SOC 2020 · 1231
Health care practice managers
Immigration Rules Appendix Skilled Occupations from
Skilled Worker
Not eligible
No Skilled Worker route through this code.
Salary floor
£41,700
The general threshold, £41,700, is the higher of the two.
Shortage lists
Not listed
This code is on neither the Immigration Salary List nor the Temporary Shortage List.
What this occupation actually pays
ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings, full-time gross annual pay.
- UK pay for this occupation
View these figures as a table
| Percentile | Pay |
|---|---|
| 25th | £36,270 |
| 50th | £42,559 |
| Region | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK 2025 | — | £36,270 | £42,559 | — | — |
| London 2025 | — | — | £39,493 | — | — |
| North West 2025 | — | — | £37,157 | — | — |
| Scotland 2025 | — | — | £40,530 | — | — |
| South West 2025 | — | — | £55,205 | — | — |
| Wales 2025 | — | — | £46,706 |
Job titles in this code
What the work involves
Healthcare practice managers plan, organise, direct and co-ordinate the work and resources of medical, dental and other types of healthcare practice, including veterinary practices.
Typical tasks
plans work schedules, assigns tasks and delegates responsibilities of practice staff
oversees staff training and monitors training needs
takes responsibility for health and safety matters within the practice
negotiates contracts for services with other health care providers and purchasers
maintains patient files on medical history, consultations and treatment undertaken and/or drugs prescribed
organises duty rosters for professional and support staff in practice
takes responsibility for stock control of practice equipment, drugs, etc
liaises with relevant outside organisations (e.g. NHS trust, PCT, social services, drug companies, professional bodies)
responsible for budgeting, pricing and accounting activities within the practice
Entry routes and qualifications
There are no pre-set entry requirements. Candidates are recruited with a variety of academic qualifications or with relevant experience. Professional qualifications are available and are required for certain posts.