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Job Summary
Please be advised that Rochdale Health Alliance is advertising for this role on behalf of Littleborough Group Practice and therefore, Littleborough Group Practice will be the employer. The practice website can be accessed at
https://littleboroughgrouppractice.nhs.uk/
Job Summary
We are looking for a dynamic and experienced individual to join our busy Group Practice.
Job Summary
Please be advised that Rochdale Health Alliance is advertising for this role on behalf of Littleborough Group Practice and therefore, Littleborough Group Practice will be the employer. The practice website can be accessed at
https://littleboroughgrouppractice.nhs.uk/
Job Summary
We are looking for a dynamic and experienced individual to join our busy Group Practice.
Provide leadership and management of the staff and the business to enable the practice to meet the mutually agreed aims and objectives of the Partners, within a profitable, efficient, safe, and effective working environment.
Main duties of the job
* Keep abreast of current affairs and identify potential opportunities and threats
* Contribute to practice strategy; formulate objectives, research and develop ideas for future practice development
* Monitor and evaluate performance of the practice team against objectives; identify and manage change
* Develop and maintain effective communication both within the practice and relevant outside agencies
* Independently and collaboratively project manage new and developing service change within the practices/primary care network (PCN)
* Ensure the practice meets CQC standards
About Us
Littleborough Group Practice is a training practice based in Littleborough, Lancashire and employs the following employees:
* General Practitioners
* Nurse Practitioners
* Nurses
* Nurse Associates
* Social Prescribing Link Workers
* Care-Coordinator
* IT Lead and Office Manager
* Secretaries
* Receptionists
* Clinical Pharmacists
Details
Date posted
05 June 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
B0363-25-0028
Job locations
Littleborough Health Centre
Featherstall Road
Littleborough
Lancashire
OL15 8HF
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Finance
* Responsible for the finances of the practice
* Ensure the organisational requirements of the practice contracts with NHSE are fully met and complied with
* Support the Partners to develop and implement processes to achieve clinical targets of QOF, PCN DES requirements and enhanced services
* Directly contribute to profit improvement by exploring areas for increasing income and reducing costs.
* Develop and control practice budgets and financial systems
* Prepare financial budgets and cash-flow forecasts
* Liaise with the accountant, bank, and business insurance companies as appropriate or as directed by the Partners
* Oversee the administration of the NHS Pension and Stakeholder Pension Schemes
* Liaise with the ICB and payment agencies regarding queries with payments relating to the contract, e.g. enhanced services
* Manage the Partners drawings in consultation with the accountant
Strategic Planning
* Working with the Partners to:
* Keep abreast of current affairs and identify potential opportunities and threats
* Assess and evaluate accommodation requirements and manage development and expansion opportunities if appropriate
* Implement and update the Practice Development Plan, overseeing the implementation of the aims and objectives
* Assist the practice in the wider community and with forging links with other local practices, education bodies, the LMC and relevant agencies and in particular working collaboratively within the PCN
* Formulate objectives and research and develop ideas for future practice development.
* Represent the practice at PCN, federation and ICB meetings
* Make recommendations to the Partners for practice development about enhancing patient services and potential sources of income
* Lead and coordinate projects within the practice
Human Resources
* Overall responsibility for all aspects of HR
* Recruitment and selection of staff working, including contracts of employment and job descriptions.
* Employment Law compliance for the disciplinary and dismissal process and after discussion with the partners take any legal advice necessary.
* Awareness of current employment legislation
* Development and maintenance of good employee/employer relationships
* Ensuring that members of the existing staff team are aware of any changes that occur in the practice.
* To maintain good communication at all times with the practice team
* To oversee rotas which allow good staff cover at all times as well as giving the flexibility required at short notice to cover for illness, etc.
* Workforce planning to ensure a good skill mix with staff having the appropriate level of training to enable them to conduct their individual roles and responsibilities effectively
* To implement pay rises/scales and increments at the appropriate time, as agreed by the Partners.
* Responsibility / Oversight for appropriate paperwork for doctors/staff DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks
* To meet with PCN and attached staff as and when necessary and arrange/attend regular meetings with partners to discuss all issues around patient care.
* To ensure that suitable facilities are available to enable all staff to work within the practice.
* Be responsible for the health and safety policy and its implementation.
* Facilitate the development of a multi-disciplinary effective primary health care team.
Information Technology
* Ensure the update of appropriate information governance systems.
* Ensure all Practice IT and telephone systems are functioning effectively.
* Ensure the IG and DSP toolkit requirements are met.
* Keep abreast of new technology and ensure existing IT is used to its full potential.
* Oversee the Practice website ensuring it is up-to date
Patient Services
* Ensure that the Practice complies with NHS contractual obligations in relation to patient care.
* Maintain registration policies and monitor patient turnover and capitation.
* Oversee and manage effective appointment systems.
* Routinely monitor and assess practice performance against patient access and demand targets.
Premises and Equipment
* Manage all aspects of the related practice premises.
* Represent the practice to negotiate leasing contracts and their renewals.
* Liaise with NHSE in notional rent review and challenge if appropriate.
* Be responsible for planning and premises expansion projects.
