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Health care practice managers > Gp Practice Manager
Administration | Managerial
GP practice managers run the business side of doctors' surgeries and health centres.
You could start as an assistant office manager in a health centre or hospital and work your way up through training and promotion.
Other Routes
You can get relevant qualifications by training with The Association of Medical Secretaries, Practice Managers, Administrators and Receptionists (AMSPAR). Qualifications include: a short course Certificate in Health Service Administration, a Level 3 Diploma in Medical Administration, a Level 3 Certificate in Medical Principles for the Administrator or a Level 5 Primary Care and Health Management.
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. As with all NHS roles, you will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of NHS values.
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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.
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