Practice Manager Apprenticeship

Summary

An operations or departmental manager is someone who manages teams and/or projects, and achieving operational or departmental goals and objectives, as part of the delivery of the organisations strategy. They are accountable to a more senior manager or business owner. If you are looking to get into practice management, then apply today.

Annual wage: £31,200 a year
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Training course: Operations manager (level 5)
Hours: Mondays to Thursdays 9am-6pm Friday 9am-1pm
40 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 27 January
Duration: 2 years
Positions available: 1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

As Practice Manager, you’ll have a variety of responsibilities, and the results will benefit every colleague and every patient. From clinical and compliance accuracy to inspiring colleagues to train and develop their skills. From marketing that better connects your practice to your community to specialising in performance plans that expand our private offering.

This is a role that needs inspiring leadership and warm motivational skills. You’ll be highly organised; you’ll inspire others around you, and you’ll bring creative ideas to support the growth of your practice and the development of every colleague. You’ll be a motivator; you’ll have great people skills and you’ll be seen as the expert and leader in all aspects of quality dentistry.

Where you’ll work

Empire House

Wakefield Road

Dewsbury

WF12 8DJ

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

BRADFORD COLLEGE

Your training course

Operations manager (level 5)

Equal to higher national diploma (HND)

Course contents

Communicate and present information to stakeholders using different types of media.
Identify problems and provide solutions.
Manage and set goals and accountabilities for individuals and teams.
Analyse performance data for individuals and teams to identify areas for improvement.
Manage and influence project activity to deliver within budget and resource requirements.
Lead and influence the team and individuals to support an inclusive culture of equity, diversity, and the promotion of well-being.
Motivate team members and individuals through collaborative activities, for example one-to-one coaching and team meetings, to achieve organisational goals.
Use digital tools to analyse information and monitor performance and budgets to drive the implementation and delivery of plans and projects.
Research, interpret and analyse information to inform the implementation of business plans or projects.
Evaluate the impact of outcomes from organisational plans or projects to drive the decision-making process.
Interpret and implement the practical application of regulation, legislation and organisational policies for stakeholders.
Manage continuous improvement and change for their team and organisation.
Analyse and prioritise organisation activities in response to the operating environment.
Implement business continuity plans, including risk assessment, contingency planning and disaster recovery, to ensure the uninterrupted operation of critical functions.
Identify and respond to external factors that may influence the future landscape and evaluate their impact on the organisation.
Influence and negotiate with stakeholders to shape and agree goals and outcomes.
Manage relationships across multiple and diverse stakeholders.
Deliver sustainable services and solutions which allow the organisation to respond to changes in social, economic and environmental factors.
Manage and facilitate learning and continuous professional development for their team.
Coach and mentor individuals within their team.
Develop and implement operational plans that align with the strategic direction of the organisation.
Communicate and present information to stakeholders using different types of media.
Identify problems and provide solutions.
Manage and set goals and accountabilities for individuals and teams.
Analyse performance data for individuals and teams to identify areas for improvement.
Manage and influence project activity to deliver within budget and resource requirements.
Lead and influence the team and individuals to support an inclusive culture of equity, diversity, and the promotion of well-being.
Motivate team members and individuals through collaborative activities, for example one-to-one coaching and team meetings, to achieve organisational goals.
Use digital tools to analyse information and monitor performance and budgets to drive the implementation and delivery of plans and projects.
Research, interpret and analyse information to inform the implementation of business plans or projects.
Evaluate the impact of outcomes from organisational plans or projects to drive the decision-making process.
Interpret and implement the practical application of regulation, legislation and organisational policies for stakeholders.
Manage continuous improvement and change for their team and organisation.
Analyse and prioritise organisation activities in response to the operating environment.
Implement business continuity plans, including risk assessment, contingency planning and disaster recovery, to ensure the uninterrupted operation of critical functions.
Identify and respond to external factors that may influence the future landscape and evaluate their impact on the organisation.
Influence and negotiate with stakeholders to shape and agree goals and outcomes.
Manage relationships across multiple and diverse stakeholders.
Deliver sustainable services and solutions which allow the organisation to respond to changes in social, economic and environmental factors.
Manage and facilitate learning and continuous professional development for their team.
Coach and mentor individuals within their team.
Develop and implement operational plans that align with the strategic direction of the organisation.

Your training plan

There will be monthly masterclasses at Bradford College, the rest of your time will be spent in the practice.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 9 - 4)
Maths (grade 9 - 4)

Other in:

Dental (grade Pass)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Presentation skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Team working
Non judgemental
Patience

About this company

Dr Siddique is a highly trained dentist offering both NHS and Private dental treatment. He qualified in 2003 at the University of Liverpool and has since gone on to undertake further training in both restorative dentistry and Six month Smile Orthodontic work. In 2017 Dr. Siddique took over the practice and continues to carry out high quality dental work for many families in Dewsbury and the surrounding areas. As the practice has continued to grow, and go from strength to strength, we have expanded our team, to give you more choice of appointment options.

https://empirehousedental.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Upon successful completion of this apprenticeship, you may be offerd a full time position at the practice. There could also be a range of post graduate course to apply for, including Oral Health Practitioner and Dental Hygienist.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

BRADFORD COLLEGE

Tom Hughes

t.hughes@bradfordcollege.ac.uk

01274 728316

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000290928.

Apply now

Closes in 20 days (Friday 10 January at 11:59pm)

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