Surgery & Practice Manager jobs & career guide

In the UK, a Practice (or Surgery) Manager runs the business side of a GP practice — staff, rotas, finance, contracts and CQC compliance — working alongside the partners. In the USA, a Surgery Manager is usually a senior registered nurse leading a hospital's surgical services department. We recruit both.

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What does a Surgery & Practice Manager do?

  • Day-to-day operational management of the practice or department
  • Staffing, rotas, HR and payroll oversight
  • CQC compliance (UK) or hospital accreditation standards (US)
  • Budgets, contracts and income (QOF and enhanced services in UK general practice)
  • Patient experience, complaints and service development
  • Working closely with partners, clinicians and senior leadership

Where they work

UK: GP practices, Primary Care Networks (PCNs) and private clinics. USA: acute care hospitals and surgical centres.

How to become a Surgery & Practice Manager

  • UK: experience in practice or healthcare operations management; deputy practice manager is a common step
  • UK: working knowledge of CQC, GP contracts and NHS systems
  • USA (Surgery Manager): current RN licence, BLS and several years of surgical services and management experience
  • Calm, organised leadership and strong people skills

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Hiring a Surgery & Practice Manager?

Hiring a practice manager or surgical services leader? We recruit for NHS and private practices in the UK and hospitals in the USA, with framework-approved routes for NHS clients.

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Surgery & Practice Manager — common questions

What does a GP practice manager do day to day?

Runs the business side of the practice — staffing and rotas, finance, contracts, CQC compliance and patient experience — working closely with the partners.

What is a US Surgery Manager?

In the USA, a Surgery Manager is usually a senior registered nurse who leads a hospital's surgical services department — operations, staffing, budgets and quality.

Do I need clinical qualifications to be a UK practice manager?

No — it is an operational and business role. US Surgery Manager roles do require an RN licence.

What experience do practices look for?

Practice or healthcare operations management, CQC knowledge and confident people management.

Do you recruit deputy practice managers?

Yes, along with reception, admin and non-clinical management roles.

How do I apply?

Apply to a live role on this page or send your CV to a named consultant.

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