Practice Manager

Job summary

We are now seeking an experienced and motivated General Practice Manager to lead the day-to-day management of the practice and support our continued development. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a small practice setting and wants to make a real impact.

The General Practice Manager will have overall responsibility for the smooth and effective running of the practice. You will work closely with the GP partners and clinical team, providing leadership across operations, finance, HR, compliance, and patient services.

A key part of this role will be the opportunity to help design, recruit, and develop a new Assistant Practice Manager role, supporting future growth and ensuring the practice is well positioned for the years ahead.

We are looking for someone who is proactive, organised, and confident in a leadership role.

• The opportunity to play a key leadership role in a small, supportive GP practice
• The chance to shape the future structure of the management team
• A collaborative working environment with engaged GP partners
• Competitive salary and terms, dependent on experience

To apply please send your CV and covering letter outlining your suitability for the role to  Informal enquiries are welcome.

• Overall management of the practice's daily operations
• Strategic planning and development in collaboration with GP partners
• Financial management, including budgeting, payroll oversight, income streams and the dispensary
• HR management, including recruitment, staff development, appraisals, and performance management
• Leading on compliance with CQC, NHS contractual requirements, and information governance
• Managing patient services, complaints, and patient engagement
• Supporting and mentoring the Assistant Practice Manager once recruited
• Liaising with external stakeholders such as the ICB, PCN, and other local services

• Evidence of a sound education to A Level standard or equivalent
• Evidence of a commitment to continuing professional development
• Relevant management or healthcare qualification (desirable)
• Degree level certification (desirable)

• Previous experience in general practice management or a senior management role within primary care
• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Sound understanding of NHS primary care operations and regulations
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Experience of recruiting and developing new roles or teams (desirable)
• Experience working in a small or developing practice environment (desirable)

Oughtibridge Surgery is a small, friendly GP practice serving our local community. We pride ourselves on providing high-quality, patient-centred care and maintaining a supportive and collaborative working environment for our team. Our list size is just over 6000 patient and we are a dispensing practice. We implemented total triage in 2024 which is going well for both GPs and patients.

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.

Oughtibridge Surgery

Church Street

Oughtibridge

Sheffield

S35 0FW

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