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NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join us at The O’Connell Street Medical Practice as our Practice Manager.
If you’re passionate about operational efficiency, great at building relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, and want to use you proven track record in all aspects of management to ensure delivery of the highest quality patient care – then we want to hear from you.
Location: The O’Connell Street Medical Practice, 6 O’Connell Street, Hawick, TD9 9HU
Salary and Hours: negotiable - dependant on experience – Full Time
Reporting To: GP Partners of the O’Connell Street Medical Practice
You will be leading all aspects of general management, including human resources, financial management, patient service delivery, IT and risk management. You will work closely with our supportive and experienced Partners and staff to ensure the effective management of the Practice.
About Us
We are a friendly, organised and caring practice serving the historical textile town of Hawick. We are a 90 minute car journey from both Edinburgh and Newcastle. Hawick has excellent local facilities and recreational opportunities.
- We have a stable team of 5 GP Partners, 7 receptionists and a full complement of practice nurses, health care assistants, advanced nurse practitioners and pharmacist.
- List size of 6,200 patients
- GP owned Health Centre
- Excellent extended Primary Care Team including Treatment Room , Health Visiting , Community Nursing , Pharmacist, First Contact Physio and Lifestyle Advisor
- Friendly and efficient office team, employing Workflow Optimisation and Care Navigation
- Fully engaged with implementation of new GP Contract
- Full Range of enhanced services, including minor Operations, and extended opening
Benefits at The O’Connell Street Medical Practice
- Competitive salary
- Pension Scheme
- Generous Annual Leave
- Beautiful countryside to live in with a wide range of local amenities and outdoor pursuits
- Dynamic and friendly practice with good work life balance
How to Apply
To apply, please submit your CV and a supporting cover letter to let us know why you are the right person for this exciting opportunity on thanos.keramidas@borders.scot.nhs.uk . Your CV and cover letter should clearly demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria in the job description.
The closing date for applications is 4th of July 2022.
Informal visits to the practice are welcome. If you would like to arrange a visit or have any questions about the role, please contact Thanos Keramidas – Practice Manager at thanos.keramidas@borders.scot.nhs.uk or Dr Robin Michie – GP Partner at robin.michie@borders.scot.nhs.uk who will be delighted to help.
Position is permanent. 6 months probationary period applies.
The position is located at O’Connell Street Medical Practice at the centre of Hawick.