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Amanda Gaffney

London,London

Summary

Energetic business/practice manager well-versed in strong communication and organisation skills. Understands the current challenges faced by modern day general practice. Seeks solutions to problems and applies extensive practice based knowledge to findings. Adept at multi-tasking, leading group discussions and managing projects. Building a sense of team and ownership is a key skill and priority. Staff build the basis of a high functioning/quality patient facing service.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education

Work history

PCN Business Manager

Healthcare Central London Ltd
London, London
08.2024 - Current
  • Managed relationships with stakeholders to ensure effective communication and alignment on strategic initiatives.
  • Monitored performance against NWL single offer contract and network DES for two Central London PCNs.
  • Provides reports on performance against all contractual service lines to stakeholders and commissioners
  • Manage board meetings for PCNs alongside clinical directors and PCN contract leads
  • Identify areas of under performance and provide improvement plans
  • Working closely with practice managers to enhance performance and challenges/provide solutions

Practice Manager

Lisson Grove Health Centre
London, London
12.2015 - 08.2024

1) Managed daily operations of practice ensuring high-quality patient care and efficient workflow. Managed complaints/significant events/all practice submissions

2) Patient engagement including PPG meetings/surveys and focus groups. Reviewing patient access and designing change where necessary

3) Developed staff training programmes enhancing team performance and service delivery/ HR management

4) Led recruitment and onboarding of new staff fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment.

5) Monitored financial performance identifying areas for cost reduction and resource optimisation/ all finance management

6) Engaged with PCN/other stakeholders to establish partnerships enhancing service offerings and patient access/compliance with network DES/NWL single offer

7) Evaluated/updated practice policies and procedures recommending improvements to ensure compliance with



all regulatory standards.



healthcare regulations.

  • Facilitated successful audits through meticulous record-keeping and documentation.
  • Developed comprehensive operational policies to ensure regulatory compliance.
  • Fostered strong relationships with patients through excellent communication skills.

Education

Level 7 Leadership & Management - Healthcare

ILM
London/remote
01.2023 - 12.2023

Skills

  • Stakeholder (PCN, ICB, VCS) engagement
  • Performance monitoring
  • Meeting facilitation
  • Improvement planning
  • CQC compliance/inspections
  • People management
  • Strategic planning
  • S1/CQRS/Surgery connect/c-the signs/NWRS

Timeline

PCN Business Manager

Healthcare Central London Ltd
08.2024 - Current

Level 7 Leadership & Management - Healthcare

ILM
01.2023 - 12.2023

Practice Manager

Lisson Grove Health Centre
12.2015 - 08.2024
Amanda Gaffney