Associate Minor Oral Surgery Dentist or Specialist Oral Surgeon
| Posting date: | 04 June 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 June 2026 |
| Location: | Bodmin, PL31 1AH |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | P0017-26-0047 |
Summary
Role Purpose To provide oral surgery services for adults and children referred via the NHS Oral Surgery pathway across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. This may include patients unable to access a General Dental Practitioner and visitors to the region requiring urgent dental care. The post holder will lead and support the delivery of high-quality minor oral surgery within a primary care setting. Key Responsibilities Clinical Care and Patient Management Provide high-quality oral surgery services for patients referred by General Dental Practitioners, dental services, and other healthcare professionals. Perform triage of oral surgery referrals to ensure appropriate and timely care. Manage and treat patients within the full scope of primary care oral surgery practice, including: o Extractions (routine and surgical) o Soft tissue procedures within scope of practice o Post-operative care and complication management Refer patients appropriately to secondary care or other oral surgery providers where necessary. Deliver appropriate follow-up care and patient education post-treatment. Provide detailed, accurate clinical notes and ensure continuity of care for patients requiring further treatment or review. Clinical Excellence & Standards Maintain the highest clinical standards in oral surgery in line with GDC requirements, national guidance, and evidence-based practice. Participate in clinical governance activities including regular audits, risk assessments, incident reporting, and quality improvement initiatives. Support the Clinical Director and management team in driving service quality and performance. Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation and infection control protocols at all sites of clinical activity. Contribute to the safe, effective, and consistent delivery of care across Smile Togethers practices. Leadership, Mentorship & Professional Development Provide expert advice and guidance to colleagues on oral surgery cases and referral management. Support the development of team members who wish to expand their skills in oral surgery. Mentor colleagues through case-based discussions, observed procedures, and clinical evaluations. Engage in Smile Togethers Training Academy and external CPD opportunities to maintain and further develop clinical competencies. Create and maintain a Personal Development Plan (PDP) aligned with GDC standards and individual goals. Support the delivery of high-quality induction programmes for new clinicians, particularly those involved in oral surgery or unscheduled care. Organisational Engagement & Contribution Actively engage with Smile Together teams and participate in peer review, audit, development sessions, and internal meetings. Contribute to service planning and delivery improvements with Clinical Directors and operational leads. Support urgent and emergency care delivery when needed, including clinical collaboration ("temperature checks") with co-workers. Participate in organisational change initiatives and service development projects. Represent Smile Together professionally as an ambassador for our vision, mission, and valuesleading by example. Collaboration & Flexibility Work collaboratively with clinical and non-clinical colleagues to ensure excellent patient care. Be flexible in supporting the service, including providing unscheduled dental care services as the Organisation requires. Travel between Smile Together sites as needed, integrating effectively into each local team. Treat target numbers of patients in accordance with agreed clinical expectations. Governance, Compliance & IT Ensure full compliance with Smile Togethers governance framework, clinical protocols, and documentation standards. Report accidents, incidents, and near misses using the companys reporting procedures. Maintain effective IT skills, particularly in the use of the Practice Management System and digital clinical records. Other Duties Undertake any additional reasonable responsibilities as requested by the Clinical Director or management team. This job description may evolve over time with service needs; changes will be made in consultation with the post holder. Organisational Expectations Understand and adhere to the standards set out in the Employee Handbook. (Note: Expectations may vary slightly for self-employed associates and will be clarified on appointment.) As a Social Enterprise, all employees are expected to support Smile Togethers commitment to improving local oral health and reducing health inequalities.