£7,800
Average salary at age 20
£41,080
Average Salary
57
Average hours per week
Description
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.Main Tasks
- Plans work schedules, assigns tasks and delegates responsibilities of practice staff;
- Oversees staff training and monitors training needs;
- Takes responsibility for health and safety matters within the practice;
- Negotiates contracts for services with other health care providers and purchasers;
- Maintains patient files on medical history, consultations made and treatment undertaken and/or drugs prescribed;
- Organises duty rosters for professional and support staff in practice;
- Takes responsibility for stock control of practice equipment, drugs etc.;
- Liaises with relevant outside organisations (e.g. NHS trust, PCT, social services, drug companies, professional bodies);
- Responsible for budgeting, pricing and accounting activities within the practice.
Qualifications
There are no pre-set entry requirements. Candidates are recruited with a variety of academic qualifications or with relevant experience. Professional qualifications are available and are required for certain posts.UK Prospects
32500
Workforce Size
2.17%
Predicted growth 2024 - 2027
3177
Predicted Replacement 2024 - 2027
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