Managers in the NHS
Skills required
As a manager in the NHS many people will depend on your decisions, so you'll need to accept great deal of responsibility, be dynamic and able to perform well under considerable pressure. However, as well as any formal requirements, there are some personal skills and qualities you’ll need to make a success of being a manager in the NHS. Some you will learn as your career develops; others are natural assets. To make a success of being a manager you will need:
- A desire to get things done
- Willingness to work with others and respect their views
- Good communication skills
- Organisational skills
- Being confident with numbers
- Being comfortable with IT
- Negotiating skills
- the ability to challenge the way things are and find better alternatives
- Honesty and fairness in dealing with other people
- Leadership potential
- A commitment to the ideals of quality and equity in delivering healthcare
- Above all you'll need determination, motivation and commitment.
