GP Practice Manager

William Street Surgery //Craigavon Federation

Applications will close on 30th October 2026

Information about the role and benefits

30-37.5 hours per week. Replacement practice manager in preparation for retirement of long standing practice manager.

Information about the practice

Practice: Approximately 5,500 patients
GP Team: 3 GP Partners and 1 Salaried GP
Due to the retirement of our longstanding Practice Manager, William Street Surgery in Lurgan is seeking an experienced, enthusiastic and organised Practice Manager to join our friendly and dedicated primary care team.
We are an established GP practice caring for approximately 5,500 patients, with a clinical team consisting of three GP Partners and one Salaried GP, one Practice Nurse and a Health Care Assistant and an admin team. We are looking for a Practice Manager who can provide effective leadership and day-to-day management of the practice, while working closely with the GP Partners and wider practice team to ensure the continued delivery of high-quality patient care.

The Role
The Practice Manager will be responsible for the efficient and effective running of the practice, providing leadership across the administrative and operational functions of the surgery.

• Managing the day-to-day operations of the practice.
• Working closely with the GP Partners to support the strategic and operational development of the practice.
• Providing leadership and support to practice staff.
• Managing staffing, rotas, recruitment, appraisals and staff development.
• Overseeing practice finances, budgets, payroll and expenditure.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant NHS, regulatory and employment requirements.
• Supporting the practice with clinical governance, risk management and health and safety.
• Managing practice policies and procedures and ensuring they are reviewed and updated appropriately.
• Liaising with the HSC Trust, GP Federation, local healthcare organisations and other external agencies as required.
• Supporting the practice with contractual requirements and relevant GP practice targets.
• Overseeing complaints, significant events and other practice governance processes.
• Monitoring practice performance and identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Ensuring the practice maintains a high standard of patient service.
• Supporting the implementation of new systems and ways of working.
• Managing premises, equipment, suppliers and external contractors.
• Maintaining confidentiality and ensuring appropriate information governance at all times.

About You
We are looking for someone who is professional, approachable, organised and proactive, with the ability to manage a varied workload and work effectively with both clinical and non-clinical colleagues.
Previous experience in general practice or primary care management would be highly desirable. Experience of NHS processes, practice finance, staff management and regulatory requirements would also be advantageous. This role might also suit someone who has worked at a senior level in a GP practice or other other healthcare setting and is looking for a different challenge.

• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Strong leadership and people-management abilities.
• Good financial and administrative knowledge.
• The ability to prioritise and manage competing demands.
• A practical and solution-focused approach.
• The ability to work independently while maintaining close communication with the GP Partners.
• A commitment to confidentiality, professionalism and high standards of patient care.
• Good IT skills and confidence working with practice management systems.

Essential Criteria

• Evidence of working in a GP/Dental practice or other healthcare related environment at a management or leader ship role for a minimum of one year
• Higher IT literacy skills
• Evidence of Human resources exeperience
• Experience of financial management/acumen, book keeping/claims

Desirable Critieria (but not essential)

• Practice manager qualification or evidence of higher level education qualification
• Experience inf Docman/EMIS IT systems
• Evidence of implementation of quality improvement activity
• Evidence of managing a team of 8 or more

Desirable criteria may be used to shortlist

What We Offer

• A friendly and supportive practice environment working closely with practice partners.
• A close working relationship with three GP Partners and one Salaried GP.
• A manageable practice list of approximately 5,500 patients.
• A varied and rewarding management role.
• An opportunity to contribute to the ongoing development of the practice.
• 30–37.5 hours per week, with working arrangements to be agreed with the successful candidate.
• Opportunity to join HSC pension
• On site parking

If you are an experienced Practice Manager or have relevant management experience and are looking for an opportunity to join an established GP practice in Lurgan, we would be pleased to hear from you.
Please submit your CV and a covering letter outlining your experience and suitability for the role to [email protected] or for informal enquiries contact practice manager at 02838322509.

For more information about this role you can contact:

Contact email: [email protected]

Contact phone: 02838322509

Contact address: 87 William Street, Lurgan, BT66 6JB

Practice Website : https://www.williamstreetsurgery.com

Practice Manager Lurgan

Job Types: Permanent, Full-time

Pay: £19.75 per hour

Expected hours: 30.0 – 37.5 per week

Benefits:

• On-site parking

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (required)

Experience:

• Leadership: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person