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Dentist (with Special Interest in Minor Oral Surgery)

The closing date is 31 July 2025

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Job summary

Smile Together Dentist (with Special Interest in Minor Oral Surgery) or specialist oral surgeon Harleigh Road Dental Centre, Bodmin, Cornwall 2 days per week (part-time) Salary: From £31,500 per annum/self-employment option available Deliver Expert Care in a Purpose-Built, Fully Equipped Environment At Smile Together, were redefining dentistry. As a certified B Corp and employee-owned Community Interest Company (CIC), we combine clinical excellence with social purpose , investing profits back into services, our people, and the communities we serve. Were looking for a dedicated dentist with a special interest in minor oral surgery to join our team at Harleigh Road Dental Centre in Bodmin, Cornwall, working 2 days per week. This is your opportunity to deliver high-quality oral surgery in a modern, purpose-built clinic equipped with up-to-date technology and supported by a collaborative, forward-thinking team.

Main duties of the job

What Youll Be Doing This is a hands-on clinical role in which youll take responsibility for delivering oral surgery services to referred patients in a welcoming, well-equipped primary care setting. Whether youre performing procedures, providing expert advice to colleagues, or helping to shape and improve our service offer, your clinical knowledge will be truly valued here. Youll be part of a passionate and supportive team, contributing to a culture of continuous improvement through peer reviews, audits, governance activities and mentoring. Youll help develop colleagues who are interested in oral surgery and contribute to building a strong learning environment across the organisation. Our services are designed around patient need and clinical quality, so youll have the opportunity to make a real impact, not just through what you do, but how you help others grow. While your base will be at Harleigh Road, there may be occasional travel to other locations as needed.

About us

What Youll Bring

GDC registration (without conditions), and experience in oral surgery within primary, secondary or community care. Confidence and competence in managing a range of oral surgery cases

A collaborative and patient-focused approach, aligned with our social enterprise values. Commitment to continuous improvement, with support for your CPD and development through our in-house Smile Together Training Academy. Why Choose Smile Together? Work in a modern, purpose-built, fully equipped clinic with the latest dental technology. Join a B Corp certified, employee-owned social enterprise with values at its core. Enjoy a healthy work-life balance and a supportive, inclusive workplace culture. Be part of a team that believes in doing dentistry differently and making a difference. Competitive salary: From £31,500 per annum (2 days/week). Occasional travel to other sites may be required.

Apply Today or Lets Chat First If youre ready to bring your clinical skills into a role where youll feel truly valued, wed love to hear from you.

Apply via email to: joinus@smiletogether.org.uk If youd like to chat informally about the role before applying, wed be delighted to speak with you.

Details

Date posted

05 June 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

P0017-25-0005

Job locations

Harleigh Road Dental Clinic

Harleigh Road

Bodmin

Cornwall

PL31 1AH


Job description

Job responsibilities

Providing oral surgery, with or without the use of conscious sedation, for referred patients thought suitable to receive treatment in primary care

Providing oral surgery for patients referred by General Dental Practitioners from the locality served by the post-holder

Onward referral of appropriate patients to hospital services or to other providers of oral surgery

Providing expert advice and guidance to colleagues within Smile Together

Providing specific developmental support and feedback to dentists who have a desire to develop in Oral Surgery

Providing excellence of service including written clinical detail enabling colleagues to provide face-to-face treatment or other interventions at future appointments

Actively engaging with Smile Together teams and participating in peer review, clinical audit activities, planning and development sessions and in-house meetings etc.

Being responsible for safe working and practice on a day-to-day basis in sites of clinical activity, ensuring compliance with clinical governance and legislation, appropriate health, safety and security procedures within the work area, and reporting accidents, incidents and near misses using the Smile Together incident reporting procedure

Undertaking other reasonable duties as requested by the Dental Director, Clinical Directors and Smile Together Management Team

Working with the Dental Director, Clinical Directors and other operational and clinical leads to ensure your experience and knowledge helps to drive service improvement

Treating target numbers of patients

Maintaining and developing your clinical competency and continuing professional/personal development according to agreed training needs via our Smile Together Training Academy, other external educational providers

Attending and actively contributing to Peer Review meetings

Developing a Personal Development Plan as described in the GDC Standards

Supporting colleagues in the delivery of urgent and emergency care services including temperature checks with co-workers in this clinical environment

Working alongside clinical and professional support colleagues in facilitating ongoing organisational change and development

On occasions you may be required to visit and work from other locations where you would need to integrate as part of the local team

Playing a valuable part in contributing to the success of our organisation

Being an ambassador for the companys vision, mission and values and demonstrate related behaviours

Professionally representing Smile Together as an ambassador for the company in this role, leading by example

Maintaining good IT skills including in the use of our Practice Management System

Job description

Job responsibilities

Providing oral surgery, with or without the use of conscious sedation, for referred patients thought suitable to receive treatment in primary care

Providing oral surgery for patients referred by General Dental Practitioners from the locality served by the post-holder

Onward referral of appropriate patients to hospital services or to other providers of oral surgery

Providing expert advice and guidance to colleagues within Smile Together

Providing specific developmental support and feedback to dentists who have a desire to develop in Oral Surgery

Providing excellence of service including written clinical detail enabling colleagues to provide face-to-face treatment or other interventions at future appointments

Actively engaging with Smile Together teams and participating in peer review, clinical audit activities, planning and development sessions and in-house meetings etc.

