Written by Dental Practice Manager
Merrylee Dental Practice, Glasgow
£35,000 – £42,000 per annum, depending on experience
Full-time, permanent | 37–40 hours per week
Merrylee Dental Practice is an established three-surgery NHS and private practice on Glasgow’s Southside. We are looking for an experienced Dental Practice Manager to take genuine ownership of the day-to-day running of the practice and to help shape how it develops.
This is a senior role with real autonomy. You will lead the team, own the systems and work directly alongside the Practice Principal.
Why this role
– An established three-surgery practice with an experienced team.
– A full practice operations manual is already in place — you will be building on structure, not creating it from scratch.
– We are moving to Dentally, and you will help shape how we use it.
– Direct access to the Practice Principal and genuine influence over how the practice is run.
What you will do
– Lead, support and motivate the practice team.
– Oversee the smooth day-to-day running of the practice.
– Prepare and maintain the staff rota, ensuring appropriate cover and deputising arrangements are in place.
– Manage holidays, absence and workforce planning.
– Support recruitment, induction and staff development.
– Oversee reception, diary management and the patient experience.
– Maintain dental compliance, governance, policies and staff training records.
– Support routine practice administration and liaise with relevant external providers as required.
– Handle patient feedback and complaints appropriately.
– Liaise with clinicians, laboratories, suppliers and external organisations.
– Identify and implement improvements to systems and efficiency.
What we are looking for
Essential
– Previous experience working within a dental practice.
– Proven team leadership or supervisory experience.
– Strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.
– Excellent attention to detail and the ability to prioritise in a busy environment.
– Someone who takes ownership and follows things through to completion.
Desirable
– Previous Practice Manager or Deputy Practice Manager experience.
– Experience of both NHS and private dentistry.
– Experience of Dentally or similar practice-management software.
– Experience of general practice administration.
– GDC registration as a Dental Nurse.
We would also welcome applications from senior members of a dental team with significant leadership responsibility who are ready to step up into a Practice Manager role.
What we offer
– £35,000 – £42,000 per annum, depending on experience.
– Permanent, full-time employment with an established practice.
– 30 days’ annual leave including public holidays, rising by one day per year of service to a maximum of 33.
– Workplace pension scheme.
– Free dental treatment for you, and discounted treatment for your immediate family.
– Support and funding for relevant continuing professional development.
– A senior role with genuine responsibility, autonomy and influence.
How to apply
Please send your CV and a short covering note to [email protected], telling us:
1. Your dental and management experience, and the size of team you have led.
2. Why you are interested in Merrylee Dental Practice.
3. Your notice period and availability.
Merrylee Dental Practice is an equal opportunities employer. All applicants must have the right to work in the UK.