Practice Manager

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Canterbury; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

GDC fees covered

Indemnity covered

CPD costs covered

Wellbeing support (EAP & GP)

Job summary

PortmanSmile Clinic in Canterbury is seeking a Practice Manager to lead a specialist orthodontic team. You will be the Registered Manager overseeing daily operations, patient care, and growth initiatives.

The role requires strong leadership, financial acumen, and a commitment to operational excellence in a mixed NHS/private environment.

Qualifications

• Healthcare, retail, hospitality or similar service-focused background.
• Experience leading teams and delivering operational excellence.
• Experience managing a dental practice or strong leadership in a clinical setting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Registered Manager for the Canterbury practice.
• Lead and support staff to deliver patient care and operational targets.
• Oversee NHS and private patient workflows and financials.
• Collaborate with operations manager and partners on practice growth.

Skills

Leadership

People management

P&L / budgets

Operational excellence

Job description

• PortmanDentex Location: Canterbury - Portman Smile Clinic
• Vacancy Type: Practice Manager
• Department: Practices - Orthodontics

Job Description

Are you a natural leader with a passion for delivering excellent patient care?

Whetheryou'rean experienced Practice Manager or come from a similar people-focused field, this might be just the opportunityyou'vebeen waiting for.

We’relooking for a motivated and people-focusedPractice Managerto join our fabulous specialist orthodontic team at Portman Smile Clinic in Canterbury.

• Typical shifts ofMonday, Wednesday and Thursday 8:15am - 5:15pm
• Competitive rate of pay: £16.83 per hour
• Orthodontic practice,caring for both NHS and private patients
• Supportive and collaborative operations manager and business partners,assistingwith overall practice growth and management

Please note that as part of your role,you’llbe the Registered Manager for this practice.

About you

We’dlove to receive your application to our Practice Manager vacancy if you have the following skills and experience:

• Ahealthcare, retail, hospitality, or similar service-focused background- experience managing a dental practice or strong leadership experience as a lead dental nurse isan added bonus, but not essential
• Leading and supporting colleagues to perform at their best
• Confident working with financials(P&L, KPIs, budgets)
• Focused ondelivering operational excellence: fromfully-functioningequipment and facilities, to a compliant, process-driven practice team

What do you get in return?

• Professional Fees Covered:GDC, Indemnity and CPD costs fully covered
• Wellbeing Support:24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and GP service plus an in-house Mental Health First Aider programme
• Additional Reward:bonus scheme based on practice performance
• Extra Leave:Birthday off andoptionto buy 3 more days
• Family Support:Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
• Financial Security:Contributory pension scheme

Who are we?

PortmanDentexis a leading dental group where your skills and ambitions make a real difference. We support over 370 practices across the UK and Ireland.We’reunited by apassion for great dentistry, puttingpatients firstandhelping each other growboth at work and beyond.Portman Smile Clinicis one of circa 70 specialist orthodontic practices withinPortmanDentex, making us theleading orthodontic providerin the UK.

Additional Information

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity, equity and inclusion in our workplace. We are committed to creating an environment of mutual respect and are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, marital or civil partner status, disability, age, or nationality.