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Dental practice manager
Level
4
Higher
Length
2 yrs
typical
Sector
Business and administration
Pay
Paid
you earn while training
In a nutshell
Managing all non-clinical aspects of a dental surgery, leading the practice team and achieving excellent patient care and cost efficiency.
What you'd do
Oversee day-to-day running of the practice and the reception team
Ensure compliance with CQC, GDC, and NHS contractual obligations
Manage staff rotas, annual leave, and performance reviews
Monitor income, expenditure, and NHS UDA targets
Handle patient complaints formally and resolve them promptly
Lead infection control audits and update policies as needed
Recruit and induct new clinical and administrative staff
What you'd learn
CQC essential standards and dental regulatory requirements
NHS and private dental contract management
HR practices including recruitment, appraisal, and absence management
Financial management, budgeting, and profitability monitoring
Health and safety legislation as applied to clinical environments
Patient complaints handling and quality improvement processes
Leadership and team communication in a healthcare setting
Ready to look for a place?
See live Dental practice manager apprenticeship vacancies on the official government service.
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