Deputy Practice Manager

Job Description

Dawley Medical Practice is seeking a Deputy Practice Manager to support the day-to-day management of a busy NHS general practice. Requirements are likely to include relevant administrative or primary-care management experience, strong organisational and communication skills, confidence with budgets, staffing, compliance and practice systems, and good working knowledge of NHS procedures. The successful candidate will support the Practice Manager, coordinate staff and services, help maintain regulatory standards, contribute to service improvement and provide a professional, patient-focused approach. Candidates are expected to work collaboratively with clinicians and administrative teams, manage competing priorities, maintain confidentiality and demonstrate initiative, reliability and sound problem-solving skills.

Company Info

Dawley Medical Practice is an NHS general practice serving patients in Dawley and the surrounding communities of Telford, Shropshire. The practice provides primary-care services through GPs, nurses, healthcare professionals and administrative staff, supporting patients with routine consultations, chronic-condition management, preventive care, screening and access to wider NHS services. As a local GP surgery, it combines clinical care with the operational responsibilities required to run a safe, accessible and efficient healthcare service. The Deputy Practice Manager would work closely with the Practice Manager and the wider multidisciplinary team, helping coordinate staff, systems, finance, governance, patient services and regulatory requirements. The practice is part of the wider NHS primary-care environment and is expected to maintain high standards of confidentiality, patient experience, safeguarding and quality improvement.

Destination Guide

The United Kingdom offers opportunities across healthcare, technology, finance, engineering, education and hospitality, with particularly strong demand for NHS and social-care professionals. Its culture is diverse, generally informal and respectful of personal privacy, while towns and cities provide extensive community, cultural and leisure activities. Lifestyle varies considerably: London and major cities are fast-paced and expensive, whereas regions such as Shropshire offer a quieter setting and lower housing costs. Eligible overseas workers usually need a visa before starting employment. Healthcare roles may qualify for the Health and Care Worker visa if the employer is an approved sponsor and the position meets current requirements; otherwise, a Skilled Worker visa may apply. Applicants should check sponsorship, salary, registration and English-language rules on GOV.UK. Relocating involves arranging accommodation, a National Insurance number, banking, tax registration and NHS access.