Wakering Medical Centre is looking for a committed and enthusiastic Administration Manager to join the management team at our friendly and busy practice.

The surgery is based in the village of Great Wakering, a semi-rural location 10 miles from Southend on Sea and has a list size of 10500 patients.
The right candidate should have excellent communication skills. In turn we can offer a competitive salary along with NHS pension, flexible working arrangements and the opportunity to be part of a fantastic and supportive team.

The role will be to assist with the following:

  • Day to day running of the practice.
  • CQC (care quality commission) regulations and compliance
  • Familiarity with staffing and employment law
  • Ability to chair complex practice meetings.
  • Liaising with PCN, online TEAMS meetings and management of PCN staff assigned to the practice.
  • Monitoring compliance with health & safety legislation
  • Familiarity and understanding of all aspects of PCSE.
  • Managing all aspects of QOF to ensure best practice performance.
  • Complaints
  • Keeping up to date with NHS changes within general practice and implementing changes where necessary
  • Covering other jobs within the practice as and when required including reception, secretary and dispensary roles, and other administrative tasks usually
  • done by other members of the team as and when necessary.
  • The ideal candidate should have a knowledge of practice finance, payroll, VAT etc although the bulk of this work is completed by the practice’s
  • Business/Finance Manager
  • We are looking for a flexible team member to join our busy practice team. We would welcome applications from organised, adaptable, and friendly individuals who are keen to help us provide high levels of customer service.
  • Essential previous experience in a GP surgery or healthcare setting is required. You will have excellent communication skills with a clear and polite telephone manner. You will work in a polite, confidential, and discreet manner.
  • You will have experience of working with the general public, being sensitive and empathic in distressing situations. You will be confident to work as part of a team and be able to think on your feet independently. Strong IT and administration skills and a knowledge of the SystmOne clinical system.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
Please note this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
We may close applications early if we find the right candidate.
If you would like an informal visit, to discuss the position or apply for the post, please contact

Contact and apply to

Please use email communication to submit CV's or ask any questions regarding the post, practice phone line very busy and calls held in a queue. Thank you.
Lorraine Warner or Vicki Sweetingham
Wakering Medical Centre, 274 High Street, Great Wakering, Southend on Sea, SS3 0HX