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The role requires working from Ladybridge Hall, Bolton and Home location with flexibility to meet the demands of the role and department. This policy is flexible and will be discussed in detail at interview stage. Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for more information, for an informal chat regarding the position, contact Linda Sutcliffe on 01204 498400 or 07812304703. NWAS is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all underrepresented groups to ensure our workforces reflects the diversity of the communities we serve The key dates for the stages of recruitment are: Advert closes 25 November 2024 Situational Judgement Tool issued w/c 2 December 2024 Simulation Assessment Centre (if required) w/c 16 December 2024 Professional Discussion w/c 16 December 2024

The Practice Manager is responsible to the Partnership of Spring House Surgery.To ensure delivery of high quality care to patients of the practice.To provide management for the practice in terms of: Leadership,Strategic management,Operational management,Communication,Project management,Business development,Financial planning and management, Management of service delivery,Contract delivery and performance,All aspects of HR management To represent Spring House Surgery to patients and at events external to the practice. Communicating and Working with Others The Practice Manager will be responsible for ensuring that all methods of communication at the practice operate effectively to the benefit of patients and team members. This will include: Working with others including all stakeholders (partners, staff team, carers, clients and colleagues both within and outside the practice). Communicating through all means including written and verbal, meetings, email, patient information leaflets, practice web site etc. Planning, scheduling and convening/chairing meetings, ensuring agendas are prepared and that attendance, minutes and actions are taken. Ensuring that decisions are based on appropriate consultation, investigation and evidence and that decision-making processes follow an agreed structure of which everyone is aware. HR Management The Practice Manager will ensure that the practices staff team is able to deliver the services required to the highest possible standard. This will include: Interpreting and applying the rights and responsibilities of staff in a way that is consistent with current legislation and practice policies. Monitoring the effectiveness of equality, diversity and employment rights policies and procedures, reviewing how they are implemented and making changes as necessary to ensure compliance The Practice Manager will manage the practices staff to ensure that teams are led and work effectively, that work is appropriately delegated and results delivered, that processes of recruitment and selection are effective and comply with current legislation and that performance and disciplinary issues are handled with sensitivity and in compliance with current legislation. This will include: Ensuring team members have a clear understanding of work objectives and work with commitment. Recruitment Monitoring and highlighting workforce planning issues. Ensuring good skill mix so that tasks are undertaken by team members with appropriate competence/training and maximum value for money. Providing clear feedback to team members on their performance and allowing the chance for the team member to respond to the feedback through appraisal and on an ad hoc basis. Performance management and Appraisals Providing pastoral support, coaching and/or mentoring as needed. Ensuring all practice HR policies are up to date and in line with current legislation. The Practice Manager will ensure that the practices physical and financial resources are managed and maintained for maximum effectiveness including maximising the practices financial resources. This will include: Planning and monitoring income and cash flow to ensure that income is maximised and that funds are available as required Maximising the practices income from the Private Medical Services (or other) Contract, monitoring performance against planned outcomes and taking appropriate action to correct deviations. This will include ensuring all claims are submitted in good time and payment received. Planning and management of QOF workload, delegation of areas of responsibility/duties to staff and doctor teams, monitoring progress and monthly reporting to Partners Ensuring that the practices allocation of NHS resources is fair and equitable at a local level. Presenting financial plans, monitoring information and reports to the partnership as required. Ensuring all financial records (practice accounts, bank accounts, payroll, superannuation, PAYE, NI etc) are up to date and accurate. Ensuring all financial returns/submissions are accurate and submitted on time (HMRC, superannuation, CCG/CQRS/NHS England)Ensuring accounts data is submitted in good time to accountants for preparation of annual accounts, liaison with accountants. The Practice Manager will be responsible for ensuring that patients are able to access the services of GPs, Practice Nurses and other team members in accordance with agreed standards. This will include: Monitoring appointment availability both in advance and on a daily basis and ensuring appropriate action is taken, for example locum cover booked. Rotas & Planning - absences such as annual leave. Regularly reviewing access arrangements, for example demand surveys, access audits and recommending changes. Ensuring adequate levels of all types of staffing. Monitoring and developing patient services. Monitoring and maintaining registration policies, monitoring patient turnover and list size. Ensuring that the delivery of practice services is in accordance with equality legislation and protects all patients and carers rights. Optimising Resources: IT and information Ensuring that all team members are able to make the most effective use of the technology they are required to work with. Ensuring that data and information are received at the correct time, in the correct format, are processed accurately in an agreed format, are appropriately actioned, are stored securely and are transmitted in a way that ensures confidentiality. Ensuring the practices compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation and Freedom of Information Act, other relevant legislation and professional information management standards such as GMC guidance. Implementing and monitoring systems which ensure that patient confidentiality is protected at all times by all staff, who are aware of their responsibilities. Ensuring the practice has systems and processes for effective data processing and management. Monitoring, evaluating and adjusting the ways in which technology is used in order to benefit patients and the practice. The Practice Manager will ensure that potential risks to the practice and its work, including those concerning health and safety of individuals, are identified, addressed and minimised in line with relevant legislation and best practice. This will include: Monitoring relevant legal and statutory requirements and their implications for the practice, including the consequences of non-compliance. Reviewing policies and procedures to ensure compliance. Identification of risks involved in work activities, management of risks and support to others in management of risks. Monitoring of work areas and practices to ensure they are safe and free from hazard and that they conform to health and safety legislation. Compliance with professional and legal requirements and guidelines Delivery of appropriate education and training in health and safety. Ensure the practice has a Disaster Recover policy that is updated and in which everyone is trained. Ensure all insurances are appropriate and up to date. The Practice Manager will ensure that changes in the practice are led and managed in an effective manner to ensure successful outcomes. This will include: Leading the practices strategic and operational planning processes including setting objectives and monitoring progress. Anticipating and planning for change and development. Assessing risks associated with change. Maintaining the practices vision. Presenting recommendations for developments to the partnership including writing business and development plans as required. Maintaining stability and morale at times of change. Creating an environment that ensures that the team performs at its best. Improving Quality -The Practice Manager will support the practice in ensuring that patient care is delivered to the best possible quality. This will include: Ensuring that the practice complies with current clinical governance recommendations. Monitoring activities against quality standards, auditing performance and taking effective corrective action to improve performance against standards. The Practice Manager will ensure that practice staff perform to the best of their ability in their roles by making sure that appropriate training and development processes are in place. This will include: Developing and maintaining a culture of learning in the practice.Ensuring that the practice has a learning plan which is delivered.Ensuring that the practice has systems to identify learning needs, including an appraisal scheme. Ensuring that individuals learning needs are identified and acted upon by seeking appropriate learning opportunities. Patient Complaints -The Practice Manager will be responsible for ensuring that all patient complaints are handled in accordance with the practices Complaints Procedure. This will include: Confidentiality In the course of their duties, the PM will have access to confidential information relating to patients, their carers and relatives and colleagues within and outside the practice. They may also have access to information relating to the practice as a business. All such information from any source whatsoever will be treated as strictly confidential. The Practice Manager is responsible for ensuring that the practices confidentiality and Information Governance policies are updated and implemented and that all staff are adequately trained and that training is updated. Equality and Diversity The Practice Manager will comply with the practices Equality and Diversity Policy, including:

