Dental Practice Manager – Bupa Dental Care
Location: North Lancashire & South Cumbria (Garstang & Grange)
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Practice Manager to oversee the smooth running of two practices. This is an exciting opportunity to step into a varied role where you’ll play a key part in delivering exceptional patient care and driving practice performance.
We are recruiting for two positions:
* Garstang – a full-time, stand‑alone role (40 hours per week) requiring an on‑site presence to lead the team and ensure the continued success of the practice.
* Grange – a separate 6‑month fixed‑term maternity cover opportunity (3–5 days per week, with flexibility on working days).
Ideally, you’ll be based within a reasonable commute of Lancaster, Kendal, Preston, or surrounding areas, with flexibility where required.
At Bupa Dental Care we put customers at the heart of what we do and strive to create an environment where everyone feels empowered and valued. Our team of brilliant and talented experts work collaboratively to provide the best possible care for our patients.
Practice Manager Responsibilities and Skills
* Deliver industry‑leading patient care in your practice.
* Review, monitor and plan to ensure delivery of income targets of the practice (including recruitment, marketing, diary book management, patient recalls, take‑up and treatment plans).
* Motivate, lead and engage a team of 7‑15 colleagues.
* Collaborate and influence conversations to drive forward business priorities.
* Proactively market your practice to drive patient numbers.
* Ensure the practice meets CQC and legislative guidelines as the CQC registered manager.
* Effectively manage the recruitment and selection for all practice staff.
* Utilise Bupa products and services to maximise revenue.
* Have confidence in using computer software and communicating via email, telephone and Microsoft Teams.
* Previous dental experience is desirable but we also welcome applications from successful managers from other business settings.
Your Benefits
We make life better for millions, that includes yours. Here are just some of the benefits on offer when you join Bupa Dental Care:
* Health Trust– a bespoke employee private healthcare plan, providing cover with no medical underwriting for colleagues and their families.
* MyHealthcare– a combination of the MyHealthcare Primary Care Service (remote GP and nurse services, physiotherapy, and mental health support) and the MyHealthcare Allowance, an annual allowance redeemable against a menu of Bupa healthcare products, valued at approximately £350. MyHealthcare is provided free of charge with no tax cost.
Additional Benefits
* My Bupa Extras – discounts at your favourite retailers and a wide range of tools, content and information to support your financial wellbeing.
* Access to discounts at a wide variety of gyms and fitness facilities across the UK, including online digital fitness providers.
* Our mental health approach includes support such as our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), Family Mental HealthLine and access to Personal Energy – Bupa’s own wellbeing programme.
* Discounted dental insurance which can be extended to immediate family members.
* Additional health and wellbeing benefits including a Cycle to Work Scheme, free annual flu vaccine, discounted eye tests and Bupa’s Menopause Plan.
* Wagestream – access your income before payday, if and when you need it.
* We support you from day one to learn, develop and progress. Training costs are covered, and we encourage additional development through CPD courses and the Operational Management Academy.
* And many more, just ask.
Here you’ll be welcomed. We champion diversity and understand the importance of our people representing the communities and customers we serve. You’ll find an inclusive environment where you can be yourself and where everyone is driven by the same purpose – helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world.
Bupa takes pride in being a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer and will aim to offer an interview/assessment to disabled applicants who best meet the minimum criteria for the role. We are committed to ensuring you are treated fairly during the recruitment process and offer reasonable adjustments to anyone who may benefit from accommodations to the recruitment process.
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