Primary Care Careers

Practice Manager

The closing date is 30 September 2025

Job summary

At Gooseberry Dental, we pride ourselves on being more than just a dental practice were part of the community. Our friendly team works hard to create a welcoming environment where every patient feels comfortable, cared for, and listened to. We're now looking for a practice manager who shares our values and can help lead our practice with warmth, professionalism, and a genuine passion for people. The position is full-time Monday Thursday 8.15-5.30 and Fridays 8.15-4.30.

If you're a natural leader with a caring approach and you'd love to be part of a community-focused practice, we'd love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

  • Making sure the practice runs smoothly day-to-day so our team can focus on providing excellent care.
  • Supporting, motivating, and developing our staff so they feel valued and can do their best work.
  • Building strong relationships with patients and ensuring their experience is always a positive one.
  • Keeping the practice organised and compliant with all standards and regulations.
  • Managing schedules, stock, and suppliers in a way that keeps everything running efficiently.
  • Helping the practice grow by spotting opportunities to improve and evolve.

About us

What we offer:

  • A welcoming, supportive workplace where you'll feel part of the family.
  • Competitive salary and benefits.
  • Opportunities to grow your skills and career.
  • The chance to make a real difference to both the team and the patients we serve.

Details

Date posted

27 August 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience up to £43000 per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

28913

Job locations

62 Berners Street

Ipswich

Suffolk

IP1 3LU


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 of NHS contract management/claim reconciliation/contract monitoring
  • Good understanding of: NHS regulations/GDC standards/code of conduct and CQC compliance
  • Experienced user of Exact/Dentally software
  • A people person who is approachable, supportive, and a great communicator.
  • Someone organised and reliable, with a keen eye for detail.
  • An individual who is confident with technology and happy learning new systems.
  • Most importantly someone who cares about patients and staff alike.

Desirable

  • Experience in managing a team (dental or healthcare background is an advantage, but not essential
  • Familiarity with Boxly CRM & Voicestack
  • Experience of private growth aligners/implants
  • GDC registered
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of NHS contract management/claim reconciliation/contract monitoring
  • Good understanding of: NHS regulations/GDC standards/code of conduct and CQC compliance
  • Experienced user of Exact/Dentally software
  • A people person who is approachable, supportive, and a great communicator.
  • Someone organised and reliable, with a keen eye for detail.
  • An individual who is confident with technology and happy learning new systems.
  • Most importantly someone who cares about patients and staff alike.

Desirable

  • Experience in managing a team (dental or healthcare background is an advantage, but not essential
  • Familiarity with Boxly CRM & Voicestack
  • Experience of private growth aligners/implants
  • GDC registered

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

62 Berners Street

Ipswich

Suffolk

IP1 3LU


Employer's website

https://www.eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Primary Care Careers

Address

62 Berners Street

Ipswich

Suffolk

IP1 3LU


Employer's website

https://www.eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment Team

Gooseberry Dental (formerly Ipswich Dental Care)

enquiries@eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk

01206918760

Details

Date posted

27 August 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience up to £43000 per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

28913

Job locations

62 Berners Street

Ipswich

Suffolk

IP1 3LU


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