We welcome all applications and are open to discussions with respect to secondment and fixed term contracts. Please ensure that you have fully read the job description and person specification before applying for this role.

Please ensure that you have read the full Job description and Person Specification before applying for this role.

Main Purpose of Job: The Practice Manager will work closely with the Partners in developing and maintaining an efficient and effective GP practice. In particular, the role will support the Partners in areas of project management, personnel management, management of patient and clinical information and general administrative duties. At all times the post holder must act in a manner consistent with the code of conduct and appearance representing the Practice and the NHS. Responsible to: The Partners. Responsible for: Practice Administration and Practice Nurses Main tasks of job: Please note also that the Practice Manager will be responsible for all aspects of managing the Practice and premises for the Partners. However, the principal responsibilities of the Practice Manager fall under the following four headings: Project Management 1) Assist the Partners in the project management of new services and processes 2) Help maintain effective working practices for clinical and non-clinical staff. 3) Ensure all IT systems are up to date and effective 4) Be responsible for own training and keeping up to date with changes in NHS Personnel 1) Assist in the management of the Practice Team. This includes supporting line managers of the non-clinical team and the operational line management of the clinical team (supporting the Partners). 2) Assist with the induction of new staff. 3) Assist in training of new and existing staff and performance manage if necessary 4) Manage staff rotas for clinical and non-clinical staff. 5) Manage the annual leave process for all Practice staff. 6) Conduct yearly appraisals of non-clinical staff. Management of Information in line with NHS and GP Practice requirements. Examples of responsibilities include but are not exclusive to: 1) Ensure that patient registrations are carried out correctly. 2) Managing the recording of patient information and producing relevant reports. 3) Managing QOF and other targets to ensure good patient outcomes. 4) Managing the appointment system. 5) Checking key performance indicators and Quality and Outcomes Framework (QoF) are met. 6) Provide administrative support for the Chronic Disease Management of patients. 7) Arrange mandatory training for all staff Administrative Duties 1) Answering patient queries and complaints face to face or on the telephone. 2) Download documents and data input. 3) Take minutes in Partner meetings and distribute to relevant personnel. Monitor and ensure actions are carried out. 4) Recruitment of Locum Doctors as per partner requests and for maternity /sickness cover 5) Arrange nurse appraisals with the partners 6) Record staff sickness and perform return to work interviews 7) Liaise with Registrar training hub, recording absence etc 8) Attend Practice Manager meetings in the locality General 1) Attend meetings as agreed by the Partners. 2) Attend performance and development reviews with your Line Manager. 3) Maintaining regular consistent and professional attendance, punctuality, personal appearance and adherence to relevant health and safety / environmental procedures. 4) To have a good understanding of Practice policies and procedures as laid out in the Practices Terms and Conditions and Employee Handbook. 5) To attend all mandatory training courses and any courses specific to this role as discussed with the Partners. 6) Ensure the practice remains compliant with audit and information governance 7) Arrange business insurance 8) Ensure the practice is CQC and IG compliant under the instruction of the partners. Flexibility This role profile is intended to provide a broad outline of the main responsibilities only. The post holder will need to be flexible in developing the role and ongoing discussions with the designated manager. Confidentiality Data protection is a top priority for the Company. The Data Protection Act places obligations on the Company to ensure that data is processed lawfully and stored according to its strict provisions. You are required to uphold the Companys data protection policies when dealing with information about customers and staff. Our work is of highly confidential nature and information gained must not be communicated to other persons except in the recognised course of duty. Unauthorised disclosure of confidential information will result in disciplinary action and may lead to your dismissal. Health & safety: Employees must be aware of the responsibilities placed on them under the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974) to ensure that the agreed procedures are carried out to maintain a safe environment for patients, visitors and staff. The above list serves to illustrate the scope and responsibilities of the post and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties. You will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by the development of this role as the practice develops, and the overall business objectives of the practice change.

