The role of Assistant Practice Manager requires a self-motivated, disciplined individual to take ownership of the efficient day to day running of the practice, supporting the Practice Manager and working as a key member of the Management Team.
The postholder will offer strong leadership with business, financial and people skills to continue to drive the practice forward by identifying, and acting on, practice and business opportunities.
Main responsibilities of the Deputy Practice Manager Role;
* To take responsibility for the management of the administration staff
* To ensure all financial claims are made in an effective and efficient manner
* To maintain Clinical Services and Appointments systems
* To ensure effective administration support
* To manage all aspects of patient information across all branches
* To provide appropriate assistance to the Practice Manager in all day-to-day activities and duties.
Job Responsibilities:
Staffing and People Management
* Evaluate, organise and oversee staff induction and training and ensure that all staff are adequately trained to fulfil their role
* Support Practice Manager in planning and co-ordinating the recruitment, induction and training of new administrative staff.
* Plan/assist in planning and recruitment of Locum cover.
* Prepare/assist in the preparation of weekly/monthly shift planning for Practice Staff, arranging cover (including locum cover) when necessary.
* Identify training and development needs for Practice staff.
* Ensure that all staff are legally and gainfully employed. Monitor skill-mix and deployment of staff
* Maintain up-to-date HR documentation (including job descriptions, employment contracts and employment policies)
* To monitor staff annual leave, sickness and absence and mitigate any impact to practice staffing rotas.
* Ensure all Practice staff are aware of the need for confidentiality, both of patient and Practice information.
* This position is for 18 hours
For further information please contact Practice Manager on email provided
Job Types: Permanent, Part-time
Experience:
* GP surgery: 2 years (required)
* Office Manager: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person