Healthcare practice manager - overview

As a healthcare practice manager, sometimes called a health service manager, you’ll manage and shape the delivery of health services to customers or the wider community. Read on to find out more about what working in this area is like, where you might work and how you can study or work towards getting a role.

Learn what the role involves below.

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What does a healthcare practice manager do?

As a healthcare practice manager, you might be responsible for managing a range of different operations in a healthcare facility. Your position might be in a hospital, community health centre or doctor’s office, for example. Some roles in this area might focus on one area of management such as finances, personnel, strategy or daily operations, while others are more general.

The responsibilities of healthcare practice managers are varied and can change within a role according to the needs of the employer. You might do things like gather data and report on the performance of your facility, oversee recruitment and training, engage with relevant partner organisations, or manage finances. As an organised individual who’s passionate about improving health, you’ll find this role very rewarding.

What will your days involve?

Daily tasks will vary but could involve:

  • Setting and monitoring budgets and other finances
  • Working with external partners such as social services
  • Managing stocks of health equipment and medicines
  • Managing the staff roster, recruitment and training
  • Overseeing health databases
  • Monitoring health and safety compliance
  • Supporting staff in their regular activities

FAQs

How much can you earn as a healthcare practice manager?

The average salary for a healthcare practice manager in the UK is £53,560. Graduates start at around £33,500.

Does a healthcare practice manager involve travel in the UK or overseas?

This role doesn’t typically involve international travel. You’ll normally focus on serving a certain facility or community.

Can you work from home as a healthcare practice manager?

While some of your responsibilities in this role can be carried out remotely and at home, it’s generally expected that healthcare practice managers are present at their workplace.

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