Practice Manager

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Practice Manager We are looking for a full-time practice manager to join our friendly, experienced and supportive team in Putney on a 12 month fixed term contract. As part of {my}dentist, you’ll be joining the UK’s leading provider of dentistry, which supports more than 4 million patients each year to get access to the care they need. We’re looking for the best candidates, whether you have a background working in a dental practice or you have developed great leadership, customer care and business skills in another industry. We offer a competitive package and all the support you need to excel in your role and to grow the career that is right for you:
  • A salary of up to £35k dependent upon experience
  • A competitive benefits package including:
  • Annual incentive scheme payment based on the practice exceeding budgeted profitability
  • Annual leave entitlement rising to a maximum of 30 days (plus bank holidays) per annum with service
  • Generous employee referral scheme
  • Medical indemnity and DBS checks funded
  • Life assurance
  • Health and wellbeing benefits, such as access to a virtual GP service and an employee assistance programme
  • Access to discounts at hundreds of high-street retailers
  • Recognition for going the extra mile and for loyalty through service
  • Access to training, support and development opportunities to grow your career with {my}dentist.
  • Support from an Area Development Manager and clinical colleagues as well as our dedicated central support teams, such as marketing, HR, IT, facilities and more
As a Practice Manager, your role will include:
  • Ensuring your patients receive the best care
  • Driving your practice’s performance with set objectives, including providing high-quality patient care, meeting financial targets and Key Performance Indicators, and managing practice costs
  • Leading and managing a team of practice support staff, including nurses and receptionists, and managing the performance of self-employed clinicians
  • Managing compliance and meeting the requirements of our regulator, the CQC
The ideal candidate will have:
  • Previous experience within a Dental or Clinical environment is essential
  • Proven management expertise
  • The motivation and drive to support their team to succeed
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to manage relationships with colleagues, clinical professionals, patients and senior management
  • Outstanding organisational skills, including the ability to prioritise important deadlines while reacting quickly to business needs
  • Proven commercial awareness and business acumen
  • Experience in analysing financial data including profit and loss accounts to make commercial decisions relating to practice profitability.