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.
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.
Experience
Essential
* Demonstrable clinical experience in an NHS practice.
* Active in clinical dental practice.
* Broad experience in a wide range of treatments.
Desirable
* Education experience.
Benefits
* 7.6 weeks holiday entitlement (pro rata), increasing after 5 years of 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.
* 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 Plymouth’s Peninsula Dental School to support the clinical education of its dental healthcare students.
Details
Date posted: 31 December 2025
Salary: Depending on experience
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part‑time
Reference number: P0007‑25‑0050
Job locations:
Peninsula Dental School, 20 Research Way, Derriford, Plymouth, PL68BT
45 Damerel Close, Plymouth, PL14JZ
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).
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