Assistant Practice Manager

We are looking for an experienced, motivated and people-focused Assistant Practice Manager to play akey role in the smooth and effective running of our busy GP practice. Working closely with the Business Manager and Partners, you will help leadand support a diverse multi-disciplinary team while driving high standards of performance, governance and patient care.

To support the Business Manager in all aspects of practice functionality, motivating and managing staff, optimising efficiency and overall performance, ensuring the practice achieves its long-term strategic objectives in a safe and effective working environment.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, thrives in a fast-pace healthcare environment and is passionate about continuous improvement.

You will make areal and visible difference to both staff experience and patient outcomes.

In return, we offer a supportive and collaborative working environment where your ideas are valued, your development is encouraged, and your contribution truly matters. If you are an organised, proactive manager, this role offers challenge, progression and thechance to help shape the future of our services.

As Assistant Practice Manager,you will support the day-to-day leadership and organisation of the practice,helping to ensure services run smoothly, safely and in line with regulatory and performance requirements. You will work closely with Business Manager and Partners to support staff, co-ordinate activity across teams and maintain high standards of patient care and operational delivery.

This role involves a blend ofpeople management, performance monitoring, governance support and service improvement, with regular involvement in quality initiatives, audits,compliance activity and operational projects. You will also play a key part in supporting staff development, recruitment and maintaining effective systems that enable the practice to meet its strategic and contractual obligations.

This is a hands-on management role suited to someone who enjoys problem-solving, taking initiative and working collaboratively to improve how services are delivered for both patient sand staff.

Almondbury surgery is awell-established, patient-focused GP practice serving the local community . We deliver high-quality, inclusive and compassionate care, supported by a committed and professionalmuti-disciplinary team.

Our practice brings together GPs,nurses, allied health professionals and non-clinical staff who work closely ina supportive, respectful and collaborative environment. We value teamwork, open communication and shared responsibility, creating a workplace where staff feel listened to, supported and empowered to do their best work.

We offer a wide range of services to meet the diverse needs of our population. We actively encourage innovation and welcome any ideas of improvement to our services. The practice values your contribution,supports your development and offers the opportunity to make a genuine difference to both patients and colleagues every day.

Main Duties/ Key Tasks

Oversee an coordinate the day-to-day operations of the practice, ensuring staff achieve their primary responsibilities.

Actively encouraging and promoting the use of patient online services.

Updating andacting as the focal point for practice website and social media sites. Support the management team in compilation of practice reports and the practice development plan. Support the practice and management team in areas of change management and continuous improvement. Support the Business Manager as required with projects, systems and procedure.

Responding and resolving all local IT issues where appropriate.

Manage administrative staff rotas, ensuring sufficient cover is provided for periodsof leave and other staff absences

Coordinate staff absence.

Represent the practice locally as required.

Respond to the needs of the Practice toappoint, retain, develop and train, discipline or dismiss staff members(including salaried GPs).Carry out the recruitment and ensure the retention of staff to ensure establishment levels match Practice requirements liaising with the Business Manager…