Principal Dentist

PortmanDentex; Leicester; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Dental Suite, Leicester, part of PortmanDentex, is seeking an experienced General Dentist with ambition to lead, grow and shape a thriving practice.

This role offers leadership responsibility, profit sharing through ownership paths, and support from PortmanDentex to develop a high-performing team and deliver excellent patient care.

Candidates with leadership experience or readiness to take the next step are encouraged to apply, with backing from an established organisation.

Qualifications

• GDC-registered dentist with strong clinical experience.
• Commercially curious, entrepreneurial and growth-oriented.
• Committed to excellent, patient-centred care.
• Confident working with practice management and support teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow a thriving practice with PortmanDentex backing.
• Influence practice development and commercial performance.
• Develop a high-performing team and patient-care standards.
• Collaborate with management to run and grow the practice.

Skills

Leadership

Business acumen

Clinical excellence

Team development

Job description

• Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract / Temporary
• PortmanDentex Location: Leicester - The Dental Suite
• Vacancy Type: PCL or Shared Ownership
• Department: Practices - South

Job Description

Clinical Leadership and Shared Ownership Opportunity

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

The Dental Suite, Leicesteris 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.