Health Care Practice Managers
Healthcare practice managers plan, organise, direct and co-ordinate the work and resources of medical, dental and other types of healthcare practice, including veterinary practices.
More about this Career
Average Salary
£39609
New workers start around £21725. Normal pay is £39609 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £66823.
Jobs
937
Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons, and do not distinguish between full and part-time jobs.
Daily Tasks
- Responsible for budgeting, pricing and accounting activities within the practice.
- Liaises with relevant outside organisations (e.g. NHS trust, PCT, social services, drug companies, professional bodies).
- Takes responsibility for stock control of practice equipment, drugs, etc.
- Organises duty rosters for professional and support staff in practice.
- Maintains patient files on medical history, consultations and treatment undertaken and/or drugs prescribed.
- Negotiates contracts for services with other health care providers and purchasers.
- Takes responsibility for health and safety matters within the practice.
- Oversees staff training and monitors training needs.
- Plans work schedules, assigns tasks and delegates responsibilities of practice staff.
Skills Employers are looking for
Soft Skills
Soft skills are non-technical skills that include how you interact with colleagues, solve problems, and manage your work
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Monitoring
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Reading Comprehension
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Active Listening
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Writing
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Speaking
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Critical Thinking
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Learning Strategies
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Active Learning
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Mathematics
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Science