Being responsible for safe working and practice on a day-to-day basis in sites of clinical activity, ensuring compliance with clinical governance and legislation, appropriate health, safety and security procedures within the work area, and reporting accidents, incidents and near misses using the Smile Together incident reporting procedure

Undertaking other reasonable duties as requested by the Dental Director, Clinical Directors and Smile Together Management Team

Working with the Dental Director, Clinical Directors and other operational and clinical leads to ensure your experience and knowledge helps to drive service improvement

Treating target numbers of patients

Maintaining and developing your clinical competency and continuing professional/personal development according to agreed training needs via our Smile Together Training Academy, other external educational providers

Attending and actively contributing to Peer Review meetings

Developing a Personal Development Plan as described in the GDC Standards

Supporting colleagues in the delivery of urgent and emergency care services including temperature checks with co-workers in this clinical environment

Working alongside clinical and professional support colleagues in facilitating ongoing organisational change and development

On occasions you may be required to visit and work from other locations where you would need to integrate as part of the local team

Playing a valuable part in contributing to the success of our organisation

Being an ambassador for the companys vision, mission and values and demonstrate related behaviours

Professionally representing Smile Together as an ambassador for the company in this role, leading by example

Maintaining good IT skills including in the use of our Practice Management System

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Familiarity with NHS dental services including of regulations, guidance, referral processes and local policy
  • Be able to conduct the triage and assessment of patients referred to the MOS service for exodontia
  • Recognised accreditation and currency in Minor Oral Surgery or equivalent experience
  • Competent and confident in dealing with urgent and emergency dental care

Desirable

  • Experience in providing care within referral services
  • Recognised accreditation and currency in conscious sedation modalities

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • Ability to work flexibly meet the needs of the service and the population
  • Well organised and able to work effectively, efficiently and safely under pressure
  • Ability to demonstrate understanding and patience, balancing compassion diplomacy and assertiveness
  • Effective time management skills and ability to work within time frames and achieve defined KPIs
  • Able to engage in public health initiatives such as oral health briefings
  • Able to work independently using own initiative
  • Efficient IT skills and confidence utilising new technology
  • Knowledge of the GDPR and NHS confidentiality guidelines (EG Caldicott) and their implications
  • Knowledge of systems of healthcare governance and assurance, including but not limited to audit and service improvement.
  • Knowledge of systems of care provision and current health and safety regulations including but not limited to COSHH, ionising radiation and HTM01-05

Qualifications

Essential

  • BDS or equivalent
  • Registration with GDC without conditions
  • Post qualification experience minimum two years
  • Active performer number
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Familiarity with NHS dental services including of regulations, guidance, referral processes and local policy
  • Be able to conduct the triage and assessment of patients referred to the MOS service for exodontia
  • Recognised accreditation and currency in Minor Oral Surgery or equivalent experience
  • Competent and confident in dealing with urgent and emergency dental care

Desirable

  • Experience in providing care within referral services
  • Recognised accreditation and currency in conscious sedation modalities

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • Ability to work flexibly meet the needs of the service and the population
  • Well organised and able to work effectively, efficiently and safely under pressure
  • Ability to demonstrate understanding and patience, balancing compassion diplomacy and assertiveness
  • Effective time management skills and ability to work within time frames and achieve defined KPIs
  • Able to engage in public health initiatives such as oral health briefings
  • Able to work independently using own initiative
  • Efficient IT skills and confidence utilising new technology
  • Knowledge of the GDPR and NHS confidentiality guidelines (EG Caldicott) and their implications
  • Knowledge of systems of healthcare governance and assurance, including but not limited to audit and service improvement.
  • Knowledge of systems of care provision and current health and safety regulations including but not limited to COSHH, ionising radiation and HTM01-05

Qualifications

Essential

  • BDS or equivalent
  • Registration with GDC without conditions
  • Post qualification experience minimum two years
  • Active performer number

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

Smile Together

Address

Harleigh Road Dental Clinic

Harleigh Road

Bodmin

Cornwall

PL31 1AH


Employer's website

https://smiletogether.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Smile Together

Address

Harleigh Road Dental Clinic

Harleigh Road

Bodmin

Cornwall

PL31 1AH


Employer's website

https://smiletogether.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

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Details

Date posted

05 June 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

P0017-25-0005

Job locations

Harleigh Road Dental Clinic

Harleigh Road

Bodmin

Cornwall

PL31 1AH


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