Management
How to get the most out of performance appraisals
They are a great opportunity for practice managers to monitor the achievements, potential and development needs of staff at their practice - but are you getting the most out of performance appraisals?
Policy Update
Policy Updates - Week Commencing 10th December 2018
This week’s review showcases the diverse range of documents available to FPM members. From dealing with media enquiries to guidelines for the use of email and managing your practice’s car park.
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Practice Manager Salary Survey 2018 - How your gender affects your pay
This year our results reveal that the gender pay gap in practice management roles is at its widest point since we began reporting on it in 2016. Our findings show that men earned on average 15% more than women working in the same roles.
Policy Update
Policy Updates - Week Commencing 3rd December 2018
This week’s review includes an updated Christmas Party Policy, just to help us keep our festive cheer in check - we’re no Scrooges, but no-one wants to be turning up to work the next day with a hangover!
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Practice Manager Salary Survey 2018 Teaser
The results for First Practice Management's Practice Manager Salary Survey are in, and we're giving you a sneak peak of the results here!
Policy Update
Policy Updates - Week Commencing 26th November 2018
FPM members can now access holiday record documents for 2019 via the Toolkit area of the website. These worksheets have been designed to record holidays for up to 35 staff, taking in the 2019 calendar year.
Policy Update
Policy Updates - Week Commencing 19th November 2018
Our Policy and Procedure Library is constantly being updated in line with the changes and developments to policy and law that affect primary care. The documents are easy to pick up and use, meaning you can tailor them to the unique needs of your practice with minimum fuss.
Policy Update
Policy Updates - Week Commencing 12th November 2018
Our Policy and Procedure Library is constantly being updated in line with the changes and developments to policy and law that affect primary care. The documents are easy to pick up and use, meaning you can tailor them to the unique needs of your practice with minimum fuss.
Latest News
GP practices required to apply data opt-out programme by 2020
The National Data Opt-Out Programme was launched by NHS Digital on 25 May 2018, allowing patients to choose whether confidential information about their treatment can be used for research and planning.
Policy Update
Policy Updates - Week Commencing 5th November 2018
Our Policy and Procedure Library is constantly being updated in line with the changes and developments to policy and law that affect primary care. The documents are easy to pick up and use, meaning you can tailor them to the unique needs of your practice with minimum fuss.
Finance
Maximising profit and performance at your practice
We know that GP practices are under constant pressure to implement new initiatives and ease the pressure of patient demand in primary care, often relying on limited services and resources.
Policy Update
Policy Updates - Week Commencing 29th October 2018
This week’s policy review for FPM members includes updates to some very important documents, with revisions to policies on safeguarding, drug storage and emergency incident procedures. FPM is the place to go for up-to-date information that your practice needs!
Policy Update
Policy Updates - Week Commencing 22nd October 2018
This week’s policy update for FPM members includes two new time-saving documents requested by PMs – a sample conditional offer letter for new recruits to the practice, and a formal letter to finalise their employment once any necessary conditions have been met.
Finance
Practice Manager Salary Survey 2018
It's that time of year again - the FPM Practice Management Salary Survey is back! By taking part in this year's survey you could win a first prize of £300 in Secret Escape vouchers or a second prize of £50 of Love2Shop vouchers.
Policy Update
Policy Updates - Week Commencing 15th October 2018
This week’s policy update for FPM members focuses on documents covering issues including occupational health, dress codes, providing references and conflict resolution. Have you had to deal with any of these recently?
Latest News
GP Forward View saves admin staff 192,000 hours
NHS England has reported that its 10 High Impact Actions for Primary Care have succeeded in saving hundreds of thousands of hours for both GPs and administrative staff.
Finance
Are You Being Paid Fairly? Practice Managers Have Their Say
In our Practice Manager Salary Survey 2017 we delved a little deeper than previous studies, including the additional question ‘Do you think your salary is a fair reflection of your role? Why?’ which resulted in some fascinating responses.
Policy Update
Policy Updates - Week Commencing 8th October 2018
This week’s policy update for FPM members focuses on documents that all relate to your staff. The reviewed policies cover a wide range of issues – from questions around payment to issues involving the use of mobile phones and handling grievances.
Policy Update
Policy Updates - Week Commencing 1st October 2018
This week’s policy update for FPM members focuses on HR policies, with revisions to documents relating to apprenticeships and redundancy, as well as agreeing the specifics of a secondment within the business.
Policy Update
Policy Updates - Week Commencing 24th September 2018
This week’s policy update for FPM members focuses on HR policies, with revisions to documents relating to appraisals and self-assessment, as well as making requests for references during recruitment. Try saying that one fast!
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