Dentist

Job 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.

Main duties of the job

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

• 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.
• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme.
• Free uniform, funded indemnity insurance and no lab bills.
• Opportunity to claim back professional registration fees (pro rata)
• 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.

About Us

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 Plymouths Peninsula Dental School to support the clinical education of its dental healthcare students.

Details

Date posted

23 June 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience Negotiable

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

P0007-25-0025

Job locations

Peninsula Dental School

20 Research Way

Derriford

Plymouth

PL68BT

45 Damerel Close

Plymouth

PL14JZ

Job Description

Job responsibilities

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

Job Description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Desirable

Person Specification

Essential

Desirable

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Peninsula Dental Social Enterprise CIC

Address

Peninsula Dental School

20 Research Way

Derriford

Plymouth

PL68BT

Employer's website

https : / / peninsuladental.org.uk / (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Peninsula Dental Social Enterprise CIC

Address

Peninsula Dental School

20 Research Way

Derriford

Plymouth

PL68BT

Employer's website

https : / / peninsuladental.org.uk / (Opens in a new tab)

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