Practice Manager


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	Negotiable
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Nantwich, CW5 5NX
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	27 Oct 2026
Closing date:	14 Nov 2026

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Summary

The Practice Manager provides strategic, operational, and administrative leadership to ensure the GP practice delivers safe, efficient, and high quality patient care. The role oversees day to day operations, governance, finance, HR, IT, and service development, ensuring compliance with NHS contractual and statutory requirements. Key Responsibilities 1. Leadership & Management Lead and support clinical and administrative teams to deliver high quality services. Maintain a positive, collaborative working culture with strong communication across the practice. Ensure the practice meets its strategic aims and adapts to NHS targets and service changes. 2. Operational Management Oversee day to day running of the practice, ensuring safe, effective, and patient centred operations. Develop and manage appointment systems that work for both patients and clinicians. Ensure accurate and compliant recordkeeping. Liaise with local health organisations and external stakeholders. 3. Finance & Business Planning Manage financial systems including budgeting, payroll, and financial reporting. Ensure compliance with NHS England contractual requirements. Support partners in achieving QOF and enhanced service targets. Identify opportunities to improve profitability, increase income, and reduce costs. 4. Human Resources Recruit, train, and supervise nonclinical staff. Conduct appraisals, manage performance, and support staff development. Ensure HR policies and procedures are followed. 5. Governance & Compliance Ensure the practice meets CQC standards and maintains robust governance systems. Oversee risk management, health and safety, and safeguarding processes. Maintain policies, protocols, and audit cycles. 6. IT & Information Management Oversee practice IT systems, ensuring data security and efficient digital workflows. Ideally possess experience with clinical systems such as EMIS Web. 7. Estates & Facilities Ensure the practice environment is safe, wellmaintained, and compliant with regulations. Manage contracts for cleaning, maintenance, and equipment servicing.

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