1171 — Health services and public health managers and directors

What this occupation covers

Managers and directors in this unit group plan, organise, direct and co-ordinate the resources and activities of health care providers and purchasers at both district and unit levels.

Typical duties

implements policies of the board, ensures statutory procedures are followed, with particular emphasis on patient safety and the management of risk

liaises with health care professionals to determine short and long-term needs and how to meet these objectives within budgetary constraints

oversees the day-to-day management of the unit or service and provides leadership to staff

uses statistical information to monitor performance and assist with planning

negotiates and manages contracts with providers and purchasers of health care services

manages staff, including recruitment, appraisal and development

monitors and reports upon the effectiveness of services with a view to improving the efficiency of health care provision

coordinates the promotion of public health and wellbeing in the actions and policies of public agencies and their social partners

monitors and reports upon the state of public health and wellbeing

Entry routes and qualifications

Entrants require a degree or equivalent qualification, a professional qualification and/or relevant experience. Off and on-the-job training is provided through management training schemes. The nature of schemes varies between regions and occupational areas.

Sponsorship information

Higher Skilled. Actual duties, sponsor, applicant, salary and any transitional or shortage-list conditions must be checked.

Full Table 1 going rate: £50,300 at 37.5 hours. The applicable salary requirement can differ: use the calculator.

DBS assessment

No code-wide DBS assessment is assigned. Check actual duties, activities, workplace, frequency and jurisdiction. This code does not determine the level of check.

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