Job summary
Were opening a new Dental Education Practice in Plymouth City Centre later this year, and were looking for Dentists to join our team!
Initially working in our Plymouth Dental Education Facilities in Derriford and Devonport, you will transfer to our new Dental Education Practice (DEP) in Plymouth City Centre when this opens in Autumn 2025. The DEP will provide an innovative model of care comprising urgent and stabilisation dental care, and general and specialist dentistry delivered alongside placements for undergraduate and postgraduate students, as well as trainees undertaking dental foundation training.
We have various opportunities including part-time and full-time opportunities available. Salaries are negotiable depending on experience and qualifications. Salaries will be pro rata for staff working less than full time.
Main duties of the job
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.
Full clinical support is offered - Indemnity Insurance and CPD is provided, you will have
access to senior clinician support and advice, hygienist / therapist support and
digital X-Rays/CBCT.
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
About us
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- 7.6 weeks holiday entitlement (pro rata), increasing after 5 years 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.
- Access to the NHS Pension Scheme.
- 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, including postgraduate training opportunities.
- Support for your wellbeing, including our new Health Plan where you can claim money back towards certain health expenses, and access gym discounts and more, as well as access to our Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health pathways.
- Free uniform, funded indemnity insurance and no lab bills.
- Opportunity to claim back professional registration fees (pro rata)
- Parking available within walking distance of the Practice
- Access to our Electric Vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
- Access to our Cycle to Work salary sacrifice scheme
- Opportunities to share your skills, knowledge, and experience to help shape the future of dentistry
- Opportunities to contribute to company development through our dedicated team talk channels
Job description
Job responsibilities
- 7.6 weeks holiday entitlement (pro rata), increasing after 5 years 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.
- Access to the NHS Pension Scheme.
- 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, including postgraduate training opportunities.
- Support for your wellbeing, including our new Health Plan where you can claim money back towards certain health expenses, and access gym discounts and more, as well as access to our Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health pathways.
- Free uniform, funded indemnity insurance and no lab bills.
- Opportunity to claim back professional registration fees (pro rata)
- Parking available within walking distance of the Practice
- Access to our Electric Vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
- Access to our Cycle to Work salary sacrifice scheme
- Opportunities to share your skills, knowledge, and experience to help shape the future of dentistry
- Opportunities to contribute to company development through our dedicated team talk channels
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A Batchelor of Dental Surgery degree.
- 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
Essential
- Demonstrable clinical experience in an NHS practice
- Active in clinical dental practice
- Broad experience in a wide range of treatments
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A Batchelor of Dental Surgery degree.
- 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
Essential
- Demonstrable clinical experience in an NHS practice
- Active in clinical dental practice
- Broad experience in a wide range of treatments
Desirable
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).
