GP Practice Manager

at  Albrighton Medical Practice

The following are the core responsibilities of the Practice Manager. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks. This will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels. The Practice Manager is responsible for: a.
Overseeing the day-to-day operations of the organisation, ensuring staff achieve their primary responsibilities b. Functional management of all clinical and administrative staff c. Direct line management of the practice staff d. Managing the recruitment and retention of staff, including embedding an effective staff appraisal process e.
Establishing, reviewing and regularly updating job descriptions and person specifications f. Competent in managing disciplinary and grievance issue g. Ensuring compliance with HR legislation h. Ensuring all staff have the appropriate level of training to enable them to carry out their individual roles and responsibilities effectively i.
Managing the financial elements of the organisation, including budgets, bank accounts, accounting systems, petty cash, etc. seeking to maximise income and reduce expenditure in conjunction with the partners j. Maintaining and effect liaison with the accountant, overseeing organization accounts, ensuring year end figures are presented. k.
Briefing partners on all financial matters, including forecasting l. Managing and processing partners drawings, PAYE and pensions for practice staff m. Ensuring the organisation has appropriate insurance cover n. Developing, implementing and embedding an efficient business resilience plan (BRP) o.
Managing contracts for services i.e., cleaning, gardening, window cleaning etc. p. Managing the procurement of organisation equipment, supplies and services q. Coordinating the reviewing and updating of all organisation policies and procedures r.
Ensuring the team reach QOF targets (supported by the nursing and administrative leads) s. Adopting a strategic approach to the management of all patient services matters t. Ensuring the organisation maintains compliance with its NHS contractual obligations u. Managing of the Patient Participation Group v.
Effectively managing all complaints in line with current legislation and guidance w. The management of the premises, including health and safety aspects such as risk assessments and mandatory training x. Managing the organisation IT system, delegating staff to act as administrators y. Ensuring compliance with IT security and IG z.
Coordinating the organisation diary, ensuring meetings are scheduled appropriately. In addition to the primary responsibilities, the practice manager may be requested to: a. Deputise for the partners at internal and external meetings b. Act as the primary point of contact for NHS(E), ICB, community services, suppliers and other external stakeholders c.
Partake in audit as requested by the audit lea

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