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Managers and directors in this unit group plan, organise, direct and co-ordinate the resources and activities of health care providers and purchasers at both district and unit levels.

Main tasks

  • Monitors and reports upon the state of public health and wellbeing.
  • Coordinates the promotion of public health and wellbeing in the actions and policies of public agencies and their social partners.
  • Monitors and reports upon the effectiveness of services with a view to improving the efficiency of health care provision.
  • Manages staff, including recruitment, appraisal and development.
  • Negotiates and manages contracts with providers and purchasers of health care services.
  • Uses statistical information to monitor performance and assist with planning.
  • Oversees the day-to-day management of the unit or service and provides leadership to staff.
  • Liaises with health care professionals to determine short and long-term needs and how to meet these objectives within budgetary constraints.
  • Implements policies of the board, ensures statutory procedures are followed, with particular emphasis on patient safety and the management of risk.

Source: Office for National Statistics.

Salary and earnings

Potential earnings

£138,521.42

Average earnings

£59,831.50

Source: Office for National Statistics' Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE).

Skills & knowledge

The top 5 most important skills and knowledge requirements relevant to this career.

Monitoring

Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Reading Comprehension

Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

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.

Writing

Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Speaking

Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Administration and Management

Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modelling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.

Customer and Personal Service

Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

Personnel and Human Resources

Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labour relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.

Economics and Accounting

Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking and the analysis and reporting of financial data.

English Language

Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

What course level do I need to study?

The level of study required will vary with each job, sector and company. The table below shows the level of study achieved by those currently working in this career choice.

Educational requirements: Honours, Bachelor's degree

Source: Office for National Statistics.

Level of study Percentage achieved
Level 0 0%
Level 1 0%
Level 2 5%
Level 3 10%
Level 4-5 (Higher Education) 13%
Level 6 (Bachelors) 37%
Level 7 (Masters or equivalent) 34%
Level 8 (Doctorate) 1%

Source: Labour Force Survey (LFS) data.

Economic data for careers is provided by Lightcast and also available through our Career Coach app. Job postings, employment and earnings information is represented at the regional level for the East Midlands.