Assistant Practice Manager

Deputy Practice Manager (Finance & Business Operations) About the Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic, organised and motivated Deputy Practice Manager to join our friendly, forward‑thinking GP practice. Woodlands Health Centre is an established GP Training Practice serving a growing and diverse community of over 14,000 patients across Paddock Wood, East Peckham and Five Oak Green. We are a six‑partner practice with a strong clinical, nursing and administrative team and are part of Tonbridge Primary Care Network.

This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with our newly appointed Practice Manager and GP Partners to help shape the future of the Practice. The role combines operational management, finance, governance and business support, helping to ensure the Practice continues to deliver high‑quality, safe and sustainable patient care. You will work as part of the Practice leadership team, supporting the day‑to‑day running of the organisation whilst helping to drive service improvement, financial performance and operational effectiveness.

• Supporting the operational running of the Practice
• Assisting with financial management, budgeting and performance reporting
• Monitoring contracts, claims and income streams including QOF, ARRS, CQRS and enhanced services
• Supporting payroll, pensions and financial administration processes
• Overseeing operational projects and service improvements
• Supporting workforce planning, rotas and people management processes
• Assisting with governance, compliance and CQC requirements
• Supporting premises, estates and contractor management
• Producing reports and performance information for the Practice Manager and Partners
• Deputising for the Practice Manager when required

• Strong organisational and leadership skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a busy environment
• Strong attention to detail and problem‑solving ability
• Confident working with financial information, data and reporting
• Positive, adaptable and solutions‑focused
• Able to build effective working relationships across teams

• Experience with in primary care, healthcare or NHS settings
• Experience of finance, business management or operational management
• Knowledge of NHS contracts, enhanced services and claims processes
• Experience of governance, compliance or CQC requirements
• Experience of staff supervision, line management or workforce planning

• Supportive and engaged GP Partners
• Opportunity to help shape the structure and future direction of the Practice
• A collaborative, stable and friendly working environment
• NHS Pension Scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities

We recognise that no candidate will bring every skill equally. We are looking for someone with the right attitude, aptitude and leadership potential. Following appointment, we will ensure appropriate support and development is in place to help the successful candidate grow within the role. This role would suit an experienced Deputy Practice Manager, Operations Manager, Finance Manager, Senior Administrator or an aspiring Practice Manager looking to take the next step in their career.

Please submit your CV and a short supporting statement outlining your experience and interest in the role to  For an informal discussion about the position, please contact Woodlands Health Centre.

Allington Road Paddock Wood Tonbridge Kent TN12 6AX