GP practice manager
GP practice managers run the business side of doctors' surgeries and health centres.
Typical Salary
£30,000 – £60,000
per year
Working Hours
36–38
hours per week
Day-to-day tasks
As a GP practice manager, you could:
- supervise medical secretaries and manage reception
- manage medical records and appointment systems
- make sure the practice meets its financial targets
- monitor prescriptions, order stock and organise rotas
- arrange cleaning, maintenance and security for the building
Skills needed
- to be thorough and pay attention to detail
- business management skills
- knowledge of English language
- administration skills
- leadership skills
- the ability to work well with others
- excellent verbal communication skills
- patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
- to be able to use a computer and the main software packages competently
How to get into this role
You can get into this job through:
- working towards this role
- applying directly
- training courses run by professional bodies
Career progression
With experience you could:
- become a partner of a GP practice
- move into healthcare management in a hospital, health authority or NHS trust
- work as a manager in private healthcare or in social services