Practice Manager

PortmanDentex; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing support

Bonus scheme

Extra leave

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Life assurance

Pension

Job summary

Bay Dental Care in Lancaster, part of PortmanDentex, seeks a motivated Practice Manager for a 40-hour week, Monday to Friday. You will lead teammates, ensure smooth operations, manage budgets, and uphold high patient care standards within a private practice setting.

The role offers a supportive team environment, with benefits including wellbeing support, a bonus scheme, extra leave, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, life assurance and a pension plan.

Qualifications

• Background in healthcare, retail, hospitality, or similar service-focused field; experience managing a dental practice or strong lead dental nurse leadership is a bonus but not essential.
• Passionate about delivering great service.
• Leading and supporting colleagues to perform at their best.
• Confident working with financials (P&L, KPIs, budgets).
• Focused on operational excellence: equipment, facilities, and compliant processes.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

P&L management

KPIs

Team motivation

Job description

Job Description

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

We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and people-focused Practice Manager to join our wonderful team at Bay Dental Care, Lancaster. Whether you're an experienced Practice Manager or come from a similar people-focused field, this could be just the opportunity you've been waiting for.

The Essentials

• Full-time, 40 hours
• Monday - Friday
• Competitive hourly rate from £17 per hour
• 4 surgery private practice offering a range of treatments

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

About You

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

• A healthcare, retail, hospitality, or similar service-focused background - experience managing a dental practice or strong leadership experience as a lead dental nurse is an added bonus, but not essential
• Passionate about delivering great service
• Leading and supporting colleagues to perform at their best
• Confident working with financials (P&L, KPIs, budgets)
• Focused on delivering operational excellence: from fully-functioning equipment and facilities, to a compliant, process-driven practice team

What do you get in return?

• 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 and option to buy 3 more days
• Family Support: Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
• Financial Security: Life assurance and pension scheme

Who are we?

PortmanDentex is a leading dental group where your skills and ambitions make a real difference. We support over 370 practices across the UK and Ireland. We’re united by a passion for great dentistry, putting patients first and helping each other grow both at work and beyond

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.