Practice Business Manager

Waterloo Medical Centre is a large, progressive and welcoming GP practice serving approximately 12,500 patients in Blackpool. We are committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred healthcare whilst embracing innovation, digital transformation and continuous improvement.

Due to the planned retirement of our current Practice Business Manager on 31 March 2027, we are seeking an experienced and strategic Practice Business Manager to join our senior leadership team and help shape the future of the organisation.

This is a unique opportunity to benefit from a structured handover period with the current post-holder, ensuring continuity of leadership and a smooth transition into a highly influential role within the practice.

We are looking for a dynamic leader with strong financial, commercial and organisational skills who is passionate about developing sustainable healthcare services, driving innovation and leading transformational change within primary care.

Main duties of the job

The Practice Business Manager is the strategic and financial lead for the practice and is responsible for ensuring the long-term sustainability, growth and success of Waterloo Medical Centre.

Working closely with the GP Partners and Practice Manager the successful candidate will provide leadership across financial management, business development, workforce planning, estates development, contract performance, governance, compliance and digital transformation. The post-holder will provide strategic oversight of operational performance through the management team and support the Partners in delivering high-quality, safe, effective and financially sustainable primary care services.

Interviews will take place on Thursday 5th and Friday 6th November 2026