Dentist
| Posting date: | 23 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £66,111 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 23 July 2025 |
| Location: | Plymouth, South West England |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Peninsula Dental Social Enterprise CIC |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Dentist to join our Dental Education Facilities in Plymouth.
The post holder will provide high quality NHS dental services in a multidisciplinary and innovative clinical environment. Patients may be referred via student teaching clinics, either for treatments more complex than can be managed by students, or to complete courses of treatment which cannot be completed by students because of time constraints. You may also be involved in triage sessions to identify suitable patients for students to treat.
Peninsula Dental Social Enterprise (PDSE) is an award winning Community Interest Company that provides NHS treatment and outreach services to local communities in Devon and Cornwall. As a social enterprise we are a values driven organisation with a focus on patient-centred care and addressing local oral health needs. We work closely with the University of Plymouth’s Peninsula Dental School to support the clinical education of its dental healthcare students.
You must be registered with the GDC, have completed Dental Foundation training and hold a valid NHS performer number.
This role includes:
• 7.6 weeks holiday entitlement (pro rata), increasing after 5 years’ service. Payment for holiday is
included within the annual salary. We also offer a holiday purchase scheme where you can buy up
to two additional weeks holiday each year.
Support with your learning and development, including access to online CPD platforms plus
additional CPD at our two company Away Days each year. Our Learning & Development
Framework may also inspire you to consider further career development, including postgraduate
training opportunities.
Access to the NHS Pension Scheme.
Free uniform, funded indemnity insurance and no lab bills.
Opportunity to claim back professional registration fees (pro rata)
Parking available within walking distance of the Practice
Support for your wellbeing, including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, as well as
our new Health Plan where you can claim money back towards certain health expenses, and
access gym discounts and more.
Access to our Cycle to Work Scheme which operates via salary sacrifice
Opportunities to share your skills, knowledge, and experience to help shape the future of dentistry
Opportunities to contribute to company development through our dedicated ‘team talk’ channels
This post is subject to receipt of clearance from the Disclosure & Barring Service.
If you wish to find out more about this exciting opportunity, please contact PDSE-recruitment@plymouth.ac.uk
Role: Dentist
Grade: Dependant on qualifications and experience
Reports to: Lead Dentist
Role summary:
The post holder will provide high quality NHS dental services in a multidisciplinary and innovative clinical environment. Patients may be referred via student teaching clinics, either for treatments more complex than can be managed by students, or to complete courses of treatment which cannot be completed by students because of time constraints. You may also be involved in triage sessions to identify suitable patients for students to treat.
Full clinical support is offered - Indemnity Insurance and CPD is provided, you will have access to senior clinician support and advice, hygienist / therapist support and
digital X-Rays/CBCT
Key accountabilities:
• Provide clinically appropriate, high quality NHS dental treatment to patients, following all relevant standards and guidelines.
• Maintain PDSE standards of clinical governance, including infection control, patient confidentiality, clinical record keeping, etc.
• Regularly carry out audits of clinical treatment.
• Ensure health and safety procedures are observed at all times
• Support the work of the whole dental team employed by PDSE
Measures of success:
• Successful outcomes to items listed in key accountabilities and other delegated tasks
• Positive customer feedback (staff, patients and students)
• Meets deadlines
• Manages competing demands
Knowledge, Education and Training:
• A Batchelor of Dental Surgery degree
• GDC registration
• Performers number required prior to assuming appointment
• Broad dental knowledge, with up-to-date knowledge of aspects of general practice within your scope of practice
Experience:
• Demonstrable clinical experience in an NHS practice
• Active in clinical dental practice
• Broad experience in a wide range of treatments
• Education experience (Desirable)
Skills:
• First class clinical skills
• Team player who plans ahead and is well organised
• Excellent communication
• Ability to provide concise explanations and clear direction and guidance
• IT Skills including use of clinical software systems, such as R4 (or similar electronic patient record system and Microsoft Office packages
• Willing to work to academic standards and be involved in quality assurance
Behaviours
• Professionalism
• Flexibility
• A team player
Other:
This job description provides a general reflection of the key accountabilities associated with the post, it is expected that the role holder will undertake any other reasonable activities to assist in efficient service delivery.
This job description is not exhaustive and may change as the post develops, but such change will not take place without consultation between the post holder and his/her manager. Job descriptions should be reviewed at least annually at the appraisal meeting.
