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What have NHS managers ever done for us?

Edward Granter, Paula Hyde¹

¹Manchester Business School, University of Manchester, UK.

London Journal of Primary Care

|May 8, 2015

Summary

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UK National Health Service (NHS) managers are often perceived negatively. This study highlights their crucial, yet misunderstood, role in addressing organizational challenges and improving clinical outcomes.

Keywords:

NHS efficiency managers organisations policy

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Area of Science:

Healthcare Management
Public Sector Administration
Organizational Behavior

Background:

Negative media portrayals often associate public sector managers, including those in the UK National Health Service (NHS), with inefficiency.
A public perception gap exists regarding the contributions of healthcare managers compared to frontline roles.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore the role and perception of healthcare managers within the UK National Health Service.
To provide evidence from literature and fieldwork on the importance of healthcare managers.

Main Methods:

Literature review on attitudes towards and roles of healthcare managers.
Interview and observation-based fieldwork with NHS managers.

Main Results:

The role of healthcare managers is frequently misunderstood.
Managers face significant and large-scale organizational challenges within the healthcare sector.

Conclusions:

Healthcare managers are essential partners in achieving clinical outcomes.
Recognizing and understanding the managerial role is vital for an effective health service.