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.

Entry Reqirements

Level 3 NVQ; A Levels

Typical 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.

Desired Skills

Monitoring, Reading Comprehension, Active Listening, Writing, Speaking, Critical Thinking, Learning Strategies, Active Learning, Mathematics, Science