Dentist (with Special Interest in Minor Oral Surgery)
Smile Together Dentist (with Special Interest inMinor Oral Surgery) orspecialist oral surgeonHarleigh Road Dental Centre, Bodmin, Cornwall2 days per week (part-time)Salary: From £31,500 per annum/self-employmentoption availableDeliver Expert Care in a Purpose-Built, Fully Equipped EnvironmentAt Smile Together, were redefining dentistry. As a certified B Corp andemployee-owned Community Interest Company (CIC), we combine clinical excellencewith social purpose, investing profits back into services, our people, and thecommunities we serve.Were looking for a dedicated dentist with a special interest in minor oralsurgery to join our team at HarleighRoad Dental Centre in Bodmin, Cornwall, working 2 days per week. This is youropportunity to deliver high-quality oral surgery in a modern, purpose-builtclinic equipped with up-to-date technology and supported by a collaborative,forward-thinking team.
Main duties of the job
What Youll Be DoingThis is a hands-on clinical role in which youll take responsibility fordelivering 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 ourservice offer, your clinical knowledge will be truly valued here.Youll be part of a passionate and supportive team, contributing to a cultureof continuous improvement through peer reviews, audits, governance activitiesand mentoring. Youll help develop colleagues who are interested in oralsurgery and contribute to building a strong learning environment across theorganisation.Our services are designed around patient need and clinical quality, so youllhave the opportunity to make a real impact, not just through what you do, buthow you help others grow. While your base will be at Harleigh Road, there maybe occasional travel to other locations as needed.
About us
WhatYoull Bring
GDC registration (without conditions), and experience in oral surgery withinprimary, 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 anddevelopment through our in-house Smile Together Training Academy.Why Choose Smile Together?Work in a modern, purpose-built, fully equipped clinic with the latest dentaltechnology.Join a B Corp certified, employee-owned social enterprise with values at itscore.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 adifference.Competitive salary: From £31,500 perannum (2 days/week).Occasional travel to other sites may be required.
ApplyToday or Lets Chat FirstIf youre ready to bring your clinical skills into a role where youll feeltruly valued, wed love to hear from you.
Apply via email to: joinus@smiletogether.org.ukIf youd like to chat informally about the role before applying, wed bedelighted to speak with you.
Job responsibilities
Providingoral surgery, with or without the use of conscious sedation, for referredpatients thought suitable to receive treatment in primary care
Providing oralsurgery for patients referred by General Dental Practitioners from the localityserved by the post-holder
Onwardreferral of appropriate patients to hospital services or to other providers oforal surgery
Providing expert advice and guidance tocolleagues within Smile Together
Providingspecific developmental support and feedback to dentists who have a desire todevelop in Oral Surgery
Providingexcellence of service including written clinical detail enabling colleagues toprovide face-to-face treatment or other interventions at future appointments
Activelyengaging with Smile Together teams and participating in peer review, clinical auditactivities, planning and development sessions and in-house meetings etc.
Beingresponsible for safe working and practice on a day-to-day basis in sites ofclinical activity, ensuring compliance with clinical governance andlegislation, appropriate health, safety and security procedures within the workarea, and reporting accidents, incidents and near misses using the SmileTogether incident reporting procedure
Undertakingother reasonable duties as requested by the Dental Director, Clinical Directorsand Smile Together Management Team
Workingwith the Dental Director, Clinical Directors and other operational and clinicalleads to ensure your experience and knowledge helps to drive service improvement
Treating target numbers of patients
Maintaining and developing your clinical competency and continuingprofessional/personal development according to agreed training needs via ourSmile Together Training Academy, other external educational providers
Attendingand 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 careservices including temperature checks with co-workers in this clinicalenvironment
Working alongside clinical and professional support colleagues infacilitating ongoing organisational change and development
On occasions you may be required to visit andwork from other locations where you would need to integrate as part of thelocal team
Playinga valuable part in contributing to the success of our organisation
Beingan ambassador for the companys vision, mission and values and demonstraterelated behaviours
Professionallyrepresenting Smile Together as an ambassador for the company in this role,leading by example
Maintaining good IT skills including in the useof our Practice Management System
Person Specification
Experience
* 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
* Experience in providing care within referral services
* Recognised accreditation and currency in conscious sedation modalities
Knowledge and Skills
* 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
* 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.
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