Fire Safety Systems jobs in Ashton-Under-Lyne

Job Purpose

To take overall operational responsibility for a multi-site general practice group of four practices. The Group Manager will lead the management team, work closely with GP and clinical leads, and ensure every site is well run, compliant, financially sound and focused on continuous improvement, while driving the group's growth and delivering high-quality, well-governed care for patients and staff.

Working Relationships

Internal: Partner(s); GP and clinical leads; Practice Managers; management support team; administrators; reception supervisors; all practice staff.

External: ICB; PCNs; CQC; accountants; contractors, landlords and suppliers; patients and local community groups; other healthcare organisations and partners.

Key Responsibilities

1. Leadership and Group Oversight

• Provide leadership and direction to the Practice Managers and management support team, ensuring all sites run smoothly and consistently.
• Direct and support Practice Managers in the day-to-day running of each site.
• Coordinate clinical leads and practice management so that clinical and operational priorities are aligned.
• Set priorities, delegate work and ensure actions are completed on time and to a high standard.
• Hold regular management meetings and follow up on agreed actions.
• Report directly to the Partners on group performance, risks and progress.
• Promote a positive, professional and supportive culture across the group.
• Hold others to account and challenge performance where required.

2. KPIs, Scorecards and Performance Monitoring

• Direct work on KPIs and performance targets across all sites.
• Monitor scorecards, identify variation between practices and drive improvement.
• Ensure action plans are agreed, implemented and followed through.
• Produce clear performance reports for the Partners and wider management team.

3. Governance, Compliance and CQC

• Hold overall responsibility for group-wide governance and ensure every practice is inspection-ready at all times.
• Maintain effective governance systems and processes across all sites.
• Oversee CQC readiness, internal audits and mock inspections.
• Ensure compliance with CQC, ICB and other regulatory and professional requirements.
• Ensure policies and procedures are current, consistently implemented and regularly reviewed.
• Oversee risk management, significant events and shared learning.
• Keep up to date with changes in legislation, guidance and regulation.

4. HR and Payroll

• Hold overall responsibility for HR across the group, including recruitment, induction, contracts, performance management, absence, disciplinary and grievance processes.
• Submit monthly payroll, ensuring it is accurate, timely and compliant.
• Oversee staff training, development and mandatory training compliance.
• Lead workforce planning to ensure safe and sustainable staffing across all sites.
• Ensure HR policies and employment practice meet legal requirements.

5. Finance

• Hold overall responsibility for financial management, budgets and forecasting across the group.
• Oversee NHS income, including QOF, Enhanced Services and other claims, ensuring all income is identified, claimed and maximised.
• Monitor expenditure, control costs and identify efficiencies.
• Work with accountants and the Partners on financial reporting and planning.

6. Enhanced Services

• Oversee all local and direct enhanced services, ensuring delivery in line with agreed requirements and targets.
• Review KPIs and track performance against targets at each site.
• Work with Practice Managers and recall teams to maximise uptake and ensure timely follow-up.

7. Premises and Building Management

• Hold overall responsibility for premises across all four sites, including maintenance, health and safety, fire safety and building compliance.
• Manage contractors, leases, landlords and service agreements.
• Oversee capital projects, refurbishments and estates planning.
• Ensure all buildings are safe, well maintained and fit for purpose.

8. Practice Growth and Marketing

• Lead the group's growth strategy and develop and deliver initiatives to support patient list growth.
• Oversee marketing, social media and patient communications.
• Identify opportunities to expand and promote new and existing services.
• Explore partnerships, new contracts and opportunities for development.

9. General

• Undertake any other duties appropriate to the role as reasonably required by the Partners.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with data protection and information governance requirements at all times.
• Take ownership of tasks, pay close attention to detail and act as an ambassador for the group.

Person Specification

The experience, qualifications, skills and personal qualities required for this role are set out in the separate Group Manager – Person Specification.

Group Manager – Person Specification

This person specification sets out the experience, qualifications, knowledge, skills and personal qualities required for the Group Manager role, and accompanies the Group Manager Job Description. Applications will be assessed against the essential criteria first; desirable criteria may be used to distinguish between suitable candidates.

Experience

Criteria Essential / Desirable

Experience as a Practice Manager or senior manager in a GP

surgery or similar healthcare setting Essential

Experience of leading and managing managers or multi-site teams Essential

Experience managing finances, NHS claims (e.g. QOF, Enhanced

Services), payroll and budgets Essential

Experience of HR processes, including recruitment, performance

management and employee relations Essential

Familiarity with CQC compliance, policy management and

inspection preparation Essential

Experience of managing premises or facilities Essential

Experience using clinical systems (e.g. EMIS, Docman) and

Microsoft Office Essential

Experience of managing multi-site GP practices Desirable

Experience of practice mergers, expansion or growth projects Desirable

Experience of working with ICBs, PCNs and other external

organisations Desirable

Knowledge of PCN structures and ICB commissioning Desirable

Qualifications

Criteria Essential / Desirable

Degree level education Desirable

CMI, ILM or other management or leadership qualification Desirable

Knowledge and Skills

Criteria Essential / Desirable

Strong understanding of NHS general practice, contracts and

funding Essential

Excellent knowledge of CQC requirements and regulatory

compliance Essential

Knowledge of HR, payroll and employment law Essential

Strong financial skills, including budgets, NHS claims and income

maximisation Essential

Excellent leadership, communication and people-management

skills Essential

Ability to analyse data, interpret KPIs and scorecards, and turn

them into action Essential

Ability to manage competing priorities and work to deadlines Essential

A proactive approach to governance, risk management and

continuous improvement Essential

Commercial awareness Essential

Personal Qualities

Criteria Essential / Desirable

Confident, organised and strategic, with the authority to lead

managers and the resilience to drive change Essential

Confident in challenging performance and holding others to

account Essential

Takes ownership, with strong attention to detail Essential

Ambitious and motivated to make a genuine difference to how the

group operates Essential

Other Requirements

Criteria Essential / Desirable

Ability and willingness to travel between all four sites Essential

Full driving licence and access to a vehicle Essential

Pay: £70,000.00-£80,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person