Hungerford Surgery

Job summary

Our well established rural GP practice,
caring for a list size of around 7,500 patients, is seeking an experienced and
motivated fulltime Practice Manager to lead our dedicated clinical and
administrative teams. This is an excellent opportunity for a confident, capable
leader who thrives in a varied role and values the unique strengths of a small,
community centred practice.

The successful candidate will oversee
daytoday operations, support strategic development, and ensure the smooth
delivery of highquality patient care. Effective communication skills, sound
judgement, and a collaborative approach are essential. Experience of managing a
practice in primary care is highly desirable, and we welcome applicants who
bring both operational expertise and a genuine commitment to supporting our
team and patients.

We offer a supportive working environment
and the chance to make a visible impact.

Main duties of the job

Key responsibilities to include:

Strategic management &
Leadership Contribute to strategy, business planning, and service
development. Identify risks, opportunities and income streams. Monitor
performance and lead change. Represent the practice at ICB/PCN level.

Financial management – Manage
all practice finances, oversee income and expenditure including enhanced
services. Prepare annual accounts for accountants, liaise with ICB and other
payment agencies.

Human resources Lead
recruitment, retention and workforce planning. Oversee contracts and HR
compliance, manage appraisals, training and staff development.

Organisational and Governance
Ensure compliance with contracts, QOF, PCN and CQC regulations. Maintain
policies and business continuity plans, oversee health and safety, infection control
and CQC readiness.

Patient services ensure high
quality, accessible services, manage complaints and significant events.

IT and Information Governance
oversee clinical systems (TPP SystmOne). Ensure GDPR and data protection
compliance.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Key Requirements:
Experience: Proven management experience, ideally within the NHS or a comparable healthcare setting.
Skills: Strong leadership, financial acumen, IT proficiency, and the ability to remain calm in high-pressure environments.

Desirable

Education: A degree or diploma in Business Administration or Healthcare Management is preferred.
Experience of working in primary care.
Experience of working in a GP practice.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Closing Date: 31 August 2026

To apply for this job please visit www.jobs.nhs.uk.