Assistant Practice Manager - Maternity Leave

Job summary

Brookmill Medical Centre are looking to appoint an Assistant Practice Manager to cover maternity leave for around 12 months from late January 2027. This is also a fantastic opportunity for any aspiring managers to get experience of managing in General Practice, working with a supportive and experienced team.

The postholder will work as part of a wider management team comprising the Managing Partner, Office Manager and Senior Administrator, (there will also be opportunity to spend time with the member of staff the cover is being provided for to ensure a smooth handover).

Main duties of the job

We are looking for someone with strong organisational skills, who is compassionate and confident with excellent communication and IT expertise, and the ability to support our staff and partners in the running of the day to day functions of a busy practice. Ideally you will have experience in working in General Practice at a supervisory / management level, but other NHS experience would also be considered for the right candidate.

About us

Brookmill Medical Centre is a busy GP Practice, who are also a training practice for future GPs. Based in Leigh, and part of Leigh Primary Care Network. We have a very experienced team who pride themselves on providing an excellent service to our patient population of almost 9000 patients. We are a partnership made up of four GPs and a Manager and have a wide range of roles including Salaried GP, ANP, pharmacist, nursing team of 2 Practice Nurses, a GP Assistant and HCA, in addition to a large team of reception and administrative staff.

As well as a competitive salary (which will be in line with experience), the role offers NHS pension, 25 days annual leave (plus Bank Holidays), employees assistance programme. A great opportunity for someone with ambition to progress to a Practice Management position in the future.

Details

• Date posted: 20 October 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: Depending on experience
• Contract: Fixed term
• Duration: 12 months
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: A2211-26-0008
• Job locations: College Street, Leigh, Lancashire, WN7 2RB, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

The role of Assistant Practice Manager requires a self-motivated, disciplined individual to take ownership of the efficient day to day running of the practice, supporting the Managing Partner and working as a key member of the Management Team.

The postholder will offer strong leadership with business, financial and people skills to continue to drive the practice forward by identifying, and acting on, practice and business opportunities.

Main responsibilities of the Assistant Practice Manager Role;

To take responsibility for the line management of the administration staff

To maintain Clinical Services

To ensure effective administration support

To manage all aspects of patient information

To monitor contract targets along with the rest of the management team, striving to achieve the best possible outcomes

To provide appropriate assistance to the Managing Partner in all day-to-day activities and duties.