About the role
Salary: Negotiable
We are seeking an enthusiastic, organised & proactive Deputy Practice Manager to join our friendly team on a maternity cover basis, commencing in early November 2026. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced primary care administrator or deputy manager to take on a key operational role within a well-established & progressive GP practice.
Act as primary point of contact for staff queries regarding practice policies, procedures, systems, & day-to-day operations
Provide guidance & support to clinical & administrative teams to ensure efficient service
Support the Practice Manager in implementing practice policies, procedures, & service improvements
Provide management cover & operational support in the absence of the Practice Manager
Coordinate onboarding & offboarding processes for all staff, including system access, Smartcards, telephony, & relevant NHS platforms
Coordinate Medical Student rotas & placements
- Assist with workforce planning & rota management across clinical teams
- Monitor mandatory training & e-learning compliance & follow up with staff where required
- Liaise with IT providers & internal teams regarding system access, functionality, & troubleshooting
- Support telephony systems, including X-on configuration, messaging updates, & issue resolution
- Ensure effective use of practice systems & support staff with technical queries
- Act as the Practice Privacy Officer, supporting compliance with data protection legislation & information governance requirements
- Coordinate housebound vaccination services & associated patient lists
- Support the delivery & administration of practice research projects
- Maintain & update practice website content to ensure information remains accurate.
- Record meeting minutes & ensure actions are appropriately documented & followed up
The
following are the core responsibilities of the Deputy Practice Manager. There may be on occasion, a requirement to carry out
other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing
levels.