1241- HEALTH CARE PRACTICE MANAGERS

Job Title: 

HEALTH CARE PRACTICE MANAGERS

Alternate Titles: 

Clinic manager,GP practice manager,Veterinary practice manager

Job 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.

Education: 

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.
Refer The S/NVQ framework for more details

NS-SEC: 

The simplified NS-SEC analytic class for this code is 2
The simplified NS-SEC operational category for this code is 5
Refer The National Statistics Socio-economic Classification for more details

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.
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Source Of Info: 

Office of National Statistics UK