Practice ManagerNHS
Job summary
An exceptional opportunity has arisen to become the next Practice Manager at Barrington Medical Centre following the planned retirement of our Practice Manager.
This carefully planned succession is designed to provide the successful candidate with a comprehensive induction, structured handover and ongoing support before taking full responsibility for the practice by August 2027.
The successful applicant will join Barrington Medical Centre in January or February 2027 and work alongside the current Practice Manager during a planned transition. This rare opportunity will allow time to build relationships with staff and partners, gain a thorough understanding of the practice and gradually assume leadership responsibilities.
As part of our recruitment process, shortlisted candidates will complete an Insights Discovery personality profile. This is not a pass or fail assessment but helps us understand communication preferences, leadership style and how candidates may complement our existing leadership team.
Barrington Medical Centre is a well-established GP training practice caring for approximately 7,700 patients from modern premises within Altrincham Health and Wellbeing Centre. We are proud of our reputation for delivering high-quality patient care, strong governance and a positive, supportive working environment.
We are looking for an experienced, approachable and forward-thinking leader who shares our commitment to continuous improvement and excellent patient care.
Main duties of the job
Working closely with the GP Partners, you will provide strategic and operational leadership across all aspects of the practice. This is a varied role requiring excellent leadership, sound judgement and strong business acumen. You will be responsible for managing the multidisciplinary team, ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the practice and supporting the long-term development of the organisation.
Job description
Leading, motivating and developing the practice team
Human Resources, recruitment, workforce planning and staff wellbeing
Strategic business planning and service development
Financial management, budgeting, contract management and maximising practice income
Governance, CQC compliance, risk management and organisational development
Information Governance, Data Security and Protection Toolkit compliance and Health and Safety
Business continuity planning and premises management
Supporting GP training, medical students, research activity and service innovation
Developing strong relationships with NHS organisations, the Primary Care Network and other external stakeholders
Working alongside the GP Partners to ensure the practice remains financially sustainable whilst maintaining excellent patient care
About us
Barrington Medical Centre is a friendly, ambitious GP training practice based within Altrincham Health and Wellbeing Centre.
We care for approximately 7,700 patients and have a dedicated multidisciplinary team including GP Partners, salaried GPs, GP Registrars, medical students, nurses, healthcare assistants, pharmacists, physiotherapists and experienced reception, administration and secretarial staff.
We are proud of our strong team culture and believe that investing in our people is fundamental to delivering outstanding patient care.
As an active member of South Trafford Primary Care Network, we are involved in research, GP training and quality improvement initiatives and are continually looking for opportunities to develop and improve the services we provide.
We are fortunate to have well-established systems, excellent governance processes and comprehensive operational documentation, allowing our Practice Manager to focus on leadership, service development and supporting both patients and staff.