Dental Practice Manager

  • Reed
  • Barnet, Hertfordshire
  • May 12, 2026
Full time Healthcare & Medical

Job Description

Practice Manager - Private Dental Practice

Barnet (EN5) £40,000 - £43,000 Full-time Immediate Start

About the Role

We are recruiting for an experienced Practice Manager to lead the day-to-day operations of a well-established, premium 3-surgery dental practice in Barnet.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing business where you will play a key role in delivering exceptional patient experience, driving team performance, and ensuring strong commercial outcomes. We are looking for a confident and emotionally intelligent leader who can balance operational excellence with a people-first approach.

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee the day-to-day running of the practice
  • Lead and develop a multidisciplinary team, setting clear expectations
  • Monitor and drive performance across key KPIs (revenue, chair utilisation, treatment conversion, patient experience)
  • Manage patient journey processes in collaboration with clinicians and Treatment Coordinators
  • Ensure effective diary management to maximise efficiency and patient satisfaction
  • Maintain full CQC compliance and regulatory standards
  • Manage budgets, stock, and operational costs
  • Handle patient feedback and complaints professionally and efficiently
  • Identify risks and continuously improve operational processes
  • Support local marketing initiatives and community engagement

Essential Requirements

  • Previous experience as a Practice Manager within a UK private dental setting
  • Proven experience managing and developing teams
  • Strong understanding of KPIs, performance management, and business targets
  • Knowledge of CQC compliance and regulatory requirements
  • Confident leadership style with excellent communication skills
  • Patient-focused approach with the ability to manage complaints effectively
  • Good understanding of practice financials and commercial performance
  • Post-GCSE qualifications

Desirable

  • Dental background or clinical knowledge
  • Experience in a corporate dental environment
  • Management qualification or formal leadership training
  • Experience improving patient journey and treatment conversion

Working Pattern

  • 5 days per week
  • Alternate Saturdays required (with a day off in the week)
  • On-site working: 08:45 - 17:45

Important Requirements (Non-Negotiable)

  • Right to work in the UK (no sponsorship available)
  • Stable career history (maximum 3 roles in the past 5 years)
  • Able to commit to full-time on-site hours and Saturdays