Clinic Manager (Mat Cover)

Envisage Dental; Basingstoke; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual bonus up to £7,000

Fully funded CPD & leadership training

Company pension

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted dental treatment

Job summary

Envisage Dental Basingstoke is seeking a proactive Clinic Manager to lead the practice during a six‑month maternity cover contract, with the potential for extension. You will steer daily operations, develop the team and drive patient care and commercial performance.

The role requires strong leadership, commercial awareness and experience in dentistry with KPIs, budgets and compliance knowledge. Monday–Friday hours, competitive salary and an up to £7,000 annual bonus await the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Previous management or significant leadership experience within dentistry.
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of dental practice performance.
• Experience working with KPIs, targets, budgets or financial performance.
• Ability to identify growth opportunities and translate data into action.
• Excellent leadership, coaching and communication skills.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities.
• Understanding of compliance within a regulated dental environment.
• A proactive, adaptable and solutions-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and develop the clinical and administrative team.
• Build a positive, collaborative culture through coaching and communication.
• Conduct daily huddles, one-to-ones and practice meetings.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, colleague development and performance management.
• Build strong relationships with clinicians and associates.
• Drive practice performance, revenue and profitability.
• Monitor KPIs and financial reports, turning insights into action plans.
• Identify opportunities to grow the business and improve performance.
• Oversee practice expenses, payroll approvals and associate payments.
• Support local marketing, patient retention and business development initiatives.

Skills

Management experience

Commercial awareness

KPI tracking

Data-driven decisions

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Regulatory compliance

Problem-solving

Job description

Clinic Manager | Envisage Dental Basingstoke

Salary: Competitive, depending on experience, plus up to £7,000 annual performance bonus
Contract: 6-month fixed-term maternity cover, with potential for extension
Hours: Monday–Friday, 7:45am–5:15pm (42.5 hours per week, with some flexibility)

Ready to Lead, Inspire and Make an Impact?

About the Role

We're looking for a motivated, people-focused and commercially minded Clinic Manager to lead our Basingstoke practice during a six-month maternity cover contract, with potential for extension or a longer-term opportunity.

You’ll oversee the day-to-day running of the practice, working closely with your Director of Clinic Support (DOCS) to develop the team, deliver excellent patient care and drive commercial performance.

We’re keen to hear from experienced Dental Practice Managers, Assistant Practice Managers ready for the next step, and Lead Dental Nurses who can demonstrate strong leadership, organisational skills and commercial awareness.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership and Team Development

• Lead, motivate and develop the clinical and administrative team.

• Build a positive, collaborative culture through coaching and communication.

• Conduct daily huddles, one-to-ones and practice meetings.

• Support recruitment, onboarding, colleague development and performance management.

• Build strong relationships with clinicians and associates.

Commercial Performance and Growth

• Drive practice performance, revenue and profitability.

• Monitor KPIs and financial reports, turning insights into effective action plans.

• Identify opportunities to grow the business and improve performance.

• Optimise clinician diaries, appointment utilisation, recalls and treatment conversion.

• Oversee practice expenses, payroll approvals and associate payments.

• Support local marketing, patient retention and business development initiatives.

Operations and Compliance

• Ensure the smooth and efficient running of the practice.

• Maintain excellent standards of patient care and service.

• Oversee stock, stock takes, equipment servicing and maintenance.

• Manage patient feedback and complaints professionally.

• Maintain compliance with CQC requirements, health and safety legislation and dental regulations.

• Identify improvements to enhance efficiency and patient experience.

Collaboration

• Work with your Director of Clinic Support to deliver practice objectives.

• Collaborate with Finance, HR, Recruitment, Marketing and IT teams.

• Share best practice and support neighbouring practices when required.

What We're Looking For

Essential:

• Previous management or significant leadership experience within dentistry.

• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of dental practice performance.

• Experience working with KPIs, targets, budgets or financial performance.

• Ability to identify growth opportunities and translate data into action.

• Excellent leadership, coaching and communication skills.

• Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities.

• Understanding of compliance within a regulated dental environment.

• A proactive, adaptable and solutions-focused approach.

About the Practice

Envisage Dental Basingstoke is a modern, five-surgery private dental practice with a strong reputation for exceptional patient care and clinical excellence. Offering a broad range of private treatments and hygiene services supported by EMS technology, we pride ourselves on delivering an outstanding patient experience.

With convenient on-site parking and additional parking nearby, the practice is easily accessible. As part of Envisage Dental, one of the UK's leading private dental groups, you’ll join an organisation that empowers local teams and puts patient care at the heart of everything it does.

Who Should Apply?

We’re particularly interested in experienced Practice Managers, Assistant Practice Managers looking to progress, and Lead Dental Nurses ready to move into management.

You don’t need to tick every box. We’re looking for the right attitude, dental knowledge, leadership potential and commercial mindset. Private dentistry, CQC compliance and business development experience would be advantageous.

What's in It for You?

• Competitive salary, depending on experience.

• Annual performance bonus of up to £7,000.

• Monday-to-Friday working pattern, with some flexibility.

• Six-month maternity cover contract with potential for extension.

• Fully funded CPD and leadership development.

• Company pension and annual GDC registration where applicable.

• Employee Assistance Programme and referral scheme.

• Discounted dental treatment and holiday purchase scheme.

• Opportunities for career development within Envisage Dental.

Ready for Your Next Career Move?

Here at Envisage Dental, we celebrate collaboration and transparency. We are proud to be an inclusive equal opportunity workplace. We have created a workforce that is reflective of our diverse patient and practice communities, that promotes positivity, and we believe this is critical to our success. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic.

As part of our commitment to closing the Gender Pay Gap and ensuring equal opportunities for all candidates, we do not request or consider salary history at any stage of our recruitment process. Our compensation decisions are based on the requirements of the role, relevant skills and experience, and our commitment to fair and equitable pay.