Practice Manager

Practice Manager

Location: Bathgate , West Lothian
Salary: £30,000 – £35,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
Job Type: Full-time

Job Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full-time Practice Manager to join our modern, state-of-the-art specialist orthodontic practice in Bathgate .

M-Brace Orthodontics is a well-established orthodontic provider operating across the central belt, with practices in Bathgate, Glenrothes, Airdrie, and Dunfermline. Our mission is to create confident, healthy smiles by delivering exceptional orthodontic care, enabling our patients to truly “Embrace life with a beautiful smile.”

As Practice Manager, you will be responsible for the overall leadership and efficient day-to-day management of the Bathgate practice. Working closely with the Practice Owner, you will ensure the delivery of a high-quality, patient-focused service within a professional, welcoming, and well-organised environment.

Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Overseeing the daily operations of the practice in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
• Providing effective leadership and line management for all team members in a professional and supportive manner
• Supporting staff development through training, mentoring, and performance management
• Leading on recruitment, rota management, appraisals, one-to-one meetings, and staff inductions
• Managing clinical governance, compliance, and risk assessment processes in line with current regulatory requirements.
• Maintaining and updating practice policies and procedures
• Overseeing financial operations, including NHS prior approvals, claim submissions, patient fee management, and payroll coordination
• Fostering a positive, collaborative team culture that promotes high morale and staff engagement
• Acting as Data Protection Officer, ensuring compliance with relevant data protection legislation
• Ensuring the delivery of high standards of clinical care and outstanding patient experience
• Supporting marketing initiatives to promote the practice to referring dentists and the wider community

Person Specification

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Proven experience in a management role, ideally within a dental or healthcare setting
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
• Effective leadership and team management abilities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Good understanding of compliance, HR processes, and regulatory requirements
• Ability to manage workload, prioritise tasks, and meet deadlines
• Professional, reliable, and well-presented

Desirable:

• Experience within an dental or health-care environment
• GDC Registered
• Knowledge of NHS orthodontic systems, including prior approvals and claims
• Understanding of financial management within a dental setting

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications
• Practice pension scheme
• Indemnity and GDC registration covered
• Additional annual leave based on length of service
• Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative management team
• Free on-site parking
• Company events and referral programme

Working Hours

• Monday to Friday

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your CV via the email address provided.

[email protected]

For further information about the role, please contact us via email.

Pay: £30,000.00-£35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension

Work Location: In person