Riverside Medical Centre jobs

Practice Operations Manager

Part-time, Flexible hours

Salary Negiotable Dependant on Experience

Riverside Medical Centre is looking for an experienced Practice Operations Manager to support the Practice Manager with the day-to-day running of our busy primary care practice. We serve approximately 10,500 patients and work with a multidisciplinary team to provide high-quality patient care.

A key part of this role will be leading and coordinating HR activity. We are particularly interested in candidates with strong HR experience and relevant qualifications who can support staff and managers, help maintain effective people processes, and contribute to a positive working environment.

Main responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate HR processes, including recruitment, induction, training, staff records and employee relations.
• Support the Practice Manager with the day-to-day operational management of the practice.
• Lead administrative services and help ensure they operate effectively.
• Coordinate staff training and development, and support a culture of continuous learning.
• Help maintain compliance with relevant NHS requirements, practice policies and procedures.
• Review operational processes and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and the patient experience.
• Work collaboratively with practice staff and the wider multidisciplinary team.

About you

You will have:

• Strong HR experience, ideally in a healthcare or similarly complex setting.
• A relevant HR qualification and/or substantial equivalent experience.
• Experience of operational, team or service management.
• Excellent organisation, communication and leadership skills.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and handle confidential information appropriately.
• A collaborative approach and a commitment to supporting staff and high-quality patient care.

What we offer

• A supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Ongoing professional development opportunities.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to primary care in the local community.

To apply: Please send your CV and a covering statement to rnagib@nhs.net by 6 November 2026

Expected hours: 20.0 – 25.0 per week

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Preston PR5 4AY: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Experience:

• HR: 1 year (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person