Job Description:
About Us
We are a busy, 7-surgery NHS dental practice located in the heart of Margate, delivering high-quality patient care within a fast-paced and supportive environment. Due to continued growth, we are seeking a motivated and organised Assistant Dental Practice Manager to join our team.
Overview of the Role
The Assistant Dental Practice Manager will monitor and ensure the efficient day-to-day running of the practice while providing direct support to the Practice Manager. This is a key leadership role within the practice, supporting both the clinical and administrative teams to ensure smooth operations and excellent patient service.
Main Duties & Responsibilities
- Supporting the Practice Manager in the daily running of the practice
- Supporting the clinical team and ensuring diaries are full and optimised
- Dealing with staff issues including grievances and disciplinaries
- Managing training and inductions for new starters
- Overseeing recruitment for the practice
- Monitoring and managing practice ordering and stock control
- Delivering practice targets set out by the NHS
- Completing tasks and following regulations to ensure the site is fully compliant
- Ensuring audits, logs, and records are kept up to date
- Ensuring all staff comply with current legislation including Fire Regulations, Health & Safety, CQC regulations, RIDDOR, and COSHH
- Enforcing standard operating procedures across the practice
Essential Skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills (Essential)
Desirable Experience & Qualifications
- Previous management experience
- Previous experience within the dental sector
- Experience in equality and diversity
- Experience in complaints handling
What We’re Looking For
We are looking for a proactive, organised, and confident individual who can lead by example, support a busy team, and maintain high operational standards. The successful candidate will be calm under pressure, solution-focused, and committed to delivering excellent patient care.
If you feel that this role describes you and you are ready to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you.
Job Type: Full Time (5 days per week)
Working Hours: 8:00am – 5:00pm (1-hour lunch break) Monday - Friday with 1 weekend day worked a month (Day off will be given in the week)
Apply today to join our growing team in Margate.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £24,420.00-£30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
