our patients to provide care which is centred on the needs of each patient, while using the resources available to us as equitably and effectively as possible. We achieve high Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) results and have an excellent level of patient satisfaction.
The building comprises eight consulting rooms, a large waiting room, reception area, four treatment rooms and small clinic room at ground floor level; and offices, staff room, and other accommodation on the first floor. There are separate patients and staff car parks.
In recent years we have joined the Chelmsford City Health Primary Care Network, and take an active role in the work of this group.
Job description Job responsibilities
If you would like to find out more information about this role, please see the attached job specification.
Person Specification
To be considered for the position you will require the following skills and experience: Essential
Strong leadership and team management skills Excellent communication abilities HR management experience Strong organisational and problem-solving skills Financial management experience Understanding of NHS systems and compliance GP practice management experience (desirable) Strong leadership and team management skills Excellent communication abilities
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 Primary Care Careers
Address Beauchamp House
37 Baddow Rd
Chelmsford
Essex
CM2 0DB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)