Job Summary
Application is for a Practice Manager with Dr Laliwala and Partners.
We have a growing, motivated & friendly team caring for a diverse patient population.
Clinical sites: Nightingale Medical Centre, Ailsworth Medical Centre (Newborough and Parnwell branches), Westwood Clinic.
Date posted: 03 March 2026
Salary: £38,000 – £45,000 per year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference: A1809-26-0000
Location: Damson Drive, Peterborough, PE1 4FS
Key Responsibilities
* Manage practice and staff budgets to maximise income.
* Analyse LES, DES, ICB and other NHS/Public Health funded initiatives.
* Provide regular financial updates to lead partner.
* Maintain relationships with NHS England and other bodies for claims and resource allocation.
* Reconcile all practice income and expenditure.
* Maintain computerised practice accounts to accountant standards.
* Process payroll, control staff salaries (PAYE, NIC, SSP, SMP, SPP, NHS pension) and transmit to Inland Revenue.
* Oversee ordering system for medical supplies. Business Manager support.
* Manage General/Personal Medical Services contract and budget, including annual reviews.
* Submit enhanced services claims and receive payments from NHS England/other bodies.
* Ensure targets within the Quality Outcomes Framework and handle annual returns and reviews.
* Collaborate with practice accountants and bank manager.
Staff Management
* Recruit, retain and mentor practice staff, including salaried doctors.
* Ensure proper checks, maintain personnel files, references, qualifications, registrations, indemnity and training records.
* Update HR documentation: job descriptions, personnel specs, contracts, policies.
* Support and mentor staff individually and as a team.
* Liaise with office managers to maintain delegated HR duties.
Financial Management
* Coordinate financial operations, ensuring effective delegation and efficient finance system.
* Manage budgets and maximise income.
* Analyse NHS funding initiatives.
* Provide finance updates to lead partner.
* Maintain relationships with NHS England and related bodies for claims.
* Reconcile income and expenditure.
* Maintain accounts per accounting standards.
* Process payroll and manage pension scheme administration.
* Ensure effective ordering of supplies.
* Manage contract and budget of Generic/Personal Medical Services.
* Submit claims and receive payments from various bodies.
* Meet QOF targets and handle annual returns.
* Work with accountants and bank manager.
Premises Management
* Ensure cleanliness, maintenance, safety, fire prevention and security.
* Facilitate repairs and decorate as needed.
* Manage third‑party use and arrange service charges.
Practice Organisation & Patient Services
* Ensure CQC compliance.
* Plan staff levels for efficient services.
* Support administration and office managers.
* Plan and oversee staff rotas.
* Initiate & implement new policies and procedures.
* Apply practice policies and guidance.
* Produce meeting agendas and action point lists.
* Investigate and respond to complaints; maintain QOF records.
Information Management & Technology
* Stay abreast of primary care IT developments (e.g., electronic prescribing). Update team accordingly.
* Motivate staff and provide IT training.
* Issue NHS Smart Cards and email accounts.
* Coordinate with NHS IT on procurement and support.
* Contribute to the QOF.
Practice Communication
* Give partners updates on ongoing projects.
* Maintain staff communication via Practice Intranet.
Health & Safety
* Ensure compliance with health & safety legislation.
* Implement policies and conduct hazard inspections.
* Investigate and report accidents or incidents.
New Business Ventures
* Analyse new business opportunities and tenders.
* Produce business cases.
* Liaise closely with partners on new projects.
Person Specification
Experience
* Managing a team in a primary care organisation.
Desirable
* Experience working in a GP practice.
Essential Knowledge
* SystemOne knowledge.
Desirable Knowledge
* Basic IT skills in Word & Excel.
Qualifications
* GCSE Grade A in English and Maths.
* Qualification in Management.
Disclosure & Barring Service Check
This post requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.
Employer Details
Employer: Dr Laliwala and Partners
Address: Damson Drive, Peterborough, PE1 4FS
Website: https://www.wellandmedicalpractice.co.uk/
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