CQC/Compliance
* Oversee and maintain compliance with CQC regulations and ensure that the practice meets the essential standards and is inspection ready.
* Ensure the practice maintains compliance with its NHSE contractual obligations.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Finance
* Responsible for the finances of the practice
* Ensure the organisational requirements of the practice contracts with NHSE are fully met and complied with
* Support the Partners to develop and implement processes to achieve clinical targets of QOF, PCN DES requirements and enhanced services
* Directly contribute to profit improvement by exploring areas for increasing income and reducing costs.
* Develop and control practice budgets and financial systems
* Prepare financial budgets and cash-flow forecasts
* Liaise with the accountant, bank, and business insurance companies as appropriate or as directed by the Partners
* Oversee the administration of the NHS Pension and Stakeholder Pension Schemes
* Liaise with the ICB and payment agencies regarding queries with payments relating to the contract, e.g. enhanced services
* Manage the Partners drawings in consultation with the accountant
Strategic Planning
* Working with the Partners to:
* Keep abreast of current affairs and identify potential opportunities and threats
* Assess and evaluate accommodation requirements and manage development and expansion opportunities if appropriate
* Implement and update the Practice Development Plan, overseeing the implementation of the aims and objectives
* Assist the practice in the wider community and with forging links with other local practices, education bodies, the LMC and relevant agencies and in particular working collaboratively within the PCN
* Formulate objectives and research and develop ideas for future practice development.
* Represent the practice at PCN, federation and ICB meetings
* Make recommendations to the Partners for practice development about enhancing patient services and potential sources of income
* Lead and coordinate projects within the practice
Human Resources
* Overall responsibility for all aspects of HR
* Recruitment and selection of staff working, including contracts of employment and job descriptions.
* Employment Law compliance for the disciplinary and dismissal process and after discussion with the partners take any legal advice necessary.
* Awareness of current employment legislation
* Development and maintenance of good employee/employer relationships
* Ensuring that members of the existing staff team are aware of any changes that occur in the practice.
* To maintain good communication at all times with the practice team
* To oversee rotas which allow good staff cover at all times as well as giving the flexibility required at short notice to cover for illness, etc.
* Workforce planning to ensure a good skill mix with staff having the appropriate level of training to enable them to conduct their individual roles and responsibilities effectively
* To implement pay rises/scales and increments at the appropriate time, as agreed by the Partners.
* Responsibility / Oversight for appropriate paperwork for doctors/staff DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks
* To meet with PCN and attached staff as and when necessary and arrange/attend regular meetings with partners to discuss all issues around patient care.
* To ensure that suitable facilities are available to enable all staff to work within the practice.
* Be responsible for the health and safety policy and its implementation.
* Facilitate the development of a multi-disciplinary effective primary health care team.
Information Technology
* Ensure the update of appropriate information governance systems.
* Ensure all Practice IT and telephone systems are functioning effectively.
* Ensure the IG and DSP toolkit requirements are met.
* Keep abreast of new technology and ensure existing IT is used to its full potential.
* Oversee the Practice website ensuring it is up-to date
Patient Services
* Ensure that the Practice complies with NHS contractual obligations in relation to patient care.
* Maintain registration policies and monitor patient turnover and capitation.
* Oversee and manage effective appointment systems.
* Routinely monitor and assess practice performance against patient access and demand targets.
Premises and Equipment
* Manage all aspects of the related practice premises.
* Represent the practice to negotiate leasing contracts and their renewals.
* Liaise with NHSE in notional rent review and challenge if appropriate.
* Be responsible for planning and premises expansion projects.
CQC/Compliance
* Oversee and maintain compliance with CQC regulations and ensure that the practice meets the essential standards and is inspection ready.
* Ensure the practice maintains compliance with its NHSE contractual obligations.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* AMSPAR or equivalent management qualification
* Experience of managing a multi-professional team
Desirable
* Leadership and/or management qualification
Experience
Essential
* Experience of performance management including appraisals, staff development and disciplinary procedures
* Experience of successfully developing and implementing projects
* Experience of HR processes, workforce planning and development
* Financial management experience and knowledge of accounting
* Experience of working with members of the public
* Proficiency in Microsoft packages, including Excel, outlook, and word
Desirable
* NHS/primary care general practice experience
* Experience of EMIS and other 3rd party IT systems used by the Practice
* Experience of PCN's and how they work
Person Specification
Essential
* Experience of performance management including appraisals, staff development and disciplinary procedures
* Experience of successfully developing and implementing projects
* Experience of HR processes, workforce planning and development
* Financial management experience and knowledge of accounting
* Experience of working with members of the public
* Proficiency in Microsoft packages, including Excel, outlook, and word
Desirable
* NHS/primary care general practice experience
* Experience of EMIS and other 3rd party IT systems used by the Practice
* Experience of PCN's and how they work
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
Rochdale Health Alliance
Address
Littleborough Health Centre
Featherstall Road
Littleborough
Lancashire
OL15 8HF
Employer's website
https://rochdalehealthalliance.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Rochdale Health Alliance
Address
Littleborough Health Centre
Featherstall Road
Littleborough
Lancashire
OL15 8HF
Employer's website
https://rochdalehealthalliance.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Director
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Management
* Industries
Strategic Management Services
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