Practice Manager

Henry Schein Dental Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dental recruitment firm is looking for a Practice Manager to oversee day-to-day operations in a dental practice. This role involves managing staff, ensuring compliance with CQC and NHS standards, and driving a positive patient experience. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in healthcare management, strong organisational and leadership skills, and the ability to work under pressure. Competitive salary between £45k - £55k per annum is offered for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing a large dental or healthcare practice.
• Strong understanding of CQC, GDC, NHS compliance, and inspection preparation.
• Ability to lead, communicate effectively, and manage teams under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations of the practice.
• Coordinate workforce and ensure compliance with CQC standards.
• Drive performance and cultivate a positive team culture.

Skills

Organisational skills

Leadership

Data-driven decision-making

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Qualifications in Business, Healthcare or Management

Job description

Role Overview

The Practice Manager will lead day to day operations, workforce coordination, and governance at site level. Ensure practices run safely, efficiently, and compassionately in full alignment with CQC’s framework.

About You

You will be an experienced healthcare or dental manager with strong organisation skills and a passion for safety and patient experience. You combine operation oversight with people, leadership, driving performance and culture.

Ideal Profile

• Experience in managing a large dental or healthcare practice.
• Working knowledge of CQC, GDC and NHS compliance.
• Strong communicator and data-driven decision-maker.
• Confident leader who builds positive, accountable teams.

Role Summary

• Permanent, full time, 40 hours per week, including some evenings/weekends.
• Start date – December 2025 – April 2025.
• Salary range – Between £45k - £55k per annum, dependent on experience.

Person Specification

Essential:

• Proven experience managing a large dental or healthcare practice; governance and inspection preparation.
• Knowledge in CQC, GDC, NHS, HTM01-05 frameworks.
• Leadership, communication, rota management, data reporting, problem solving skills.
• Organised, analytical, calm under pressure, empathetic, improvement-focused.

Desirable:

• Qualifications in Business, healthcare or management.
• Experience in 7 day, extended hours operations.
• Knowledge in NHS 111 and Urgent dental pathways.

If you would like to apply, please send over an updated CV and full covering letter.