Assistant Practice Manager

Job summary

Job title: Assistant Practice Manager Location: Carpenters Practice, Newham Salary: Up to £35,000 depending on experience Hours: 37.5 Help us to deliver great primary care by improving access, outcomes and patient experience. At Operose Health, we delivery local primary care, at scale. It is our purpose to improve access, outcomes and patient experience. Our colleagues live our values and our empowered to be the best they can be for our patients, and each other because we CARE. Caring We listen and through compassion, understanding and a willingness to keep an open mind, we support and empower people to have a healthier future. Ambitious Through determination and our passion for transforming the patient experience, we continue to redefine and revolutionise the future of primary care. Resourceful Creative, agile, with a devotion for lifelong learning, we go above and beyond to improve the quality of our services. Excellence We strive to do the best we can do and be the best we can be for our patients, employees and NHS partners. Main Responsibilities: As a valued member of the Operose Health team, your key duties will include: You will support the Practice Manager and ensure the smooth running of the practice, where required, develop efficient sys

Main duties of the job

The Assistant Practice Manager at Operose Health plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of the practice. Based at Carpenters Practice in Newham, this full-time position offers a salary of up to £35,000 depending on experience. The role involves supporting the Practice Manager in managing IT, Human Resources, Financial Management, and delegating tasks as needed. Key responsibilities include overseeing the day-to-day operations of the surgery, ensuring effective administrative work processing, leading the reception staff appraisal system, and promoting the development and training of reception staff. The ideal candidate will possess reception/customer care experience, a strong understanding of health services, excellent communication and organisational skills, and the ability to work within a team. This position offers numerous benefits, including 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays and access to a learning management system.

About us

Operose Health is a primary care provider committed to improving access, outcomes, and patient experience. With a focus on delivering local primary care at scale, Operose Health empowers its employees to be the best they can be for their patients and colleagues. The organization's core values include caring, ambition, resourcefulness, and excellence. By fostering a supportive and innovative environment, Operose Health aims to redefine and revolutionize the future of primary care. Employees are encouraged to pursue lifelong learning and professional development, and the organization offers various opportunities for specialization and growth within the primary care sector. Operose Health's commitment to quality care and employee wellbeing creates a dynamic workplace that prioritizes both patient and staff satisfaction.

Details

• Date posted: 10 July 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: Depending on experience Salary expectations will be discussed at interview stage.
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 1525412656
• Job locations: Operose Health, Newham, E15 2RA, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Job title:Assistant Practice Manager

Location:Carpenters Practice, Newham

Salary:Up to £35,000 depending on experience

Hours:37.5

Help us to deliver great primary care by improving access, outcomes and patient experience.

At Operose Health, we delivery local primary care, at scale. It is our purpose to improve access, outcomes and patient experience. Our colleagues live our values and our empowered to be the best they can be for our patients, and each other because we CARE.

Caring

We listen and through compassion, understanding and a willingness to keep an open mind, we support and empower people to have a healthier future.

Ambitious

Through determination and our passion for transforming the patient experience, we continue to redefine and revolutionise the future of primary care.

Resourceful

Creative, agile, with a devotion for lifelong learning, we go above and beyond to improve the quality of our services.

Excellence

We strive to do the best we can do and be the best we can be for our patients, employees and NHS partners.

Main Responsibilities:

As a valued member of the Operose Health team, your key duties will include:

• You will support the Practice Manager and ensure the smooth running of the practice, where required, develop efficient systems of management to include IT, Human Resources, Financial Management and to delegate tasks appropriately.
• You will be overseeing the day-to-day operation of the surgery, youwill ensure the effective processing of all administrative work and appropriate liaison with the reception and administration team while leading the attainment of Local and National KPIs, and APMS KPIs.
• Promote the development and identify training needs of reception staff and provide support in the achievement of the objectives of their personal development review. As well as lead the reception staff appraisal system.
• Ensure effective supervise the work of the reception team and co-ordinate support services for other team members and ensure rapid response to incoming telephone calls and ensure appropriate action is taken and messages are recorded and take immediate corrective action when needed.

Ideal Candidate:

What we look for in new colleagues:

• Reception/customer care experience is essential.
• You will be required to have a understanding of health services together with a passion for improving lives and improving healthcare.
• Excellent communication and organisation skills.
• Ability to work within a team and wider colleagues.
• Must be able to work within processes/procedures and needs to maintain confidentiality and data security.
• Must be able to adapt to dealing with changing priorities and flexible to work different shifts as required by business needs.

Package Description:

How well support you:

• Annual salary of up to £35,000 depending on qualifications and experience.
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays pro rata.
• Access to our bespoke learning management system.
• The benefits of working with an at scale provider of primary care means that we lots of opportunities for our colleagues to specialise and develop.
• Car benefit scheme specialising in electric vehicles.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Travel season ticket loans
• Discount cards.
• Employee wellbeing services including free yoga videos and employee wellbeing app.