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Job Title


Practice Manager


Company : NHS


Location : Doncaster, England


Created : 2025-07-26


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for the right candidate to play a pivotal role in leading the group across main and branch sites within a stable, award winning and forward-thinking team. We are looking for a highly accomplished, motivated, productive, and proactive individual with a demonstrable career in business and people management and leadership, patient services, IT, finance, premises, and strategic management. The successful candidate will be responsible for organisational leadership, service improvement and delivery of key targets across the full range of clinical and administrative areas within the practice. A high degree of personal organisational skill is required along with a minimum of three years expertise in primary care management experience. Reporting to the Medical Director, you will provide leadership and management skills to enable the Practice to meet its agreed aims and objectives within a profitable, efficient, safe, and effective working environment. Main duties of the job The post of Practice Manager is a senior and key member of the team, and you are expected to demonstrate good leadership qualities, with the ability to achieve goals and targets using a combination of personal involvement, motivation of other staff and delegation when appropriate. You must be flexible in your approach and have boldness to take on new challenges. The Practice Manager reports to the Medical Director so will work very closely with them. The Practice Manager is supported by a strong team of admin site managers and clinical support staff. There are further opportunities to work closely with the other linked practices within the organisation. Weekly business meetings are held and MDT clinical meetings every three weeks. The Practice Manager is expected to be CQC registered manager ensuring compliance, maintaining high standards of care , recruitment of staff, financial accountability, and growth. A good understanding of IT and willingness to learn more about this including digital engagement are important in this post. About us Askern Medical Practice is part of AMP Healthcare who manage main and 3 linked practice sites all within Doncaster ICB. This is a limited company (with an informal board of directors) rather than a group of partners we find in many traditional practices. They have a very innovative team and a diverse set of clinical skills. Award winning practice (7 awards) - most recent been Eagle Healthcare Award 2025. Details Date posted 21 July 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience £50,000 - £60,000 PA + Discretionary Bonus Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number A1885-25-0030 Job locations Spa Pool Road Askern Doncaster DN6 0HZMexborough Medical Practice Alagu Close Mexborough South Yorkshire S64 9AEChurch View Surgery Church Road Denaby Main Doncaster South Yorkshire DN12 4ABConisbrough Medical Practice Gardens Lane Conisbrough Doncaster South Yorkshire DN12 3JWJob description Job responsibilitiesKey requirements for the role are: Commitment to supporting the delivery of excellent patient care with vision, willingness, and drive Ability to demonstrate excellent organisational and effective communication skills Ability to manage change through motivation and leadership Robust finance and business skills to maintain and improve the profitability of the business A strategic thinker and planner Ability to deliver against key targets Knowledge and skills of people management and the ability to act sensitively and effectively To ensure compliance with CQC and other regulatory requirements CQC Registered Manager Lead and chair practice meetings as appropriate Develop and co-ordinate systems to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the practice Capability to handle and diffuse complaints Ability to self-motivate, prioritise organise and/or delegate workload Excellent IT knowledge and experience To ensure practice policies are compliant Work with other managers within the PCN Ability to identify, develop and deliver initiatives The ability to enjoy diversity and sometimes the unexpected You should provide details of your experience, knowledge, and skills in the following areas in your application: People management Managing finances including managing budgets and financial planning Business planning and strategic management Governance and compliance Contract Management Excellent communication internally and externally Patient services and complaints management Knowledge and application of IT systems General Practice Management experience Job description Job responsibilitiesKey requirements for the role are: Commitment to supporting the delivery of excellent patient care with vision, willingness, and drive Ability to demonstrate excellent organisational and effective communication skills Ability to manage change through motivation and leadership Robust finance and business skills to maintain and improve the profitability of the business A strategic thinker and planner Ability to deliver against key targets Knowledge and skills of people management and the ability to act sensitively and effectively To ensure compliance with CQC and other regulatory requirements CQC Registered Manager Lead and chair practice meetings as appropriate Develop and co-ordinate systems to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the practice Capability to handle and diffuse complaints Ability to self-motivate, prioritise organise and/or delegate workload Excellent IT knowledge and experience To ensure practice policies are compliant Work with other managers within the PCN Ability to identify, develop and deliver initiatives The ability to enjoy diversity and sometimes the unexpected You should provide details of your experience, knowledge, and skills in the following areas in your application: People management Managing finances including managing budgets and financial planning Business planning and strategic management Governance and compliance Contract Management Excellent communication internally and externally Patient services and complaints management Knowledge and application of IT systems General Practice Management experience Person Specification Experience Essential3 years successful general practice management 5 years evidence of successfully communicating with and managing people Experience of working in teams; able to promote teamwork and employee satisfaction Working in a computer environment Financial management experience including understanding of spread sheets 5 years successfully being a business/senior manager, with knowledge of employment law, leadership, and small business accounts Contract management DesirableExperience of strategic business planning Experience of working with regulatory bodies and preparing for inspections Other EssentialNon-smoking environment Sufficient English language fluency as required under the Immigration Act 2016 Flexible approach to deliver results The ability & willingness to travel to meetings & courses Ability to attend evening / weekend ad-hoc meetings Qualifications EssentialEvidence of a sound education to minimum A level standard or equivalent Evidence of a commitment to continuing professional development DesirableDegree level certification Relevant management, HR or finance qualification Person Specification Experience Essential3 years successful general practice management 5 years evidence of successfully communicating with and managing people Experience of working in teams; able to promote teamwork and employee satisfaction Working in a computer environment Financial management experience including understanding of spread sheets 5 years successfully being a business/senior manager, with knowledge of employment law, leadership, and small business accounts Contract management DesirableExperience of strategic business planning Experience of working with regulatory bodies and preparing for inspections Other EssentialNon-smoking environment Sufficient English language fluency as required under the Immigration Act 2016 Flexible approach to deliver results The ability & willingness to travel to meetings & courses Ability to attend evening / weekend ad-hoc meetings Qualifications EssentialEvidence of a sound education to minimum A level standard or equivalent Evidence of a commitment to continuing professional development DesirableDegree level certification Relevant management, HR or finance 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. 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