Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Dentist to join our Dental Education Facility in Truro.
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
Full clinical support is offered – indemnity insurance and CPD are provided, you will have access to senior clinician support and advice, hygienist/therapist support and digital X‑rays/CBCT.
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.
Key dates and details
Date posted: 31 December 2025
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: Starting from £73,240.00, depending on experience
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part‑time
Reference number: P0007-25-0049
Job location: Peninsula Dental Social Enterprise, Treliske, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 3HD
Job responsibilities
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:
* Graduate with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery degree and 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, and 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 08:45 to 17:00 Monday to Friday; however, on occasions to meet business needs you will be required to work revised hours, typically between 08:00 and 18:00. The Working Time Regulations apply to all employees of Peninsula Dental Social Enterprise (CIC). In particular, Peninsula Dental Social Enterprise (CIC) will not permit staff in all employments to work in excess of 48 hours in any one week except where there are exceptional service needs, where an absolute limit of averaging over a reference period of 17 weeks would apply. All staff are required to positively support equality of opportunity and equity of treatment to colleagues and students in accordance with our Equality and Diversity Policy.
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 Social Enterprise, Treliske, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 3HD
Employer's website: https://peninsuladental.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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