Salary guide
Chronic Care Manager
- Average salary
- £28,000 – £50,000
- Working hours
- 37.5 hours/week
Healthcare
- Chronic diseases account for 70% of NHS spending
Other names this job is known by
- Long-Term Care Manager
- Disease Management Nurse
Key responsibilities
- Coordinate care for patients with chronic illnesses
- Develop and monitor care plans
- Liaise with healthcare teams and families
- Educate patients on disease management
Skills and qualifications required
- Nursing or healthcare degree
- Experience in chronic care
- Further training in disease management
- Communication and organisational skills
Promotional job opportunities from this role
- Senior Care Manager
- Clinical Lead
- Service Manager
- Policy Advisor
How to get the job
- Complete a nursing or healthcare degree
- Gain experience in chronic care
- Pursue specialist training
- Progress to management or policy roles
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