Medical Directors
A Medical Director directs and manages a medical practice, clinic, lab or public health program. Organizes and manages of staff physicians, policy implementation, and ensures that standards for medical care are communicated and maintained.
About this Career
Average Salary
£34,731New workers start at around £19,049. Normal pay is £34,731 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £58,593
Annual Openings
35Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons in London, and do not distinguish between full and part-time jobs
Daily Tasks
- Responsible for budgeting, pricing and accounting activities within the practice.
- Liaises with relevant outside organisations (e.g. NHS trust, PCT, social services, drug companies, professional bodies).
- Takes responsibility for stock control of practice equipment, drugs, etc.
- Organises duty rosters for professional and support staff in practice.
- Maintains patient files on medical history, consultations and treatment undertaken and/or drugs prescribed.
- Negotiates contracts for services with other health care providers and purchasers.
- Takes responsibility for health and safety matters within the practice.
- Oversees staff training and monitors training needs.
- Plans work schedules, assigns tasks and delegates responsibilities of practice staff.
Skills Employers are looking for
| Skills | Importance |
|---|---|
| Monitoring | 57% |
| Reading Comprehension | 53% |
| Active Listening | 48% |
| Writing | 48% |
| Speaking | 48% |
| Critical Thinking | 48% |
| Learning Strategies | 44% |
| Active Learning | 42% |
| Mathematics | 39% |
| Science | 1% |