Dental Practice Manager / Assistant Manager/ Supervisor
Salary: £29,741–£36,270 per year, depending on experience and GDC registration
Performance-related bonus of up to £4,000 per year
About Us
The Hub Dental Practice is one of the busiest and most popular private dental practices in the country.
We are part of a long-established family dental group that has been based in Milton Keynes for over 40 years and now operates successful practices across multiple locations.
Our Milton Keynes operation provides high-quality private dental care 7 days a week, 365 days a year, across two modern locations situated just around the corner from one another.
Our main practice at 780 South Fifth Street has 8 treatment rooms and provides a comprehensive range of emergency, general, restorative, implant, surgical and cosmetic dental treatments.
Smile Studio, our dedicated cosmetic dental clinic located around the corner, has a further 3 treatment rooms and provides a premium environment focused on cosmetic, restorative and aesthetic dentistry.
Together, our two Milton Keynes locations have 11 treatment rooms and care for a very high number of patients, making this one of the busiest private dental operations in the country.
Our practices are fully digital and equipped with state-of-the-art technology, including:
- Orthophos XG3D CBCT
- Full CEREC CAD/CAM and milling systems
- iTero digital scanners
- Zeiss dental microscopes
- Biolase dental laser systems
- Dedicated facilities for implant, surgical, root canal and advanced cosmetic procedures
The Role
We are looking for an experienced and motivated individual to join our existing management team to cover maternity leave for 12 months.
Previous dental experience is mandatory.
This is a hands-on leadership role suited to somebody who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys problem-solving and is capable of motivating, supporting and leading a large team.
Due to the size and activity of our Milton Keynes practices, this role offers genuine responsibility and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference within one of the busiest private dental environments in the country.
The successful candidate will work 45 hours per week and must be available to work one of the following weekend patterns:
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- Alternate full weekends, working both Saturday and Sunday
The remaining working days will be agreed as part of a fixed 2 week rota.
What We Are Looking For
- Previous dental experience is essential
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Excellent spoken and written English
- Highly organised, with excellent attention to detail
- Ability to remain calm and make effective decisions in a busy environment
- Professional appearance and manner
- Ability to lead, motivate and support a large multidisciplinary team
- Confidence addressing performance, conduct and operational issues
- A proactive approach to identifying and resolving problems
- Ability to provide at least one satisfactory professional reference
GDC registration is desirable for some positions but is not required for all management and supervisory roles.
Responsibilities Include
- Overseeing the day-to-day running of both Milton Keynes practices
- Leading, motivating and supporting the clinical and administrative teams
- Managing staff rotas using digital systems and apps
- Diary, workflow and patient journey management
- Monitoring practice performance and operational standards
- Supporting the continued development and operation of Smile Studio
- Monitoring stock levels and expenditure
- Identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce unnecessary costs
- Managing complaints and supporting patients professionally
- Staff recruitment, onboarding, training and development
- HR duties, including inductions, appraisals, performance management and disciplinary procedures
- Setting and maintaining high standards of conduct, behaviour and professionalism
- Ensuring regulatory, legal and practice-policy compliance
- Supporting the practices in achieving their clinical, operational and commercial objectives
Established systems, compliance software and support from experienced senior managers will be provided.
Salary and Benefits
Practice Managers
GDC registrant with a minimum of 2 years’ dental management experience.
From £15.50 per hour.
Equivalent to approximately £36,270 per year, based on 45 hours per week.
Junior Managers
GDC registrant with previous dental experience.
From £14.50 per hour.
Equivalent to approximately £33,930 per year, based on 45 hours per week.
Supervisors
Non-GDC registrant with previous dental experience.
From £12.71 per hour.
Equivalent to approximately £29,741 per year, based on 45 hours per week.
Additional Benefits
- Performance-related bonuses of up to £2,000 per year
- Long-term career progression opportunities
- Regular salary reviews as management responsibilities and independence increase
- A modern, fully digital working environment
- Experience working within one of the country’s busiest private dental practices
- The opportunity to support the continued growth of Smile Studio
- Support from an established and experienced management team
- Clearly defined responsibilities and progression expectations
- Fixed rota pattern
Career Progression
This role provides a genuine opportunity to develop within a large and growing dental group.
As the successful candidate becomes competent and independent in their agreed management responsibilities, their salary and position will be reviewed.
The responsibilities, expectations and progression pathway will be clearly explained and agreed before starting the role.
Interview Process
Suitable applicants will initially be invited for a telephone interview.
Successful candidates may then be invited to attend a 30–45-minute in-person interview at the practice.
Please apply with an up-to-date CV detailing your dental experience, management responsibilities and current availability.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Up to £40,000.00 per year
Application question(s):
- How long would your commute to the practice be? What mode of transport would you use?
If you do not answer the above questions, your application will automatically be rejected.
Work Location: In person
