GP Practice Manager Ennis Co Clare

GP Practice Manager Ennis Co Clare   The role of Practice Manager involves the smooth and efficient running of a busy GP Practice, overseeing the day-to-day running of the business, with responsibility for effectiveness in the areas of people management, patient experience, financial performance, and operational efficiencies.   Contract:  Permanent, Full Time Hours:  40 hours per week Working Pattern:  Monday to Friday (08:30 am - 5:30 pm) flexible Location:  Ennis Co Clare Start Date:  As soon as possible   Benefits of working with Centric Health: 1.     Pension:  The company will match a 5% employee contribution every month. 2.    Access to our  Employee Assistance Programme   to speak to an independent trusted advisor regarding any personal issues or challenges.  3.     Sick Leave:   Upon completion of your probation, the Company will pay a basic salary totalling a maximum of 2 weeks of your contracted hours. 4.     GP Visits:    All Centric employees plus immediate family are eligible for discounted GP visits, in our Centric Health Practices. 5.     Birthday Day Off 6.     Maternity Leave 7.     Paternity Leave 8.     Flexible Working     The successful candidates will be responsible for, but not limited to the following: Patient Journey & Experience 1.     Maintain a culture of patient and customer care and ensure an ongoing focus on improving the quality of the patient experience. 2.     Oversee the bookings process and ensure the highest level of communication and professionalism 3.     Working alongside the Regional Manager to develop and improve the patient journey 4.     Deal with patient complaints and feedback and escalate where necessary. Our People - Leadership and Development of the Team 1.     Directly manage, develop, and motivate staff, with the aim of building an effective and engaged team 2.     Provide leadership to the team, through regular meetings, objective setting, and effective communication 3.     Identify and appointment of new staff as required in line with policy. 4.     Induct new staff, clinicians, and locums into practice processes 5.     Manage admin roster, doctor, and nurse sessions to ensure adequate cover and monitor / adjust in line with seasonal requirements Ensure compliance with proper conditions of employment, including current employment legislation and recognised good practices. Business & Operational Functions       Responsible for general office management and providing reception cover if necessary.       Responsible for supplies, both medical and administrative.       Ensure compliance with all statutory and legal regulations. Maximise the use of IT systems (and develop procedures to ensure the effective running of the practice information systems).       Implement company policies and procedures and introduce systems and workflows where relevant to support such policies Financial        Manage the day-to-day financial function of the practice, ensuring that daily sales and takings are reconciled, carry out bank lodgements in line with policy, manage petty cash, and approve all suppliers.        In conjunction with finance and the operations team, participate in discussions regarding bank reconciliation, cash flow forecasts, and income (fees and allowances and maximise private income), and expenditure plans.        Manage GMS patients, new, transfer, and nursing homes to ensure all GMS payments are paid.        Providing ad hoc reports or practice information to the finance team or regional manager when required   Position Requirements: 1.     Previous management experience in a medical or dental practice or other relevant management experience is desirable 2.     Senior administrator experience 3.     Have strong people management skills and have led and managed a team. 4.     Have strong business development acumen and have worked in commercial roles managing people and budgets 5.     Flexible attitude to changing work practices   Key Skills: Patient Focus The ability to remain calm, professional, and polite in dealing with our patients and colleagues Personal Integrity       Be professional in your approach to your work       Be honest and reliable       Be trustworthy and respectful Teamwork       Build and maintain good relationships with all colleagues       Be willing to take on jobs to balance the team workload       Aim to communicate well with people at all levels Managing Change       Welcome and embrace change, with a positive attitude Develop yourself and others       Be motivated to learn and develop       Support, encourage, and motivate others       Coach, guide, and give constructive feedback to others Key Experience:       Excellent written and spoken English is a requirement for this role   Centric Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to diverse and inclusive workforce.