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Practice Managers Induction Course

Target Audience/Eligibility Criteria

This course is interactive and has been written for new and/or aspiring Practice Managers of the future.

Course Content

This course aims to provide the fundamental knowledge required to support the management of a General Practice. The course will include:

  • The Changing face of General Practice
  • Background to the NHS
  • NHS Structure
  • Funding Streams and Commissioners
  • Type of contract
  •  Payroll
  • NHS Pension Scheme
  • Understanding Doctors Accounts
  • Profit Shares and Tax Liabilities
  • Partnership Agreements
  • Partnerships/Salaried/Locums – the difference and the pitfalls
  • The Training and Teaching Practice
  • Private Fees
  • Premises
  • Practice Manager/Business Manager/Managing Partner
  • An overview of Employment Law
  • Whistleblowing
  • Complaints and Significant Events
  • CQC
  • Glossary of Terms

Participants are encouraged to collect evidence throughout the 3 sessions of the programme and are given a copy of all the course materials.

This is not an exhausted list and participants will have the opportunity to discuss any concerns or issues they have with the group or via 1-1 booked session with the trainer at the end of each session.

Course Duration

Two full days

Trainer/Facilitator

The Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland (LLR) Practice Manager Academy. Bridget Roberts has worked in Practice Management for the last 24 years as a Practice Manager/Managing Partner/Practice Director. She has been writing & delivering local national training courses for practice staff for the last 20 years. Bridget has worked for the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) in London as a freelance trainer. She also has her own consultancy & training business – HK Consulting. Locally, Bridget has worked with over 15 practices across Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland providing hands-on consultancy support & guidance, as well as writing & delivering training courses for Practice staff, Nurses, HCAs, Registrars & Medical Students.

Date/Time/Venue

To be confirmed. Please email gmicb-sto.learningdevelopment@nhs.net and we will add you to the wait list.

Both dates must be attended

Cost

This training is free of charge for all those working in Stockport General Practices.

Booking Process/Additional Information

Bookings for this course should be made via the Virtual College LMS: https://nhsgmstockport.vc-enable.co.uk/. Enquires can be made via gmicb-sto.learningdevelopment@nhs.net or 07393 798115.