# Clinic Manager > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Envisage Dental UK Limited. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/clinic-manager/7a62ccbe-8cff-4050-bf95-e9f3cb12fbda - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/clinic-manager/7a62ccbe-8cff-4050-bf95-e9f3cb12fbda.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Envisage Dental UK Limited - **Location:** The Creamery B3091, Sturminster, Newton, Dorset, DT10 1BD, United Kingdom - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Manager and corporate - **Salary:** £40000.00 to £42000.00 - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full-time - **Closing date:** 2026-08-27T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-08-21T08:05:09.587Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/P0029-26-0017 - **Application URL:** https://careers.envisage-dental.co.uk/Apply/Q2xd849fpbmljIE1hbmFnZXIgQXBwbGljYXRpb24gT3BlbiBFeHBlcmllbmNlfDEwMnw5MjI5NTh8MXx8RmFsc2V8MjcwNXw1MTMyNjI2fDA%3d?i=XoiuCLCp%2bj8%3d - **Employer website:** https://www.envisage-dental.co.uk/ ## Job Content ### Job summary As Clinic Manager, you will play a key role in leading the continued success and growth of Sturminster Dental Care, an award-winning, five-surgery private dental practice with a strong reputation and an established, loyal team. Working closely with the Director of Clinic Support, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day operational, financial and commercial performance of the practice, while maintaining the high standards of patient care and supportive culture that make the practice special. This is a leadership role for someone who can inspire and develop an experienced team, drive business performance, manage change and confidently handle people and employee relations matters. You will use your commercial awareness and operational expertise to identify opportunities for growth, improve efficiency and deliver sustainable results, while ensuring colleagues feel supported and patients continue to receive an exceptional experience. Dental experience is not essential. We are looking for an experienced people leader who is commercially minded, resilient and confident making decisions, with a proven ability to lead teams, manage performance and navigate change in a busy customer-focused environment. ### Main duties of the job As Clinic Manager, you will take overall responsibility for the successful day-to-day management and long-term development of Sturminster Dental Care. Working closely with the Director of Clinic Support, you will lead the practice across its operational, financial and commercial performance, ensuring the team is engaged, the practice runs efficiently and patients receive an exceptional experience. You will lead and develop the experienced clinical and administrative team, creating a positive, supportive and accountable culture. This will include coaching and mentoring colleagues, supporting recruitment and onboarding, managing performance and development, and confidently handling employee relations, absence and challenging conversations. You will build strong relationships with clinicians and colleagues, ensuring effective communication and teamwork across the practice. Commercial performance will be a key part of your role. You will have responsibility for the practice P&L, budgets, KPIs and business performance, using financial and operational data to identify opportunities for growth and improvement. You will work towards revenue, EBITDA and Annual Operating Plan targets, translating insights into practical action plans that improve productivity, profitability and patient experience. You will also oversee the smooth operational running of the practice, ensuring clinician diaries, recalls, utilisation, stock, equipment and resources are managed effectively. You will monitor practice standards, manage patient feedback and complaints professionally, and ensure the practice continues to meet CQC, health and safety and other regulatory requirements. As part of the wider Envisage Dental team, you will work collaboratively with central support functions including Finance, HR, Marketing, Recruitment and IT. You will contribute to local marketing and business development initiatives, attend leadership meetings and support neighbouring practices where required. This is an opportunity to make a real impact on the next chapter of a well-established and award-winning private dental practice. You will be trusted to lead with confidence, embrace change and build on the strong foundations already in place, while protecting the welcoming, family feel that Sturminster Dental Care is known for. ### About us Sturminster Dental Care is an award-winning, purpose-built, five-surgery private dental practice that has proudly cared for the local community for many years. Our experienced clinicians provide a comprehensive range of private treatments including family dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, orthodontics, endodontics, restorative dentistry and hygiene services, delivering exceptional care in a welcoming and professional environment. We're proud of our long-standing, loyal team, many of whom have been with the practice for years. Their commitment and passion have helped create a supportive culture where colleagues genuinely enjoy working together and patients receive an exceptional experience. Envisage Dental is an equal opportunities employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of race, religion, belief, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, or any other protected characteristic. As part of our commitment to fair and equitable recruitment practices, we do not request or consider salary history during the hiring process. Compensation is determined based on the requirements of the role, relevant skills, qualifications and experience. ### Details - Date posted: 21 August 2026 - Pay scheme: Other - Salary: £40,000 to £42,000 a year competitive pension, birthday off, Performance bonus - Contract: Permanent - Working pattern: Full-time - Reference number: VT310726STUEUKCM - Job locations: The Creamery B3091, Sturminster, Newton, Dorset, DT10 1BD, United Kingdom ### Job responsibilities Clinic Manager – Lead a Growing, Award-Winning Private Dental Practice Location: Sturminster Newton, Dorset Hours: Permanent | 4 or 5 Days per Week Salary: Competitive + Performance Bonus Lead the Next Chapter at Sturminster Dental Care An exciting opportunity has arisen to lead one of Dorset's longest-established private dental practices. Following the relocation of our current Clinic Manager after an incredible 30 years in the role, we're looking for an exceptional leader to build on a strong legacy and guide Sturminster Dental Care through its next chapter of growth. