Assistant Dental Practice Manager

Assistant Practice Manager – Forestside Dental (Southampton)

Part-Time | Flexible 2–3 Days per Week | Career Development Opportunity

Due to continued growth and changes in our leadership structure, we are recruiting a Part-Time Assistant Practice Manager to support the day-to-day running of Forestside Dental to provide both clinical and operational leadership.

This is an exciting development opportunity for the right candidate to grow into a senior leadership position. You will be providing practical, operational, and clinical support while receiving full guidance from the existing management team.

We’re looking for a highly motivated, people-focused individual who can engage, inspire, and help guide the team through the next stage of the practice’s growth. You’ll help drive operational excellence, contribute to revenue growth, manage marketing initiatives, and foster a positive, energised team culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Practice Manager with daily operations
• Lead with compliance, governance, and regulatory requirements
• Act as lead or deputy for key roles such as Safeguarding, RPS, Information Governance, Complaints, Fire Safety, and First Aid
• Support team leadership, recruitment, onboarding, and training
• Help maintain high standards of patient care and experience
• Assist with team coordination, rotas, and administrative processes
• Support diary management and operational efficiency
• Help drive revenue growth and manage marketing initiatives
• Lead and support the team to prepare for the next stage of practice growth

What We’re Looking For

• Experience as a lead nurse or senior dental nurse preferred
• Previous experience in a dental practice management or a senior dental role (preferred)
• Strong clinical confidence and experience
• Confident using dental software and compliance systems
• People-focused, proactive, and organised
• Leadership experience, or readiness to step into a leadership role
• Ambitious, hands-on approach with the ability to motivate the team and drive results

Hours & Benefits

• Part-time: 2–3 days per week, flexible to suit the right candidate
• Competitive remuneration
• Supportive, friendly team environment
• Career development opportunity as the practice grows and leadership responsibilities expand
• Free onsite parking

This is an essential part-time role within a growing specialist practice, offering the chance to make a real impact, support daily operations, and develop your leadership career while inspiring and guiding the team on their journey.

Apply today to express your interest or request further information.

Here at Envisage Dental we celebrate collaboration and transparency. We are proud to be an inclusive equal opportunity workplace. We have created a workforce that is reflective of our diverse patient and practice communities, that promotes positivity, and we believe this is critical to our success. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic.

As part of our commitment to closing the Gender Pay Gap and ensuring equal opportunities for all candidates, we do not request or consider salary history at any stage of our recruitment process. Our compensation decisions are based on the requirements of the role, relevant skills and experience, and our commitment to fair and equitable pay.

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