Dental Practice Manager - Horsham

Zest Business Group Ltd; Horsham; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Zest Business Group Ltd is seeking an experienced Practice Manager to lead a 6-surgery mixed NHS and Private Dental Practice in Horsham. You will oversee daily operations, manage budgeting and staffing, and drive high-quality patient care with strong leadership and regulatory compliance.

The role requires proven practice management, financial acumen, and excellent communication skills to inspire teams and optimize patient journeys. Salary from £38k with relevant fees paid.

Qualifications

• At least one year experience in the dental industry.
• Proven practice management skills.
• Strong financial management abilities and cost control.
• Excellent people management and HR familiarity.
• Familiarity with CQC requirements.
• Excellent written and spoken communication with staff and patients.
• Proficient with dental practice software SOE and MS Word/Excel.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the dental practice, ensuring efficient workflow and high-quality patient care.
• Manage financial aspects, including budgeting and accounting, to maintain profitability.
• Supervise staff, addressing HR issues and fostering a positive work environment.
• Implement effective communication strategies to enhance patient interactions and team collaboration.
• Ensure compliance with dental regulations and standards to improve practice operations.

Skills

Dental industry experience

Practice management

Financial management

People management

CQC knowledge

Communication skills

Dental background

Tools

SOE

Word

Excel

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and driven Dental

Practice Manager to lead the day-to-day operations and support to a 6 surgery mixed NHS and Private Dental Practice. The practice is well established located in the heart of Horsham. We are looking for a credible leader with emotional intelligence, integrity, and the ability to inspire high-performing teams.

The Role

As Practice Manager, you will

• Oversee daily operations of the dental practice, ensuring efficient workflow and high-quality patient care.
• Manage financial aspects, including budgeting and accounting, to maintain profitability.
• Supervise staff, fostering a positive work environment and addressing any human resource issues.
• Implement effective communication strategies to enhance patient interactions and team collaboration.
• Ensure compliance with dental regulations and standards, leveraging relevant experience to improve practice operations.

What We're Looking For

Essential Experience & Skills:

• At least one years' experience within the dental industry
• Have proven practice management skills
• Have good financial skills and able to manage costs
• Excellent people management skills and be familiar with HR regulations and procedures
• Be familiar with CQC requirements
• Have excellent communication skills (written and spoken) in dealing with both staff and patients.
• Have good computer skills and be able to work with SOE, Word and Excel
• Corporate background with experience running a practice end-to-end
• Dental qualification or clinical background
• Formal management or leadership training
• Experience improving treatment conversion and patient journey performance

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to lead within a high-quality, patient-focused environment where your leadership will directly shape both team culture and commercial success. Salary from 38k with all relevent fees paid.