Practice manager

PortmanDentex; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

GDC fees covered

Indemnity covered

CPD costs covered

Employee wellbeing programme

Bonus scheme

Extra leave

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Pension scheme

Job summary

Coombe Dental Care in Salisbury is seeking a motivated Practice Manager to lead a busy, patient‑focused dental team. You will oversee daily operations, ensure equipment and facilities are running smoothly, and drive practice growth with a hands-on, collaborative approach.

The role requires experience in service‑industry leadership, financial oversight (P&L, KPIs, budgets), and a passion for delivering great patient care.

Qualifications

• Healthcare/retail/food service background with leadership
• Passionate about delivering great service
• Leads and supports colleagues to perform at their best
• Confident with financials (P&L, KPIs, budgets)
• Delivers operational excellence across equipment, facilities, and process-driven team

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage daily operations of the dental practice.
• Oversee equipment and facilities to ensure fully functional, compliant operations.
• Drive practice growth in collaboration with partners and team.
• Act as Registered Manager for the practice and uphold governance.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Customer service

Financial management

Operational excellence

Job description

Job Description

Are you a natural leader with a passion for delivering excellent patient care? Whether you're an experienced Practice Manager or come from a similar people-focused field, this might be just the opportunity you've been waiting for.

We’re looking for a motivated and people-focused Practice Manager to join our fabulous specialist team at Coombe Dental Care in Salisbury.

• 30 hours per week, with some flexibility. Ideally full days between the hours 8am-5.30pm Monday to Friday


• Competitive salary dependent on your experience


• Supportive and collaborative operations manager and business partners, assisting with overall practice growth and management


• Coombe Dental Care is a busy family practice located close to the centre of picturesque Salisbury. Established in 2005 we have a great local reputation for providing good quality care and a wide 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?

• 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 and option to buy 3 more days


• Family Support: Enhanced maternity/paternity leave


• Financial Security: Contributory 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.

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.