Job summary
To lead, manage and coordinate all aspects of the practice, motivating and managing staff, optimising efficiency and financial performance, ensuring the practice achieves its long-term strategic objectives in a safe and effective working environment.
Through innovative ways of working, lead the team in promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion, quality and continuous improvement, confidentiality, collaborative working, service delivery, learning and development and ensure the organisation complies with UK legislation and both NHS and CQC regulations.
Surrey Heath Community Providers Ltd offers a 365 day, 52 week service delivery across some services, and as part of that we offer a 7 days a week from 0800 hrs 2000hrs service. So you may be required to work evenings, weekends, and Bank Holidays as part of your normal working hours, as per the needs of the business.
The following are the core responsibilities of this role. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks. This will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels.
Main duties of the job
* Overseeing the day-to-day operations of the practice, ensuring staff achieve their primary responsibilities.
* Responsible for and maintaining compliance with all relevant CQC guidelines, identifying issues and improving process wherever possible.
* Ensuring the practice maintains compliance with its NHS contractual obligations.
* Work collaboratively with the finance team to oversee the financial management of the practice, supporting strategic budgeting and income streams.
* Monitor contract performance, key deliverables, and expiration dates to mitigate risk and avoid service disruptions.
* Identify opportunities to improve workflows and efficiency through better use of clinical systems (e.g. Rapid Health, EMIS and X-On).
HR lead for the practice, including (but not limited to):
* Direct line management
* Recruitment and retention of staff
* Staff training
* Staff inductions
Finance
* Maximising income at all times as well as discharging all financial responsibilities in a timely way.
Premises
* Maintain the general upkeep of the surgery
* Managing the procurement of organisation equipment, supplies and services contracts
Information technology and Systems
* Ensuring compliance with IT security, Cyber security, Data security and IG. Oversee procedures that ensure the organisation complies with all relevant information and data legislation. Such as GDPR, patient confidentiality and Caldicott Guardian compliance.
Miscellaneous
* Other duties decided upon by the Federation Leadership from time to time.
About us
We are Surrey Heath Community Providers Limited, which is a federation of 7 GP practices across 10 sites, covering a population of over 104,000 patients across Surrey Heath. We began in 2016 and now employ around 200 members of staff across our clinical and corporate support teams. Our services include Surrey Heath Primary Care Network, PRIMACY workflow management and Upper Gordon Road Surgery (UGRS).
As a GP Federation and Primary Care Network, we are proud to represent our member practices and to champion primary care by working with local general practice and system partners, in the provision of community based healthcare services. We are dedicated to providing safe and compassionate care to our patients across our range of primary careservices in Surrey Heath and believe in continuous commitment to quality service delivery and positive patient outcomes.
Patients are at the heart of everything we do, and we pride ourselves in ensuring our patients feel safe, supported, communicated with and respected, at a time when they may be feeling vulnerable.
Our vision is to provide high quality, seamless health care that enables people to lead healthier lives, whilst feeling supported and cared for.
Details
Date posted
16 February 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£55,629 a year (FTE), depending on experience and qualifications
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
B
Job locations
37 Upper Gordon Road
Camberley
Surrey
GU15 2HJ
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please note this is not a comprehensive list of responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description attached for a full list.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please note this is not a comprehensive list of responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description attached for a full list.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* 4 GCSEs (C and above) including English and Maths or equivalent
* Good standard of education with excellent literacy
* and numeracy skills
* Leadership and/or management qualification
* AMSPAR qualification
Desirable
* Educated to degree level in healthcare or business
* Educated to Masters Degree Level
Personal qualities
Essential
* Polite and confident
* Flexible and cooperative
* Excellent interpersonal skills
* Motivated and proactive
* Ability to use initiative and judgement
* Forward thinker with a solutions focused approach
* High levels of integrity and loyalty
* Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
* Ability to work under pressure
* Confident, assertive and resilient
* Ability to drive and deliver change effectively
Experience
Essential
* At least 2 years Practice Management experience
* Experience of managing accounting procedures including budget and cash flow forecasting
* Experience of working in a healthcare setting
* Experience of managing large multidisciplinary teams
* Experience of performance management including appraisal writing, staff development and disciplinary procedures
* Experience of successfully developing and implementing projects
* Experience of workforce planning, forecasting and development
* NHS and or primary care general practice experience
* Relevant health and safety experience
Skills
Essential
* Ability to negotiate opportunities to enhance service delivery
* Excellent communication skills (written, oral and presenting)
* Strong IT skills (generic)
* Excellent leadership skills
* Strategic thinker and negotiator
* Ability to prioritise, delegate and work to tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
* Effective time management (planning and organising)
* Ability to network and build relationships
* Proven problem solving and analytical skills
* Ability to develop, implement and embed policy and procedure
* Ability to motivate teams, enhance morale and maintain a positive working environment, including team building sessions
Desirable
* Clinical system user skills
Other
Essential
* Flexibility to work outside of core office hours
* Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
* To be discreet and always maintain confidentiality
* Full UK driving licence
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* 4 GCSEs (C and above) including English and Maths or equivalent
* Good standard of education with excellent literacy
* and numeracy skills
* Leadership and/or management qualification
* AMSPAR qualification
Desirable
* Educated to degree level in healthcare or business
* Educated to Masters Degree Level
Personal qualities
Essential
* Polite and confident
* Flexible and cooperative
* Excellent interpersonal skills
* Motivated and proactive
* Ability to use initiative and judgement
* Forward thinker with a solutions focused approach
* High levels of integrity and loyalty
* Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
* Ability to work under pressure
* Confident, assertive and resilient
* Ability to drive and deliver change effectively
Experience
Essential
* At least 2 years Practice Management experience
* Experience of managing accounting procedures including budget and cash flow forecasting
* Experience of working in a healthcare setting
* Experience of managing large multidisciplinary teams
* Experience of performance management including appraisal writing, staff development and disciplinary procedures
* Experience of successfully developing and implementing projects
* Experience of workforce planning, forecasting and development
* NHS and or primary care general practice experience
* Relevant health and safety experience
Skills
Essential
* Ability to negotiate opportunities to enhance service delivery
* Excellent communication skills (written, oral and presenting)
* Strong IT skills (generic)
* Excellent leadership skills
* Strategic thinker and negotiator
* Ability to prioritise, delegate and work to tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
* Effective time management (planning and organising)
* Ability to network and build relationships
* Proven problem solving and analytical skills
* Ability to develop, implement and embed policy and procedure
* Ability to motivate teams, enhance morale and maintain a positive working environment, including team building sessions
Desirable
* Clinical system user skills
Other
Essential
* Flexibility to work outside of core office hours
* Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
* To be discreet and always maintain confidentiality
* Full UK driving licence
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
Surrey Heath Community Providers Ltd
Address
37 Upper Gordon Road
Camberley
Surrey
GU15 2HJ
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Employer details
Employer name
Surrey Heath Community Providers Ltd
Address
37 Upper Gordon Road
Camberley
Surrey
GU15 2HJ
Employer's website
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