Normal working hours are 0845 to 1700 Monday to Friday, however on occasions to meet business need you will be required to work revised hours, typically between 0800 and 1800.
The post holder will provide high quality NHS dental services in a multidisciplinary and innovative clinical environment. Patients may be referred via student teaching clinics, either for treatments more complex than can be managed by students, or to complete courses of treatment which cannot be completed by students because of time constraints. You may also be involved in triage sessions to identify suitable patients for students to treat.
Peninsula Dental Social Enterprise (PDSE) is an award winning Community Interest Company that provides NHS treatment and outreach services to local communities in Devon and Cornwall. As a social enterprise we are a values driven organisation with a focus on patient-centred care and addressing local oral health needs. We work closely with the University of Plymouth’s Peninsula Dental School to support the clinical education of its dental healthcare students.
You must be registered with the GDC, have completed Dental Foundation training and hold a valid NHS performer number.
This role includes:
• 7.6 weeks holiday entitlement (pro rata), increasing after 5 years’ service. Payment for holiday is
included within the annual salary. We also offer a holiday purchase scheme where you can buy up
to two additional weeks holiday each year.
Support with your learning and development, including access to online CPD platforms plus
additional CPD at our two company Away Days each year. Our Learning & Development
Framework may also inspire you to consider further career development, including postgraduate
training opportunities.
Access to the NHS Pension Scheme.
Free uniform, funded indemnity insurance and no lab bills.
Opportunity to claim back professional registration fees (pro rata)
Parking available within walking distance of the Practice
Support for your wellbeing, including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, as well as
our new Health Plan where you can claim money back towards certain health expenses, and
access gym discounts and more.
Access to our Cycle to Work Scheme which operates via salary sacrifice
Opportunities to share your skills, knowledge, and experience to help shape the future of dentistry
Opportunities to contribute to company development through our dedicated ‘team talk’ channels
This post is subject to receipt of clearance from the Disclosure & Barring Service.
If you wish to find out more about this exciting opportunity, please contact PDSE-recruitment@plymouth.ac.uk
Role: Dentist
Grade: Dependant on qualifications and experience
Reports to: Lead Dentist
Role summary:
The post holder will provide high quality NHS dental services in a multidisciplinary and innovative clinical environment. Patients may be referred via student teaching clinics, either for treatments more complex than can be managed by students, or to complete courses of treatment which cannot be completed by students because of time constraints. You may also be involved in triage sessions to identify suitable patients for students to treat.
Full clinical support is offered - Indemnity Insurance and CPD is provided, you will have access to senior clinician support and advice, hygienist / therapist support and
digital X-Rays/CBCT
Key accountabilities:
• Provide clinically appropriate, high quality NHS dental treatment to patients, following all relevant standards and guidelines.
• Maintain PDSE standards of clinical governance, including infection control, patient confidentiality, clinical record keeping, etc.
• Regularly carry out audits of clinical treatment.
• Ensure health and safety procedures are observed at all times
• Support the work of the whole dental team employed by PDSE
Measures of success:
• Successful outcomes to items listed in key accountabilities and other delegated tasks
• Positive customer feedback (staff, patients and students)
• Meets deadlines
• Manages competing demands
Knowledge, Education and Training:
• A Batchelor of Dental Surgery degree
• GDC registration
• Performers number required prior to assuming appointment
• Broad dental knowledge, with up-to-date knowledge of aspects of general practice within your scope of practice
Experience:
• Demonstrable clinical experience in an NHS practice
• Active in clinical dental practice
• Broad experience in a wide range of treatments
• Education experience (Desirable)
Skills:
• First class clinical skills
• Team player who plans ahead and is well organised
• Excellent communication
• Ability to provide concise explanations and clear direction and guidance
• IT Skills including use of clinical software systems, such as R4 (or similar electronic patient record system and Microsoft Office packages
• Willing to work to academic standards and be involved in quality assurance
Behaviours
• Professionalism
• Flexibility
• A team player
Other:
This job description provides a general reflection of the key accountabilities associated with the post, it is expected that the role holder will undertake any other reasonable activities to assist in efficient service delivery.
This job description is not exhaustive and may change as the post develops, but such change will not take place without consultation between the post holder and his/her manager. Job descriptions should be reviewed at least annually at the appraisal meeting.
Normal working hours are 0845 to 1700 Monday to Friday, however on occasions to meet business need you will be required to work revised hours, typically between 0800 and 1800.