Practice Manager

An exciting opportunity has arisen for the role of Practice Manager at Swanswell Medical Centre, due to the current, long-serving practice manager retiring. Opportunities to work flexibly, including four days per week working, are available on the agreement of the partners.

Swanswell Medical Centre is a well-established surgery providing primary care services to approximately 6,500 patients since 1994, from a modern, purpose-built building. The surgery is located on the boundary of Birmingham and Solihull in the West Midlands. It is a well-respected practice in the local area.

The partners are looking for a leader with proven business management skills, particularly in managing staff, human resources (HR), project management, public relations, strategic planning, financial planning and budgeting and, importantly, an individual who shares their values in providing a supportive and rewarding workplace, including the health and wellbeing of staff and patients, focusing on an open and friendly atmosphere and the value of teamwork.

The successful candidate will need to be able to work collaboratively with the partners, both as a group and individually, to develop and implement strategies. They will lead a wider practice team, including a Reception Manager. They will need to have demonstrable project management experience and be able to manage concurrent projects from start to finish.

The partners are looking for a confident and resilient individual with excellent communication skills. It is essential that the new manager can ensure that the practice continues to run smoothly.

Previous primary care management experience is not essential for this role; however, individuals without previous primary care experience will have to demonstrate transferable knowledge andskills.

If you require more information please contact Pete Grantham from Practice Index Ltd (contact details attached) who are working with the practice for this Recruitement.