Principal Dentist

PortmanDentex; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

PortmanDentex is seeking an experienced GDC-registered dentist for Grimsby Dental Studio with a leadership pathway to own and grow the practice. You will lead clinical teams, shape patient care standards, and drive commercial performance, supported by PortmanDentex resources and expertise.

This role emphasizes strategic development, ownership-minded leadership, and shared profitability as the practice scales.

Qualifications

• GDC-registered dentist with strong clinical experience.
• Ambition to lead and grow a practice.
• Commercially minded and focused on patient care.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow Grimsby Dental Studio with PortmanDentex backing.
• Develop and mentor an high-performing team.
• Improve clinical and commercial performance of the practice.
• Collaborate with support teams to run and grow the business.

Skills

GDC-registered dentist

Leadership experience

Entrepreneurial mindset

Education

Dental degree (GDC-registered)

Job description

• PortmanDentex Location: Grimsby - Grimsby Dental Studio
• Department: Practices - North

Job Description

Clinical Leadership and Shared Ownership Opportunity

Build a successful practice. Share in its profitability. Lead with the backing of PortmanDentex.

Grimsby Dental Studiois looking for an experienced General Dentist with the ambition to lead, grow and help shape a thriving practice.

This is more than a clinical role. It is an opportunity to influence how the practice develops, improve its commercial performance andbenefit financially from the value and profitability you help create.

You will have the freedom and influence to think like an owner, supported by the scale,expertiseand infrastructure of PortmanDentex. That means you can focus on leading excellent care, developing a high-performing team and growing the practice - without having to build everything alone.

Two pathways are available, allowing you to choose the level of commercial involvement that suits your ambitions.

We are looking for someone who sees possibilities: a clinician who is curious about what could be improved, confident making decisions and motivated by building something successful.

You might already have leadership experience, or you may be ready to take the next step. Either way, you will not be expected to do it alone. You will have the backing of an established organisation, access to experienced colleagues and support across the areasrequiredto run and grow a successful practice.

About You

You will be:

A GDC-registered dentist with strong clinical experience.

Commercially curious, entrepreneurial and motivated by growth.

Committed to excellent, patient-centred care.

Confident working collaboratively with practice management and support teams.

Motivated to develop others and improve how the practiceoperates.

Previousownership experience is not essential. What matters is your ambition,judgementand willingness to lead.

Lead Like an Owner - Without Building Alone

Your leadership can improve care, strengthen thepracticeand create meaningful financial reward

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.