Practice Manager

Bupa UK; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits package (Health Trust)

MyHealthcare option

Staff training & CPD support

Employee discounts (Bupa extras)

Cycle to Work scheme

Wellbeing programme & EAP

Job summary

Bupa Dental Care is hiring a Dental Practice Manager in Cheltenham. You will oversee day-to-day operations, lead a team of 7–15, drive patient numbers, and ensure regulatory compliance. Strong emphasis on income targets, recruitment, and effective use of practice software and communications.

The role is Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week, with a focus on delivering excellent patient care and a collaborative environment. Previous dental management experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a dental or healthcare practice is preferred.
• Ability to lead a team of 7–15 colleagues.
• Proven track record of achieving income targets and practice growth.
• Experience with recruitment, onboarding and staff development.
• Strong organisational and diary management skills.
• Knowledge of CQC and regulatory guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient-centred care and ensure high service standards.
• Monitor income targets and implement action plans to achieve them.
• Lead and motivate a team of 7–15, including recruitment and performance management.
• Promote marketing activities to drive patient numbers and retention.
• Ensure compliance with CQC and regulatory guidelines.
• Utilise practice software and communication tools to manage operations.

Skills

Team leadership

Recruitment & staff management

Income target planning

Marketing & patient outreach

Diary/book management

CQ C and regulatory compliance

Communication (email/phone/MS Teams)

Dental practice operations

Tools

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Office

Job description

Dental Practice Manager- Cheltenham, Arnica Dental - GL53 0BS

Monday to Friday 40 hours a week At Bupa Dental Care, we put customers at the heart of what we do and strive to create an environment where everyone feels empowered and valued. Our team of brilliant and talented experts work collaboratively to provide the best possible care for our patients.

Dental Practice Manager- Cheltenham, Arnica Dental - GL53 0BS Monday to Friday 40 hours a week At Bupa Dental Care, we put customers at the heart of what we do and strive to create an environment where everyone feels empowered and valued. Our team of brilliant and talented experts work collaboratively to provide the best possible care for our patients.

Practice Managers are the backbone of any successful practice, and ours are no exception. With the autonomy to run the practice day-to-day and the power to plan for a successful future, our Practice Managers are at the heart of everything we do. If you're looking for a new challenge and want to build a career with us at Bupa Dental Care,

Practice Manager Responsibilities And Skills

• Delivering industry leading patient care in your practice
• Review, monitor and plan to ensure delivery of income targets of the practice (including recruitment, marketing, diary book management, patient recalls, take up and treatment plans)
• Ability to motivate, lead and engage a team of 7-15 colleagues
• Collaborating and influencing conversations to drive forward business priorities
• Proactively marketing your practice to drive patient numbers
• Ensuring the practice meets CQC and legislative guidelines as the CQC registered manager - find out more information here
• Effectively manage the recruitment & selection for all practice staff
• Utilising Bupa products and services to maximise revenue
• Confidence in using computer software’s and communication via emails/telephone/Microsoft teams
• Previous dental experience desirable but we also welcome applications from successful managers from other business settings

Your Benefits

We make life better for millions. That includes yours. Here are just some of the benefits on offer when you join Bupa Dental Care:

Choose between the Health Trust or MyHealthcare.

• Health Trust is our bespoke employee private healthcare plan, providing healthcare cover with no medical underwriting for colleagues and their families.
• MyHealthcare is made up of the MyHealthcare Primary Care Service (access to remote GP and nurse services, physiotherapy, and mental health support) and the MyHealthcare Allowance, an annual allowance which is redeemable against a menu of Bupa healthcare products, all to the approximate value of £350. MyHealthcare is provided free of charge with no tax cost.

Additional Benefits

• My Bupa Extras - discounts at your favourite retailers, plus a huge range of tools, content and information to support you with your financial wellbeing.
• Access to discounts at a wide variety of gyms and fitness facilities across the UK. This benefit includes access to online digital fitness providers too.
• Our mental health approach brings together a wide range of support such as our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), Family Mental HealthLine and access to Personal Energy - Bupa’s own wellbeing programme.
• Discounted dental insurance which can be extended to immediate family members.
• Additional health and wellbeing benefits include Cycle to Work Scheme, free annual Flu vaccine, discounted eye tests and Bupa’s Menopause Plan.
• Wagestream - Access your income before payday, if and when you need it.
• You're supported from day one to learn, develop and progress. Not only are your training costs covered, but we also encourage additional development through CPD courses and the Operational Management Academy.
• And many more, just ask.

Here you’ll be welcomed. We champion diversity and we understand the importance of our people representing the communities and customers we serve. You’ll find an inclusive environment where you can be yourself and where everyone is driven by the same purpose - helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world.

Bupa takes pride in being a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer and will aim to offer an interview/assessment to disabled applicants who best meet the minimum criteria for the role. We are committed to ensuring you are treated fairly during the recruitment process and offer reasonable adjustments to anyone who may benefit from accommodations to the recruitment process.

Bupa Dental Care is an equal opportunities employer