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced people leader with strong commercial awareness and business acumen who can inspire the team, drive operational excellence and deliver sustainable business growth while ensuring every patient receives an outstanding experience. Whilst dental experience isn't essential, we are looking for an experienced leader with the commercial awareness, operational expertise and people management skills to successfully lead a busy private practice. If you've managed teams, driven business performance, navigated organisational change and confidently handled employee relations and challenging conversations, we'd love to hear from you. About Sturminster Dental Care Sturminster Dental Care is an award-winning, purpose-built, five-surgery private dental practice that has proudly cared for the local community for many years. Our experienced clinicians provide a comprehensive range of private treatments including family dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, orthodontics, endodontics, restorative dentistry and hygiene services, delivering exceptional care in a welcoming and professional environment. About the Role As Clinic Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in delivering both the day-to-day operational management and long-term strategic success of the practice. Working closely with your Director of Clinic Support (DOCS), you'll have full responsibility for the operational, financial and commercial performance of the practice. This role is about more than managing the day-to-day. We're looking for someone who can lead with confidence, inspire their team, embrace change and create an environment where colleagues feel supported and patients continue to receive an exceptional experience. You'll be responsible for balancing operational excellence with commercial success while maintaining the warm, family feel that has made Sturminster Dental Care so successful. Key Responsibilities - Lead, motivate and inspire a high-performing clinical and administrative team. - Foster a positive, supportive and collaborative culture. - Conduct daily huddles, one-to-ones and monthly practice meetings. - Recruit, onboard and develop colleagues. - Manage annual leave, sickness absence, performance and employee relations matters. - Coach and mentor colleagues to achieve their full potential. - Build strong relationships with clinicians and support teams. - Take ownership of the practice's financial performance with full P&L accountability. - Analyse KPIs, financial reports and operational data to identify opportunities for growth. - Deliver revenue, EBITDA and Annual Operating Plan (AOP) targets. - Translate business insights into practical actions that improve productivity and profitability. - Conduct monthly business reviews and implement action plans. - Approve payroll, associate payments and practice expenses. - Support local marketing initiatives to increase patient growth and strengthen the practice's reputation. - Ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the practice. - Optimise clinician diaries, recalls and utilisation. - Oversee equipment servicing and maintenance. - Manage stock levels and quarterly stock takes. - Handle patient complaints professionally, empathetically and efficiently. - Ensure excellent CQC compliance and health and safety standards. - Build strong working relationships with clinicians, associates and central support teams including Finance, Marketing, Recruitment, HR and IT. - Attend quarterly leadership meetings with the Director of Clinic Support. - Participate in Envisage Dental's annual One Team event. - Support neighbouring practices where required. About You You're an experienced leader who enjoys developing people, you'll bring a strong commercial mindset, excellent business acumen and the confidence to make informed decisions that balance operational efficiency, financial performance and outstanding patient care. We're looking for someone who is: - A calm, approachable and a confident leader. - Comfortable leading an experienced, long-standing team. - Commercially aware with experience managing KPIs, budgets and business performance. - Experienced in leading, coaching and developing people. - Confident managing employee relations, performance issues, absence and difficult conversations. - Resilient and able to make decisions while holding people accountable. - Skilled at leading teams through change, maintaining engagement and building trust. - An excellent communicator with strong relationship-building skills. - Highly organised, proactive and solutions-focused. What We Offer - Competitive salary plus performance-related bonus scheme. - Flexible full-time working pattern (4 or 5 days per week - 32–40 hours). - Company pension. - Annual GDC registration (where applicable). - Fully funded CPD. - Employee referral scheme. - Discounted dental treatment. - Holiday purchase scheme. - Ongoing leadership development and career progression. Ready to Apply? Click Apply today or contact Vicky in our Recruitment Team for a confidential conversation, vicky.tanday@envisage-dental.co.uk Envisage Dental is an equal opportunities employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of race, religion, belief, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, or any other protected characteristic. As part of our commitment to fair and equitable recruitment practices, we do not request or consider salary history during the hiring process. Compensation is determined based on the requirements of the role, relevant skills, qualifications and experience. ENVCM ### UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). ## Person Specification ### We're looking for an experienced leader with a proven track record of managing and developing. **Essential** - You'll have strong commercial awareness and business acumen, with the ability to analyse business performance, manage budgets and KPIs, and identify opportunities for growth and operational improvement. - You'll be confident leading people, managing employee relations matters and handling challenging conversations professionally, including performance management, absence and other people-related issues. Experience leading teams through periods of change, while maintaining engagement and morale, is essential. - You'll be an excellent communicator with strong organisational and problem-solving skills, capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. A proactive, resilient and solutions-focused approach is key, along with the confidence to make informed decisions and take ownership of business performance. - Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and experience using business management systems, are essential, together with a genuine passion for delivering exceptional customer and patient experiences. Previous dental experience is not essential; we're looking for transferable leadership, operational and commercial skills that can be applied within a successful private dental practice. **Desirable** - Dental background industry experience however not essential. ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.