Practice Manager (4 day week) - £38k to £41k excellent benefits - Central SW London This is an opportunity to join a private medical practice, located within a village type setting that accommodates elderly residents. Part of the village setting offers a healthcare practice and various medical/healthcare professionals. The Medical Practice offers an onsite GP/Consultancy for its elderly residents and a few of the senior staff, with a Physician, Surgeon, Practice Nurse, HCA, Receptionist, and Administrator. This role is to provide leadership & management to enable the Practice to meet agreed aims & objectives within a safe, effective & efficient working environment, whilst fostering a committed team. Main areas of responsibility being the medical centre working area environment, staff development and the day to day running of the Practice. SALARY ETC: * £38k to £41k (for the 4-day working week), as well as an excellent benefits package. * Central SW London * Permanent, working 4 days (week days), and core working hours are office based, however some flexibility will be required when covering for the receptionist holidays. REQUIREMENTS: * Good communication skills and standard of English. * Accomplished manager, with the ability to manage a changing environment * Good understanding of primary care / NHS, with experience of working with the general public * Confidence with information technology * Experience of managing accounting procedures including budget and cash flow forecasting * Experience of working in a health care setting, in a similar role, and empathy for the elderly. * Experience of performance management, including appraisal writing, staff development and disciplinary procedures * Ability to build relationships with stakeholders and colleagues, and a Team player * Educated to degree level in healthcare or business or demonstrable experience within a similar role * Recognised Practice Management qualification, or equivalent experience. DUTIES TO INCLUDE: * Establish and maintain a system of control for the booking of the consultation rooms * Ensure that the Practice complies with all aspects of Health and Safety legislation * Liaise with finance department regarding insurance requirements for the Practice * Ensure the smooth running of the clinical sessions held in the Practice through adequate staffing levels, including the co-ordination of staff annual leave and time away from the Practice. * Responsible for the booking of locum staff as required by the Practice. * Responsible for staff inductions, on-going personal development plans, staff appraisals and that all staff are adequately trained to fulfil their role. * Manage the administrative staff and non-clinical management of the nursing staff, taking the lead responsibility in staff appraisal and training * Maintain confidentiality at all times. * To ensure that the Practice adhere to the NHS Information Governance guidelines * Keep all staff updated of any changes in the NHS and how this will affect the Practice * To develop and maintain external communication with the practices Primary Care Network * Ensure timely submission of data to Integrated Care Board, Primary Care Network & GP Federations or other relevant organisations to meet contractual requirements * Ensure that the Practice is compliant with Care Quality Commission requirements * Liaise with Senior Practice Nurse to arrange appropriate maintenance for Practice equipment * To attend Practice Managers Forum meetings & Primary Care Network Group (PCN) meetings * Ensure the Practice complies with NHS contractual obligations in relation to patient care * To manage the Practice budget and with other staff seek to maximise income into the Practice