PRACTICE BUSINESS MANAGER
The Junction Surgery, Huddersfield
24-32 hours per week | Salary negotiable dependent on experience
Contract
Permanent
Hours
24-32 hours per week
Closing date
1 October 2026
An opportunity to help lead and grow a successful GP practice
The Junction Surgery is seeking an experienced, commercially minded and forward-thinking Practice Business Manager to join our established GP practice in inner Huddersfield.
We are a two-partner, 6,700-patient GMS practice serving a diverse population. We are a GP training
practice, rated Good by the CQC, and consistently achieve strong performance as a high QOF achiever.
We are looking for someone who can combine excellent day-to-day operational management with strong commercial and strategic awareness. Working closely with, and accountable to, the GP Partners, the successful candidate will play a central role in ensuring the practice remains stable, financially viable, efficient and positioned for future growth.
The role
- Provide strong operational and strategic management of the practice, working to the direction and priorities set by the GP Partners.
- Manage and support the practice workforce, including recruitment, performance management, staff development and HR matters.
- Oversee practice finances, budgets, income streams and expenditure, with regular reporting to the GP Partners.
- Ensure the practice maximises income from its GMS contract, QOF, enhanced services and other NHS opportunities.
- Work with the Partners to identify opportunities to increase patient list size and grow practice income.
- Lead workforce planning and ensure effective use of clinical and non-clinical resources.
- Maintain robust governance, policies and systems to support ongoing CQC compliance.
- Monitor performance and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, productivity and patient services.
- Work effectively with the PCN, ICB and wider NHS organisations on behalf of the practice.
- Implement agreed business plans and support the GP Partners with the longer-term strategic development of the practice.
About you
We are particularly interested in candidates who are commercially savvy, confident with people management and comfortable taking ownership of the day-to-day business and operational management of a busy GP practice, while remaining accountable to the GP Partners.
- Previous management experience within general practice, primary care or the wider NHS.
- A good understanding of how NHS general practice operates and is funded.
- Strong HR and people-management experience.
- Good financial and business acumen, with the ability to understand budgets, income streams and practice performance.
- A proactive approach to identifying opportunities for growth, efficiency and additional income.
- Strong leadership, organisational and communication skills.
- The ability to translate the Partners' strategic priorities into effective operational delivery.
- The ability to manage competing priorities while providing clear, timely reporting and recommendations to the GP Partners.
- A positive, solutions-focused approach and the ability to lead and motivate a multidisciplinary team.
Experience as a Practice Manager, Business Manager, Operations Manager or in a senior primary care
management role would be particularly welcomed.
What we offer
- 24-32 hours per week, with flexibility around working pattern.
- Competitive salary, negotiable according to experience and expertise.
- NHS Pension Scheme eligibility where applicable.
- A supportive two-partner leadership structure.
- The opportunity to play a significant role in the operational and business development of the practice.
- Scope to develop the role beyond traditional practice management, with an emphasis on business development, growth and long-term sustainability.
How to apply
Please send your CV together with a brief covering statement outlining your relevant experience and
what you could bring to The Junction Surgery.
Email: [email protected]
Closing date: 1 October 2026
We are looking for someone who can help us build on our existing strengths, deliver the Partners' vision for the
practice and ensure The Junction Surgery continues to thrive in the years ahead.
Pay: £30,000.00-£45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Free flu jabs
- Free parking
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
