GP practice manager

Entry Requirements:

You can get into this job through:

• working towards this role
• applying directly
• training courses run by professional bodies

Entry requirements:

Entry requirements:

Entry requirements:

Work

You could start as an assistant office manager in a health centre or hospital and do training to work your way up.

DirectApplication

You could apply directly to become a GP practice manager.

You'll usually need to have a business background and be an experienced manager with a management qualification.

It might be useful if you have experience working in health or social care.

OtherRoutes

You could do a training course with the Association of Medical Secretaries, Practice Administrators and Receptionists (AMSPAR)  to get qualified.

Qualifications include:

• Level 3 Diploma in Medical Administration
• Level 3 Certificate in Medical Principles for the Administrator
• Level 5 Primary Care and Health Management

You can do these courses at an approved training centre, college or online. For some qualifications, you'll need to be working in a job related to health.

Required Skills:

Digital skills : to be able to use a computer and the main software packages competently

Skills:

• 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 flexible and open to change
• customer service skills
• the ability to accept criticism and work well under pressure
• knowledge of human resources and employment law
• the ability to read English
• the ability to think clearly using logic and reasoning
• thinking and reasoning skills
• active listening skills
• excellent written communication skills
• the ability to use your judgement and make decisions
• maths skills
• concentration skills

What you'll do:

GP practice managers run the business side of doctors' surgeries and health centres.

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

Location : You could work at a GP practice or at a health centre.

Salary:

Starter : £30,000
Experienced : £60,000

These figures are a guide

Working hours:

36 - 38 hours a week

Working Pattern is evenings / weekends on a rota

Career Path:

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