Practice Business Manager - Ivy Grove Surgery

Practice Business Manager – Ivy Grove Surgery

Salary: £45,000 to £55,000 pro rata/per annum (depending on experience).

Part time / 25.5 to 34 hours per week over 3 to 4 days

Due to the relocation of our current Practice Business Manager, an exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious and highly motivated manager, with strategic vision, to join our team. We are looking for a conscientious candidate who can provide solid leadership and who has a sound knowledge of strategic business management, finance and planning.

About us:

We are a friendly, established, respected and forward-thinking medical practice situated to the market town of Ripley. We provide a first-class service for patients across a varied and developing practice area. The practice is a training practice and has a list size of 10,300 patients; our clinical team consists of 5 GP Partners, Salaried GPs, Practice Nurses, a TNA and a HCA. We also have a compliment of PCN & ARRS staff including care coordinators, clinical pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and social prescribers, and are the current base for the ARCH Home Visiting Service, a PCN wide home visiting team. Our administrative team comprises of two Operational Managers, one responsible for Quality & Performance and the other responsible for HR & Facilities, a Reception Team Leader and a full team of administrators, secretaries and receptionists.

We achieved a good rating in our CQC inspection in January 2016 and are very high QOF achievers. We have a historically close relationship with the other practices within PCN which goes back to the 1990's.

Our mission is to provide high quality and friendly healthcare to our patients.

The ideal candidate:

We are looking for a team-player who embraces change and is enthusiastic about working within a team to strive for excellence in patient care. You will report to the GP Partners to structure and provide clinical services for our practice population and have a central role in optimising income for the practice. 

Strong organisational and prioritisation skills are key. Remaining calm in pressured situations and being approachable to all staff is an essential characteristic, as are a track record of managing teams. Experience of public facing work and budget management is essential. 

Scope will include forming effective relationships and constructive engagement with our Primary Care Network (PCN), NHS England, our local Integrated Care Board (ICB) and other relevant external bodies.

Governance and finance are fundamental to the role which includes overseeing the work of the practice finances. IT aptitude is essential with a willingness to learn new IT skills. Delivery on audit, education and training, clinical governance and risk management as required by the Partners. 

Prior experience in healthcare would be a distinct advantage however finding the right candidate with the necessary skills and ambition is our priority.

We offer a good package to staff including NHS pension, free parking, contractual sickness benefit scheme, training and development opportunities.

We reserve the right to close the job early depending on the number of applications received.

Contact details: Ian Bonser - Practice Business Manager, Ivy Grove Surgery, Church Farm Primary Care Centre, Ripley, Derbyshire DE5 3TH. 

Email: ian.bonser2@nhs.net

Telephone: 01773 514140  

Informal enquiries and visits welcome.

Website: www.ivy.gs

Closing date for receipt of applications is 29th August 2025.