Practice Manager

Wakefield - St Michael's Dental Practice; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

GDC Indemnity & CPD costs covered

Wellbeing support: EAP, GP service, MH

Bonus scheme based on performance

Extra leave: Birthday off + 3 days

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Life assurance and pension

Job summary

PortmanDentex is seeking a motivated Practice Manager for St Michael's Dental Practice in Wakefield. The role oversees 40 hours per week across five days, with a focus on patient care, team leadership and financial performance.

You will act as Registered Manager for the practice, supporting growth and ensuring a compliant, service-focused environment for NHS and private patients. Competitive salary and comprehensive wellbeing benefits are included.

Qualifications

• Background in healthcare, retail, hospitality, or service-focused field; dental practice management preferred but not essential
• Passionate about delivering great service
• Leads and supports colleagues to perform at their best
• Confident working with financials (P&L, KPIs, budgets)
• Delivers operational excellence: equipment, facilities, compliant process-driven team

Skills

People leadership

Customer service

Financials management

Operational excellence

Dental practice experience

Job description

Company Description

Job Description

People. Performance. Patient care. Bring them together as our next Practice Manager.
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.

We’re looking for a motivated and people-focused Practice Manager to join our fabulous specialist orthodontic team atSt Michael's Dental Practice inWakefield.

• Full-time hours available, 40 hours per week over 5 days with typical Monday to Friday

• Competitive salary £32,700 per annum

• 6-surgery practice, caring for both NHS and private patients

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

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 supporting more than 370 practices across the UK and Ireland. We put patients at the heart of what we do and create an inclusive environment where colleagues can grow and make a real difference. Working in partnership and always looking for ways to improve, we are building a better future for our patients, practices and people.

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.