Overview
We are seeking friendly and motivated Locum Dentists to join our busy mixed practices in stunning Cornwall from June through August 2026.
Role Includes
* Mix of NHS UDA delivery
* Unscheduled Dental Care sessions
Responsibilities
* Deliver high‑quality unscheduled and routine dental care to NHS and private patients (adults and children).
* Apply current best practice and evidence‑based guidance in areas such as: clinical examination and record keeping; oral health prevention strategies; radiography; antimicrobial prescribing; management of acute dental conditions; dental trauma (adult and paediatric); endodontic emergencies; consent and documentation of extractions; treatment of patients with complex needs or medical histories.
* Maintain awareness of referral pathways and patient access routes, including stabilisation clinics.
* Provide thorough clinical documentation to support continuity of care.
* Treat target numbers of patients efficiently while ensuring excellent patient experience.
* Adhere to GDC standards, maintain full registration without conditions.
* Comply with Smile Together internal policies, procedures, and contractual obligations.
* Maintain appropriate indemnity cover and NHS performer number.
* Maintain a Personal Development Plan and up‑to‑date CPD log; attend peer review meetings, clinical audits, development sessions; participate in training.
* Support colleagues across Smile Together; collaborate on unscheduled dental care services; represent Smile Together professionally as an ambassador.
* Be willing to work from other locations as needed.
* Engage in service development, planning sessions, in‑house meetings; deliver in‑house training sessions or webinars as required.
* Maintain safe working practices and comply with clinical governance; report incidents or near misses promptly.
* Maintain strong IT skills, particularly using the Practice Management System.
* Undertake additional reasonable responsibilities as requested by the Clinical Director or management team.
Qualifications
* GDC registered and eligible to work in the UK.
* Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) degree.
Experience
* Experienced in NHS Dental work.
* Friendly, adaptable, and confident working independently.
Disclosure & Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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