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Job summary
We're looking for a proactive, organised, and practical Operations & Finance Assistant to join our busy GP Practice team.
This is a varied role supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the practice with responsibilities across finance, procurement, administration, systems, and wider operations. You'll need to be confident with numbers and systems, comfortable working with people, and someone who naturally spots what needs doing and gets things moving.
Main duties of the job
- Support financial monitoring and reporting, including updating Income & Expenditure and P&L information.
- Coordinate clinical and non-clinical purchasing and procurement, ensuring value for money and appropriate authorisation.
- Assist with the purchase ledger, including, invoices, supporting documentation, and payment preparation.
- Prepare and monitor practice claims and income, following up payments and resolving discrepancies.
- Coordinate clinical stock checks, monitoring stock levels, expiry dates and replenishment.
- Provide day-to-day operational support across practice sites, including facilities, suppliers, systems, and administration.
- Identify and support process improvements to improve efficiency, consistency, and value for money.
- Support the maintenance and review of the Practice Business Continuity Plan.
- Assist with CQC requirements and quality improvement work, including maintaining evidence and tracking actions.
- Maintain accurate, confidential, and well-organised financial, operational, and procurement records.
- Work collaboratively with clinical and non-clinical teams, responding flexibly to changing practice priorities.
- Provide additional support to the Head of Operations & Finance and wider management team as required.
About us
We are friendly GP practice with over 70 years of history, led by a stable, forward-thinking Partnership that is ready to embrace the new look of Primary Care.
We have four site and over 45,000 patients across the city of Derby.
We seek someone who is keen to become a part of a growing and supportive team and is looking to work in an ambitious practice.
In return, Lister House Surgery will offer you the following benefits:
- Generous holiday entitlement
- NHS Pensions Scheme
- Access to variety of NHS discounts
- Employee EAP well-being support
- Employee discounts
Details
Date posted
08 October 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
A5287-26-0038
Job locations
207 St Thomas Road
Pear Tree
Derby
DE23 8RJ
United Kingdom
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details regarding this post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details regarding this post.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GCSE level or equivalent
- GCSE Mathematics and English (C or above)
- Good standard of education with excellent literacy and numeracy skills
Experience
Desirable
- Experience of working with the general public
- Experience of working in a health care setting
Other Requirements
Essential
- Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
- Maintains confidentiality at all times
Desirable
- Full UK driving licence
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills (written, oral, and presenting)
- Forward thinking and able to work autonomously
- Proactive process improvement
- Skilled in Microsoft Office software
- Effective time management (planning and organising)
Desirable
- SystmOne Clinical system > 1 year
- Experience of project management
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Polite and confident
- Flexible and cooperative
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Proactive and self-motivated
- Ability to use initiative and judgement
- Practical and solutions-focused
- Ability to work under pressure
- Confident, assertive, and resilient
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GCSE level or equivalent
- GCSE Mathematics and English (C or above)
- Good standard of education with excellent literacy and numeracy skills
Experience
Desirable
- Experience of working with the general public
- Experience of working in a health care setting
Other Requirements
Essential
- Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
- Maintains confidentiality at all times
Desirable
- Full UK driving licence
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills (written, oral, and presenting)
- Forward thinking and able to work autonomously
- Proactive process improvement
- Skilled in Microsoft Office software
- Effective time management (planning and organising)
Desirable
- SystmOne Clinical system > 1 year
- Experience of project management
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Polite and confident
- Flexible and cooperative
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Proactive and self-motivated
- Ability to use initiative and judgement
- Practical and solutions-focused
- Ability to work under pressure
- Confident, assertive, and resilient
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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 (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Lister House Surgery
Address
207 St Thomas Road
Pear Tree
Derby
DE23 8RJ
United Kingdom
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Employer details
Employer name
Lister House Surgery
Address
207 St Thomas Road
Pear Tree
Derby
DE23 8RJ
United Kingdom