Clinic Manager; Mat Cover

Salary: Competitive, depending on experience, plus up to £7,000 annual performance bonus
Contract: 6-month fixed-term maternity cover, with potential for extension
Hours: Monday–Friday, 7:45am–5:15pm (42.5 hours per week, with some flexibility)

We're looking for a motivated, people-focused and commercially minded Clinic Manager to lead our Basingstoke practice during a six-month maternity cover contract, with potential for extension or a longer-term opportunity.

You’ll oversee the day-to-day running of the practice, working closely with your Director of Clinic Support (DOCS) to develop the team, deliver excellent patient care and drive commercial performance.

We’re keen to hear from experienced Dental Practice Managers, Assistant Practice Managers ready for the next step, and Lead Dental Nurses who can demonstrate strong leadership, organisational skills and commercial awareness.

Leadership and Team Development

• Lead, motivate and develop the clinical and administrative team.

• Build a positive, collaborative culture through coaching and communication.

• Conduct daily huddles, one-to-ones and practice meetings.

• Support recruitment, onboarding, colleague development and performance management.

• Build strong relationships with clinicians and associates.

Commercial Performance and Growth

• Drive practice performance, revenue and profitability.

• Monitor KPIs and financial reports, turning insights into effective action plans.

• Identify opportunities to grow the business and improve performance.

• Optimise clinician diaries, appointment utilisation, recalls and treatment conversion.

• Oversee practice expenses, payroll approvals and associate payments.

• Support local marketing, patient retention and business development initiatives.

Operations and Compliance

• Ensure the smooth and efficient running of the practice.

• Maintain excellent standards of patient care and service.

• Oversee stock, stock takes, equipment servicing and maintenance.

• Manage patient feedback and complaints professionally.

• Maintain compliance with CQC requirements, health and safety legislation and dental regulations.

• Identify improvements to enhance efficiency and patient experience.

Collaboration

• Work with your Director of Clinic Support to deliver practice objectives.

• Collaborate with Finance, HR, Recruitment, Marketing and IT teams.

• Share best practice and support neighbouring practices when required.

Essential:

• Previous management or significant leadership experience within dentistry.

• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of dental practice performance.

• Experience working with KPIs, targets, budgets or financial performance.

• Ability to identify growth opportunities and translate data into action.

• Excellent leadership, coaching and communication skills.

• Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities.

• Understanding of compliance within a regulated dental environment.

• A proactive, adaptable and solutions-focused approach.

Envisage Dental Basingstoke is a modern, five-surgery private dental practice with a strong reputation for exceptional patient care and clinical excellence. Offering a broad range of private treatments and hygiene services supported by EMS technology, we pride ourselves on delivering an outstanding patient experience.

With convenient on-site parking and additional parking nearby, the practice is easily accessible. As part of Envisage Dental, one of the UK's leading private dental groups, you’ll join an organisation that empowers local teams and puts patient care at the heart of everything it does.

Who Should Apply?

We’re particularly interested in experienced Practice Managers,…