Supporting the Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Service Manager in developing and delivering the Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Service in Bolton. Supporting the MCISS assistants and volunteers in their day-to-day duties. To ensure access for service users to accurate, high-quality information and empathetic support, linking with other information providers and support mechanisms both nationally and locally. To be a specialist information and support resource for health and social care professionals, providing expertise that enhances the skills of the clinical teams. To support the manager to develop and implement the vision and strategy for cancer information and support across Bolton. Support the manager to ensure that the service operates in partnership with the clinical teams to supports the Personalised Care Agenda for people living with or beyond cancer. To ensure that the service operates in partnership with and is supportive of the aims and values of Bolton Hospice, Macmillan Cancer Support, Greater Manchester Integrated Care and Bolton People affected By Cancer user group.

What we are looking for: At SpaMedica, our vision is to provide the very best in patient care. We're all about passion, energy, empathy and great teamwork to ensure that we are making a difference to people's lives. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Coding Service Manager, you will support the Head of Clinical Coding and Informatics to provide a high-quality service, including running and improving department operations, planning, and organising staff resource and ensuring key deliverables are achieved. Benefits for our Clinical Coding Service Manager: Up to £40,000 (Dependent on experience) Bonus 1 – January - Potential to earn up to 5% of your salary based on hospital/company performance. Bonus 2 – June - Potential to earn up to 5% of your salary based on individual performance. 37.5 hours per week Monday – Friday. 33 days holiday (Inclusive of bank holidays). Recommend a Friend Award (£350 reward for both you and your friend). Free Annual Flu Vaccination. Contributory Pension Scheme. Long service, employee recognition and appreciation awards. Discounted benefits at a large selection of retailers/hospitality. Role and Responsibilities of our Clinical Coding Service Manager: To run operationally the Clinical Coding Department, which is based at our Bolton Head Office and responsible for coding all activity undertaken nationwide. To ensure the Clinical Coding record adheres to National and Local Standards. To be responsible for measuring and reporting coding productivity, both departmentally and by individual coder. To keep abreast of current developments and anticipate upcoming changes to clinical coding and tariff assignment, ensuring that systems and procedures are updated to reflect these. To develop and implement a robust audit programme, identifying areas for improvement and benefit. Support the Head of Clinical Coding and Informatics to maintain a Recruitment and Retention Strategy for the department. Counsel and support staff in respect to performance, training, and developmental needs. Must haves: ACC accredited Clinical Coding Foundation Course/Refresher within the last 3 years Experience working in Clinical Coding/with Clinically Coded information Conducting and Developing Audits Understanding of NHS Dataset Requirements for Clinical Coding High degree of accuracy and attention to detail, work well under pressure and be able to effectively manage workload What to do next? If this role sounds like you, we want to hear from you! “Our patients matter to us. As the UK’s largest cataract surgery provider, we work every day to give something meaningful to you, and life-changing to our patients. Our patients place their trust in us, and by working with us, you can truly change people’s lives”