Practice Manager

Due to retirement, we are seeking a dedicated Practice Manager to lead the business, financial, and strategic operations of our forward-thinking GP practice. This senior leadership role is ideal for someone who is confident in managing people, processes, and change, with strong financial and organisational skills.

We welcome applicants from a wider range of sectors.
Primary Care or NHS experience is helpful but not essential
. What matters most is the ability to think strategically, manage resources effectively, and motivate a diverse team.

Working closely with the GP Partners, the Practice Manager is responsible for ensuring the smooth and efficient running of the practice. You will oversee all non-clinical operations, including finance, human resources, compliance, and service development, enabling our clinical teams to focus on delivering excellent patient care.

This is a varied and hands‑on position that requires strong leadership, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to balance long‑term planning with day‑to‑day demands.

Church Avenue Medical Group is a supportive, patient‑centred practice caring for more than 1,1400 patients in north Harrogate, a vibrant historic town on the edge of the beautiful Yorkshire Dales.

We are a long‑established training practice with 5 GP Partners and around 37 staff, including clinicians from multiple disciplines, dedicated administrative and reception teams and Primary Care Network aligned roles. We pride ourselves on providing high-quality, compassionate care within a positive and collaborative workplace.

Key Responsibilities

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• Ensure the effective day‑to‑day running of the practice, adapting to changing priorities as needed.
• Lead service improvement, strategic planning, and long‑term development of the practice.
• Maintain compliance with Care Quality Commission standards, NHS requirements, safeguarding responsibilities, and health and safety legislation.
• Oversee financial management, including budgets, payroll, income streams, and reporting.
• Manage all aspects of human resources, including recruitment, staff development, workforce planning, and performance management.
• Ensure premises, equipment, and information technology systems are maintained and fit for purpose.
• Act as a key communication link between GP Partners, staff, patients, and external organisations.

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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.