Practice Manager Primary Care

Job summary

Due to the retirement of our long-serving Practice Manager, The Portchester Practice is seeking an enthusiastic, motivated and experienced leader to join our team.

This is an excellent opportunity to lead a well-established, forward-thinking GP training practice providing high-quality care to approximately 11,300 patients in Portchester, Hampshire.

We are looking for an exceptional individual with strong leadership, organisational and business management skills who can continue to develop and drive the practice forward.

Previous experience as a Practice Manager or Deputy Practice Manager within General Practice is highly desirable. However, we would also welcome applications from candidates with significant senior management experience gained within a comparable healthcare or service environment who can demonstrate the skills and experience required to successfully lead a busy organisation.

The successful candidate will work closely with the GP Partners and the wider practice team, providing visible and effective leadership across all aspects of practice management.

Recruitment Process Our recruitment process
will consist of two stages.

Stage One Initial
Interviews
Initial interviews will take place during the week commencing 7 September
2026.Stage Two Final
Interviews
Candidates shortlisted following the initial interviews will be invited to
attend a final interview on Monday 14 September 2026 with the GP
Partners.

Main duties of the job Reporting to the GP Partners, the Practice Manager will have overall responsibility for the operational, financial and strategic management of the practice.

The successful candidate will:

Provide strategic leadership and effective operational management of the practice.

Lead, motivate and develop a multidisciplinary team.

Oversee the day-to-day running of the practice, ensuring services are delivered efficiently and effectively.

Manage practice finances, including budgeting, payroll, financial planning and business planning.

Ensure compliance with NHS contractual requirements, CQC regulations, employment legislation and information governance standards.

Lead workforce planning, recruitment, staff development and performance management.

Develop and implement service improvements and support innovation across the practice.

Work collaboratively with the GP Partners and clinical leads to deliver the practice's strategic objectives.

Build and maintain effective relationships with the Primary Care Network, NHS organisations, commissioners and other external stakeholders.

Ensure appropriate governance, risk management and quality improvement arrangements are maintained.

Support the Partners in delivering the long-term strategic vision and continued development of the practice.

This is a senior leadership role requiring a proactive, organised and commercially aware individual who is able to balance the operational demands of a busy GP practice with longer-term strategic planning.

About us The Portchester Practice is a friendly and progressive GP training practice serving approximately 11,300 patients in Portchester, Hampshire.

We are proud of our reputation for delivering high-quality patient care and for maintaining a supportive and friendly working environment for our staff.

We are a GP training practice and work closely with our Primary Care Network and wider NHS partners to develop and improve the services we provide.

The successful candidate will join an experienced clinical and administrative team and will have the opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future development of the practice.

Details Date posted
04 August 2026

Pay scheme

Other Salary
Depending on experience

Contract Permanent Working  pattern

Full-time

Reference numberAJob locations

West Street Portchester Fareham Hampshire PO
16 9TU
United Kingdom Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Summary

The Practice
Manager is responsible for the overall leadership, management and operational
performance of The Portchester Practice.

Working closely with the GP Partners, the Practice Manager will ensure the
practice delivers safe, effective, high-quality, patient-centred services
whilst maintaining financial sustainability, regulatory compliance and an
engaged workforce.

The Practice Manager will provide strategic leadership, manage organisational
change, oversee contractual and financial performance and ensure the practice
continues to develop and innovate in response to the changing NHS landscape.

Leadership and
Strategy Provide professional leadership to the non-clinical workforce.

Support the Partners in developing and delivering the practice strategy.

Lead organisational change and service development.

Develop annual business plans and operational objectives.

Ensure the practice remains financially sustainable whilst maintaining
excellent patient care.

Monitor NHS policy, contractual developments and funding opportunities.

Operational
Management

Overall responsibility for reception, administration, secretarial
services, patient services, IT, estates and…