Practice Manager
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Practice Manager
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is seeking a dynamic and motivated Practice Manager to lead their GP practice. The role oversees daily operations, workforce, finance, and governance. Salary: £45,000 to £55,000 a year. Full-time, permanent. Closing date: 25 May 2026.
Job summary
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is an established GP Practice serving a growing and diverse community. We are a medium sized GMS training practice with just over 14 thousand patients. We cover Paddock Wood, East Peckham and Five Oak Green and have very good QOF outcomes. We are 6 partners, 2 salaried Doctors, 6-person nursing team and broad administrative team. We are part of Tonbridge PCN and deliver high quality, patient-centred care. This is a key leadership role responsible for the day-to-day running of the practice, alongside supporting the partners in delivering high-quality, safe, and sustainable patient care. You will oversee operations, workforce, finance, and governance, working closely with a supportive partner team to shape the future of the practice.
Main duties of the job
- Leading the operational running of the practice
- Managing and developing a committed non-clinical team
- Supporting delivery of safe, effective, and accessible patient services
- Overseeing performance, workflow, and service improvement
- Working with partners on financial planning and sustainability
- Ensuring compliance with CQC and NHS contractual requirements
- Building strong relationships with PCN and system partners
About you
- Strong leadership and organisational skills
- Experience managing teams and driving performance
- Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on delivery
- Experience in healthcare, primary care, or similar environment (desirable)
- Strengths in operations, people management, or finance
About us
What we offer: Supportive and engaged GP partners, opportunity to shape the structure and future direction of the practice, flexibility depending on experience and strengths, a collaborative and stable working environment. Our approach: We recognise that no candidate will bring every skill equally. Following appointment, we will ensure appropriate support is in place (e.g. finance or HR) to enable success.
Details
- Date posted: 05 May 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £45,000 to £55,000 a year
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: A1150-26-0002
- Job locations: Allington Road, Paddock Wood, Tonbridge, Kent, TN12 6AX
Employer details
Employer name: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]
Address: Allington Road, Paddock Wood, Tonbridge, Kent, TN12 6AX
Employer's website: https://www.woodlandshealthcentre.org.uk/
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: GP Partner Dr Stefanie Turner, email: [contact hidden], phone: [contact hidden]
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Strong leadership and organisational skills
- Experience managing teams and driving performance
- Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on delivery
- Experience in healthcare, primary care, or similar environment (desirable)
- Strengths in operations, people management, or finance
Desirable
- We particularly welcome applications from experienced Practice Managers, Deputy Managers, or candidates with transferable leadership experience in healthcare or service organisations
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.