1231 — Health care practice managers

What this occupation covers

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.

Typical duties

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 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

Entry routes and 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.

Sponsorship information

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

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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