Job Introduction
Practice Manager – Heron GP Practice, Leicester
Take the Next Step in Your Healthcare Leadership Career with DHU Healthcare!
Are you an experienced and dynamic leader ready to make a real difference in primary care? DHU Healthcare is seeking an Interim Practice Manager to join our dedicated team at Heron GP Practice, Leicester, playing a pivotal role in delivering operational excellence and outstanding patient care.
What DHU Healthcare Can Offer You:
Location: Heron GP Practice, 1 Spinney Hill Road, Leicester, LE5 3GH
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full-Time - 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £37,338 per annum
Why Join DHU Healthcare?
Generous Annual Leave: 25 days + 8 bank holidays (increasing with service) — Pro Rata
Health Cash Plan: Free Level 1 cover after six months – includes dental, optical, therapies, and 24/7 GP access for you and your family
NHS Pension Scheme: Continue your contributions and retain NHS benefits
Car Lease Scheme: Hybrid and electric vehicles available through NHS Fleet Solutions
Cycle to Work Scheme: In partnership with Halfords
Employee Assistance Programme & Wellbeing Hub: Including shopping discounts and mental health support
Birthday Leave Guarantee: Take your birthday off or use the day another time
Free Parking: Available at most of our locations
Supportive, Inclusive Culture: We champion diversity, equity, and professional development
What Your Typical Day Looks Like:
Leading the day-to-day operations of the practice with a focus on quality, compliance, and service improvement
Collaborating with clinical leads and PCN colleagues to enhance care delivery
Managing QOF, IIF and other NHS frameworks to optimise income and performance
Ensuring CQC compliance and high standards of governance
Line managing administrative teams and fostering a culture of accountability and teamwork
Overseeing HR responsibilities, including recruitment, onboarding, training, and wellbeing
Driving strategic goals in digital innovation, finance, and patient experience
Acting as a key liaison with PCNs and supporting external partnerships
To Be a Successful Practice Manager, You’ll Need:
Essential:
Significant management experience in a GP or healthcare setting
Deep understanding of NHS structures and primary care operations
Knowledge of QOF, NHS contract requirements, and PCNs
Proven leadership, financial, and communication skills
Experience with CQC inspections and managing quality improvement initiatives
Desirable:
AMSPAR, ILM or equivalent leadership/management qualification
Familiarity with ARRS roles, IIF targets, and NHS digital transformation
At DHU Healthcare, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered. We welcome applications from all individuals and communities we serve. Learn more about our Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion pledge by clicking here
We are also proud to be a Forces-Friendly Employer, welcoming Veterans, Reservists, and military families into our workforce.
Ready to Lead with Purpose?
Apply today and join a team where your leadership drives meaningful change.
Need a different way to apply? We’re here to help — just email us at dhutalentacquisition@dhuhealthcare.nhs.uk
