Principal Dentist

PortmanDentex; Newtownards; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Parks Dental, backed by PortmanDentex, is seeking an experienced General Dentist to lead, grow and shape a thriving practice in Northern Ireland.

Two pathways are available: Shared Ownership or Practice Clinical Lead. You will influence development, work with a capable team, and benefit from the scale, expertise and infrastructure of PortmanDentex.

Qualifications

• GDC-registered dentist with strong clinical experience.
• Commercially curious, entrepreneurial and growth‑minded.
• Committed to excellent, patient‑centred care.
• Confident working with practice management and support teams.
• Motivated to develop others and improve how the practice operates.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow a thriving dental practice with PortmanDental backing.
• Influence practice development and commercial performance.
• Collaborate with management and support teams to run and grow the practice.
• Focus on delivering excellent patient care and developing a high‑performing team.

Skills

GDC‑registered dentist

Commercially curious

Entrepreneurial

Patient‑centred care

Collaborative

Mentoring/leadership

Job description

Company Description

Clinical Leadership and Shared Ownership Opportunity

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

Parks Dental

Parks Dental is 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 and benefit 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, expertise and 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.

Pathway 1: Shared Ownership

Pathway 2: Practice Clinical Lead

For more information about each pathway, visit our website: Partnership with PortmanDentex: Make it Your Choice | PortmanDentex - Elevate Your Dental Career and Practice

The Entrepreneurial Opportunity

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 areas required to run and grow a successful practice.

About You

• 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 practice operates.

Previous ownership experience is not essential. What matters is your ambition, judgement and willingness to lead.

Lead Like an Owner - Without Building Alone

Would you like to find out more?

This role may be subject to a relevant criminal records check, called an AccessNI check. You will be advised about this at interview stage, and you must disclose if there is any reason why you cannot work in regulated activity.

A criminal record is not necessarily a bar to being offered a position with Portman Dental Care. Policies on the recruitment of ex‑offenders, as well as the secure handling, use storage and retention of disclosure information is available by e‑mailing [e-mail] The AccessNI Code of Practice is available by going to https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/sites/default/files/2021-11/accessni-code-of-practice.pdf

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.