NHS

Deputy Practice Manager


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PayCompetitive
LocationLiverpool/England
Employment typeOther
  • Job Description

      Req#: A5812-26-0002?language=en&page=30&sort=publicationDateDesc

      Job summary

      Old Swan Health Centre Group Practice is offering an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated Deputy Practice Manager to join our friendly and supportive GP practice team.

      In this key role, you will work closely with the Practice Manager to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the practice. You will support the day to day management of services, staff, and operational systems, helping us remain compliant, well organised, and responsive to the needs of our patients.

      This position is ideal for someone with experience in General Practice or Primary Care who brings strong organisational skills and a collaborative, team focused mindset.

      Main duties of the job

      Key Responsibilities

      • Support the Practice Manager in overseeing daily operations across the practice
      • Lead, supervise, and support administrative and reception teams
      • Assist with HR processes including recruitment, training, and performance management
      • Ensure compliance with CQC standards, clinical governance, and practice policies
      • Oversee patient services, ensuring a positive and efficient experience
      • Support the implementation of new systems, processes, and service improvements
      • Deputise for the Practice Manager when required

      About us

      Our team includes 5 partners, 2 salaried GPs, 4 Registrars, 2 ANPs, 2 Practice Nurses, HCA, Physiotherapist, Practice Manager, Reception Manager, Secretary and a team of Receptionist/Care Navigators and Administrative Staff.

      We pride ourselves as being one big work family, providing each other with the necessary support and guidance to achieve the aims and goals of the Practice

      Details

      Date posted

      24 February 2026

      Pay scheme

      Other

      Salary

      Depending on experience

      Contract

      Permanent

      Working pattern

      Flexible working

      Reference number

      A5812-26-0002

      Job locations

      Crystal Close

      Old Swan

      Liverpool

      L13 2GA


      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      Job summary:

      The Deputy Practice Manager supports the Practice Manager in the day-to-day management and development of the GP practice. The post holder will deputise for the Practice Manager when required and play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of administrative, financial, HR, and operational systems, while maintaining high standards of patient care and service delivery.

      Job responsibilities:

      Management & Leadership

      • Support the Practice Manager in the overall management of the practice
      • Act as deputy in the Practice Managers absence
      • Assist in staff supervision, performance management, and appraisals
      • Promote a positive and professional working environment
      • Support recruitment, induction, and training of staff

      Operational Management

      • Oversee daily administrative and reception operations
      • Ensure compliance with CQC regulations and NHS contractual requirements
      • Contribute to practice policies and procedures
      • Support implementation of new services and practice developments
      • Monitor and improve patient access and service delivery

      HR & Staffing

      • Assist with HR processes including sickness absence, annual leave and disciplinary procedures
      • Ensure compliance with employment law and practice HR policies

      Financial & Contractual

      • Support claims, QOF, PCN and enhanced service income
      • Assist with budget planning and reporting
      • Support contract management and liaison with NHS bodies

      IT & Information Governance

      • Support use of clinical systems
      • Ensure data protection and GDPR compliance
      • Support IT systems and liaise with external providers

      Patient Services

      • Manage and respond to complaints in line with NHS guidance
      • Support patient engagement and feedback processes
      • Ensure high standards of confidentiality and patient care
      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      Job summary:

      The Deputy Practice Manager supports the Practice Manager in the day-to-day management and development of the GP practice. The post holder will deputise for the Practice Manager when required and play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of administrative, financial, HR, and operational systems, while maintaining high standards of patient care and service delivery.

      Job responsibilities:

      Management & Leadership

      • Support the Practice Manager in the overall management of the practice
      • Act as deputy in the Practice Managers absence
      • Assist in staff supervision, performance management, and appraisals
      • Promote a positive and professional working environment
      • Support recruitment, induction, and training of staff

      Operational Management

      • Oversee daily administrative and reception operations
      • Ensure compliance with CQC regulations and NHS contractual requirements
      • Contribute to practice policies and procedures
      • Support implementation of new services and practice developments
      • Monitor and improve patient access and service delivery

      HR & Staffing

      • Assist with HR processes including sickness absence, annual leave and disciplinary procedures
      • Ensure compliance with employment law and practice HR policies

      Financial & Contractual

      • Support claims, QOF, PCN and enhanced service income
      • Assist with budget planning and reporting
      • Support contract management and liaison with NHS bodies

      IT & Information Governance

      • Support use of clinical systems
      • Ensure data protection and GDPR compliance
      • Support IT systems and liaise with external providers

      Patient Services

      • Manage and respond to complaints in line with NHS guidance
      • Support patient engagement and feedback processes
      • Ensure high standards of confidentiality and patient care

      Person Specification

      Experience

      Essential

      • Experience of working in primary care or general practice
      • Experience of line management and leading a team
      • Knowledge of the regulatory frameworks governing general practice (e.g CQC, GMS contract)
      • Excellent literacy and numeracy skills
      • Excellent communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with people from a wide range of backgrounds
      • Confident working with IT and learning new systems

      Qualifications

      Essential

      • A Levels or equivalent

      Desirable

      • Degree or Management qualification
      Person Specification

      Experience

      Essential

      • Experience of working in primary care or general practice
      • Experience of line management and leading a team
      • Knowledge of the regulatory frameworks governing general practice (e.g CQC, GMS contract)
      • Excellent literacy and numeracy skills
      • Excellent communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with people from a wide range of backgrounds
      • Confident working with IT and learning new systems

      Qualifications

      Essential

      • A Levels or equivalent

      Desirable

      • Degree or Management qualification

      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.

      Employer details

      Employer name

      Old Swan Health Centre Group Practice

      Address

      Crystal Close

      Old Swan

      Liverpool

      L13 2GA


      Employer's website

      https://www.oldswanhcgp.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

      Employer details

      Employer name

      Old Swan Health Centre Group Practice

      Address

      Crystal Close

      Old Swan

      Liverpool

      L13 2GA


      Employer's website

      https://www.oldswanhcgp.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  • About the company

      National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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