Assistant Practice Manager

mydentist (UK); Poole; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days holidays

Health benefits

Discounts

Recognition programs

Job summary

mydentist is recruiting an Assistant Practice Manager for a busy Poole practice, offering 38-40 hours per week on a full-time, permanent basis. The role focuses on leading a modern 11-surgery site, with on-site parking and good transport links.

You'll drive performance, manage a team of dental nurses and receptionists, ensure regulatory compliance, and use financial data to support commercial decisions while delivering outstanding patient care.

Qualifications

• Our candidate should be commercially minded and capable of driving practice growth.
• Ideally have knowledge of NHS dentistry and experience with the R4 system.
• Proven ability to identify and develop business opportunities.
• We welcome applicants from retail, leisure or hospitality sectors.

Responsibilities

• Drive the practice’s performance with set objectives, including patient care quality and financial targets.
• Lead a team of practice staff, including dental nurses and receptionists, while engaging with clinicians.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and adherence to industry standards.
• Interpret financial data to support commercial decisions and budgeting.
• Foster a collaborative, patient-centered team culture.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Leadership

Team management

Business development

Tools

R4 system

Job description

Your future, as a Assistant Practice Manager at mydentist

Your future, your schedule

You’ll join us as an Assistant Practice Manager in our busy practice in Poole.

A full-time and permanent position- 38-40 hours available.

Your future as a Assistant Practice Manager

• An exciting opportunity to support in leading a modern 11-surgery dental practice located near the shopping centre

• Based close to local transport routes, and with on-site parking

• The practice offers a wide range of NHS and specialist private treatments, including Clear Correct, composite bonding, teeth whitening and implants, with the opportunity to grow the private revenue even further

Your future, with us

Working at mydentist means you’ll be part of the UK’s leading dental network. Here, you’ll be trusted to do your best work, making decisions with your patients at the heart, with our full backing. We’re ambitiously transforming how we deliver dentistry, making investments in our practices and people. Everyone is free to be themselves, respect is a given, and we’re always there to support one another.

Your future, your benefits

• Holidays rising to 30 days per year with service (plus bank holidays)

• Health and well-being benefits, including a virtual GP service and Employee Assistance Programme helpline, which includes free counselling sessions

• Access to fantastic discounts at cinemas, major retail brands, restaurants and coffee chains - simple and easy to access, making it possible to save hundreds of pounds a year

• Recognition schemes, including Dental Heroes and service awards

Your future, your role

• Driving your practice’s performance with set objectives, including providing outstanding patient care, meeting financial targets, and managing budgets

• Leading a team of practice support employees, including dental nurses and receptionists, and engaging with clinicians whilst you manage the contractual relationship

• Managing compliance and meeting the requirements of our regulators

• Interpreting financial data, including profit and loss accounts to make commercial decisions

• You will enjoy being part of a team that’s passionate about caring for patients and helping the nation smile.

Skills and Experience

• We are looking for a commercially minded manager to drive practice growth

• Ideally have knowledge of NHS Dentistry and previous experience with R4 system

• Able to identify opportunity for Business Development

• We welcome applicants from Retail, Leisure or Hospitality sectors

Your future starts here

Build a fulfilling career with us, where you’ll find the opportunity to develop your skills and shape your work life with the support of a caring and inclusive team that supports one another.