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GP practice managers run the business side of doctors' surgeries and health centres.
You could work: evenings / weekends; on a rota
In this role you could:
You could work at a GP practice or at a health centre.
You can get into this job through:
You could start as an assistant office manager in a health centre or hospital and work your way up through training and promotion.
You could move into practice management from a range of different business backgrounds. You'll usually need to be an experienced manager with a management qualification.
Experience in a health or social care setting would be an advantage, though it's not essential.
You can get relevant qualifications by training with The Association of Medical Secretaries, Practice Managers, Administrators and Receptionists (AMSPAR). Qualifications include:
These are available through a combination of approved training centres, colleges and online learning. You'll need to be working in a health-related job to study some of the higher-level qualifications.
You can find out more from AMSPAR.
You'll need to:
As with all NHS roles, you will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of NHS values. You can find out more in the NHS Constitution.
Membership of The Association of Medical Secretaries, Practice Managers, Administrators and Receptionists (AMSPAR) and the Institute of Healthcare Management will give you access to professional development opportunities.
You can find out more about becoming a GP practice manager from Health Careers.
With experience, you could become a partner (part-owner) of the practice.
You might move into healthcare management in a hospital, health authority or NHS trust.
You could also work as a manager in a social services department, or you could work in private healthcare.
Membership of The Association of Medical Secretaries, Practice Managers, Administrators and Receptionists (AMSPAR) and the Institute of Healthcare Management will give you access to professional development opportunities.
You can find out more about becoming a GP practice manager from Health Careers.