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Practice Manager
Role summary
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The Practice Manager is responsible for the effective day-to-day running of a dental practice, including staff coordination, patient experience, finance, compliance, health and safety, performance monitoring and operational administration. Candidates are generally expected to have practice or healthcare management experience, strong organisational and communication skills, and a good understanding of clinical governance, confidentiality and regulatory requirements. Experience in dentistry, NHS services, people management, budgets and quality improvement would be advantageous. The successful candidate should be approachable, commercially aware, resilient and confident in supporting clinicians and administrative teams. They will be expected to maintain high standards of patient care, meet performance targets, manage resources responsibly and contribute positively to Smile Together’s values and community-focused service.
Can I work in the UK?
Never pay anyone for a visa or a job offer. A real employer pays the permit costs and never asks you for money.
How it works
How it works: NHS nurses, doctors and allied health get a Health and Care Worker visa (about 3 weeks, no health surcharge); care workers lost this route on 22 July 2025.
Before you apply: Nurses, doctors and most allied health staff must be registered or licensed locally before they start: expect checks on your degree and licence, often an English test, and often an exam or an assessment. Ask the employer who handles it and how long it takes. Most pharma and device office jobs do not need it.
Watch for: Pay follows the NHS pay bands and is usually at least GBP 25,000. Nurses and allied health also need UK professional registration; care workers cannot be sponsored from abroad.
Official source: GOV.UK: Health and Care Worker visa, your job. Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in the UK
Usual for Healthcare jobs in the UK, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Registration | Join the Nursing and Midwifery Council register: English language rules and a Test of Competence |
|---|---|
| Relocation | Visa fee GBP 324 (up to 3 years) or GBP 628 (longer); no health surcharge on this visa |
| Housing | Not usually provided; you rent privately |
| Flights | Not standard; varies by employer and seniority |
| Contract | Permanent is usual; sponsored work visas last up to 5 years at a time |
| Leave | At least 28 days for a 5-day week (by law); employers may count bank holidays in it |
| Income tax | 0% to GBP 12,570, 20% to GBP 50,270, then 40%; plus 8% National Insurance (Scotland differs) |
Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.
Guidance, not legal advice. Rules change; your employer confirms the details for your case.
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About Smile Together
Smile Together is a social enterprise providing NHS and community dental services across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. The organisation aims to improve oral health and access to dental care, particularly for people and communities who may experience barriers to mainstream services. Its work includes general dentistry, urgent care, community and specialist services, prevention programmes and support for vulnerable groups. Smile Together combines clinical care with a strong public-service purpose and works with NHS partners, local communities and healthcare professionals. Practice Managers play an important role in ensuring that individual practices operate safely, efficiently and compassionately. They support clinical teams, coordinate staff and resources, maintain regulatory standards and help deliver a positive patient experience. The organisation is known for its community focus, multidisciplinary working and commitment to improving oral health outcomes in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.