Job summary Smile Dental Centre based in Basildon are recruiting a practice manager ideally to work 4 days per week You will be ensuring that the practice meets regulatory and contractual standards whilst remaining financially viable; Main duties of the job Providing solid leadership, based on a sound knowledge of business management, finance, planning and human resource management, including recruitment; Driving innovation and modernisation; Meeting the reporting requirements and complying with local and national KPIs and contracts; Co-ordinating and leading the operational delivery of the services, engaging with staff, patients etc; Presenting and analysing data, to monitor quality; Attending meetings; Effectively managing staff; Developing effective partnerships, with other organisations, to benefit the practice; Taking responsibility for security, repairs, insurance and maintenance of the premises, services and equipment; Ensuring that the practice complies with all aspects of Health & Safety at Work legislation; Managing all income, expenditure and accounts, as well as preparingfinancial reports; Implementing and maintaining systems, under direction from the partners; Handling patient enquiries and suggestions, including oversight of the practice-based complaints procedure; Reviewing and updating the practices information leaflet and website; Handling practice publicity and health education materials; Being involved in managing the computer system, including organising any maintenance and developments to the system; Ensuring practice compliance with data protection legislation; Preparing practice business plans and annual reports, as directed. About us Smile Dental Centre provide both NHS services and private dental care. We offer a full range of preventive, general and cosmetic dental treatments for adults and children. We aim to provide an excellent standard of care. Our surgeries are fully equipped with up-to-date facilities to comply with the highest standards of cleanliness for your care. Date posted 12 March 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience - TBC Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 9036 Job locations 438 Whitmore Way Basildon Essex SS14 2EZ Job description Job responsibilities If you would like to find out more information about this role, please do not hesitate to get in contact with us. Job description Job responsibilities If you would like to find out more information about this role, please do not hesitate to get in contact with us. Person Specification Experience Essential Experience working as a practice manager with some experience in medical/dental sector; CQC experience/CQC registered manager; Skills to motivate and drive a team forward; Private and NHS practice experience; Book keeping experience; Social media skills; Someone who is reliable, mature, punctual, willing to learn, presentable, hard working and able to work under pressure; A passion for dentistry; A fast learner and team player with excellent organisational skills who is able to demonstrate an cellent can-do attitude; Treatment coordinator skills and experience. Person Specification Experience Essential Experience working as a practice manager with some experience in medical/dental sector; CQC experience/CQC registered manager; Skills to motivate and drive a team forward; Private and NHS practice experience; Book keeping experience; Social media skills; Someone who is reliable, mature, punctual, willing to learn, presentable, hard working and able to work under pressure; A passion for dentistry; A fast learner and team player with excellent organisational skills who is able to demonstrate an cellent can-do attitude; Treatment coordinator skills and experience. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer details Employer name Primary Care Careers Address 438 Whitmore Way Basildon Essex SS14 2EZ Employer's website https://www.eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)