GP practice manager | Average UK Salary & Outlook

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

  • Develop and maintain computerized record management systems to store and process data, such as personnel activities and information, and to produce reports.  
  • Direct, supervise and evaluate work activities of medical, nursing, technical, clerical, service, maintenance, and other personnel.  
  • Direct or conduct recruitment, hiring, and training of personnel.  
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GP practice managers typically work around 36 to 38 hours per week.

As a GP practice manager you will typically work evenings / weekends.

This occupation tends to be:

  • Enterprising — Enterprising occupations frequently involve starting up and carrying out projects. These occupations can involve leading people and making many decisions. Sometimes they require risk taking and often deal with business.
  • Conventional — Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and
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    * from ONETonline
    Average salary
    37,414 GBP *
    per year
    22,250 GBP
    55,000 GBP
    Starting
    5+ Experience
    * data taken from the Office of National Statistics (ons.gov.uk)
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    Future outlook for GP practice managers

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    2% yearly wage growth (on average)
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    30% chance of automation in the future

    GP practice manager - Your future job?


    Which qualifications do I need?

    Find out what you need to know in order to become a GP practice manager and the highest average level of education for people in this role.

    In terms of people already doing this job:

    • 65% of people in this role have a Bachelor's degree
    • 19% of people in this role have a Diploma of Higher Education or equivalent
    • 12% of people in this role have a Master's degree

    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.


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    Administrative Skills

    What soft skills do I need?

    Rise above the competition by brushing up on the 5 most important soft skills you need to become a GP practice manager.
    Speaking Talking to others to convey information effectively
    Critical Thinking Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
    Active Listening Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
    Coordination Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions
    Judgment and Decision Making Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one

    What technical skills do I need?

    Technical skills are programmes, softwares and things you need to know in order to be a successful GP practice manager. Check that you know:
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    Analytical or scientific software Expert Health Data Programming Vitalnet; IBM SPSS Statistics
    2
    Categorization or classification software American Medical Association CodeManager; ColorSoft AutoMatch; Yost Engineering ABN Assistant; Yost Engineering CodeSearch Pro
    3
    Data base user interface and query software Data entry software
    4
    Enterprise resource planning ERP software
    5
    Medical software Cerner ProFile; Epic Systems
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    Administrative Skills

    Things to highlight for your GP practice manager interview

    Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Cooperation Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude. Leadership Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction.

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