Practice Business Manager

An exciting opportunity has arisen for the role of Practice Business Manager at Forrest Medical Centre. The list size is approximately 13,000 patients. This is a full time role. Part time hours may be considered for the right candidate.

The partners are forward-thinking and looking for an exceptional leader with strong business management skills, particularly in strategic management, human resources HR, project management, public relations, financial planning, income generation and budgeting.

The successful candidate will need to be able to work collaboratively with the practice manager and the partners, as a group and individually, to develop and implement strategies.

We are looking for a confident and resilient individual with excellent communication skills. It is essential that the new manager can ensure that the practice continues to run smoothly, exploring opportunities for collaborative working and income generation.

We are open to change and looking to develop future systems and services, in addition to those already offered that support excellent patient care and continued financial viability.

Previous NHS experience is essential; primary care management experience is desirable. Those without primary care experience will need to demonstrate transferable knowledge and skills.

For more information, including arranging a practice visit, or to apply for this post, please send your CV with a covering letter to

Planned interview dates w/c 10/02/26 and 23/02/26

The partners are looking for an excellent team player and motivator, working with the partners and the wider practice team, including the Practice Manager. They will also work collaboratively with the Primary Care Network (PCN), exploring opportunities.

The focus will be on future stability and managing growth and they will have awareness and manage the current opportunities and threats for health service providers. The practice and partnership are open to change and looking to develop future systems that support excellent patient care.

The Partners have roles in the local Integrated Care System, Primary Care Network, NHS England and Warwick Medical School.

The practice is a member of Go West Primary Care Network (PCN) which comprises of six practices. Their aims include providing high quality patient centred healthcare and working with local partners to ensure sustainability for local health services for the future. The practice is also a member of Coventry and Rugby GP Alliance.

The health and wellbeing of staff and patients is always the main priority, and the partnership is continuously looking at ways of improving both the patient care provided and staff morale. The practice organises an annual charity challenge, often in the form of a sponsored trek, plus multiple social events, open to all staff throughout the year.

The practice is an experienced training practice and provides training and development for medical students, doctors at all stages of their training and other allied health professionals.

The team includes 6 Partners, 5 salaried GPs, a comprehensive nursing team with an ANP, practice nurses and health care assistants. The practice also benefits from close working with other allied health professionals including clinical pharmacists, musculoskeletal practitioners, an occupational therapist, mental health support workers and social prescribers. In addition, the practice has an experienced and skilled reception and administration team.

Job purpose

The focus of the role is strategic planning and future proofing, which will include overseeing the management of the practice, optimising efficiency, and financial performance. Ensuring the practice achieves its long-term strategic objectives in a safe and effective working environment.

Through innovative ways of working, and along with the Management Team promote continuous improvement, confidentiality, service delivery, learning and development, profitability and ensure the practice complies with all statutory (including CQC) regulations. Also explore all opportunities for collaborative working including engagement with the PCN and ICB.

Primary responsibilities

The following are the core responsibilities of the Practice Business Manager. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks. This will depend on factors such as workload and staffing levels.

The Practice Business Manager is responsible for:

• Supporting the Practice Manager in the functional management of clinical and administrative staff.
• Maintaining and ensuring compliance with HR legislation.
• Reviewing staffing levels inline with the practice joint working policy where required.
• Managing the financial elements of the practice, including budgets, bank accounts, petty cash, payroll, payments, and receipts. This also includes Primary Care Network (PCN) income and expenditure, ensuring financial and contractual scrutiny is given on all transactions and activity.
• Ensuring the practice…