Job summary
Were
Hiring a Full Time Employed Dentist Isles of Scilly
Salary: £78,750 full benefits, accommodation included, private supplement
Are you
passionate about helping others and making a real difference? Do you want to be
part of a team where your work truly impacts your community, the environment,
and the future of healthcare, Then Smile Together is the place for you!
Discover a truly rewarding
dental role in one of the most beautiful and unique locations in the UK.
Smile Together Dental CIC is
offering an extraordinary opportunity for an experienced and community-minded
Dentist to join our team on the stunning Isles of Scilly. As the sole dental
provider for the islands, youll deliver high-quality NHS and private care, as
well as emergency treatment, to a welcoming and close-knit island community and
its visitors.
This isnt just a job its a
lifestyle. Imagine starting your day with a coastal walk, kayaking after work,
or enjoying panoramic sea views on your lunch break. The Isles of Scilly offer
an unrivalled quality of life, with short commutes, fresh air, and a real sense
of connectionwith your patients, your surroundings, and your purpose.
Main duties of the job
What
were looking for
A GDC-registered (without conditions) Dentist
with solid experience in general dentistry and confident in managing urgent
care
Someone who thrives independently while staying
connected to a wider, supportive team
A person who values their patients, community,
and professional growth
If your ready for a refreshing change and want
to combine clinical excellence with a unique island lifestyle, wed love to
hear from you.
You will
need to be able to demonstrate that you have the right to work in the UK as we
do not offer sponsorship and that you are able to commute to the place of work.
What makes this role stand
out
Three-bedroom
accommodation provided, just minutes from the practice
Work-life
balance that allows time to truly enjoy your surroundings and wellbeing
Relocation
package and personal support to help you settle in smoothly
Flexible
NHS care delivery
Private
earning potential paid as supplement
Fully
digital practice including Trios scanner
Experienced
dental nurse support
Ongoing
CPD and support through our Smile Together Training Academy
A
chance to actively contribute to community health initiatives and outreach
About us
At Smile
Together, were not just a dental practice were the UKs first dental
practice to be B Corp certified, a Community Interest Company, and proud to be
employee-owned. This means were committed to doing business in a way that
benefits our people, the communities we serve, and our planet. From reducing
our environmental toothprint with sustainable practices, to playing an active
role in improving oral health across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, our
mission is bigger than just dentistry its about changing lives, and we want
you to be part of that mission.
What
Makes Us Different
Employee-Owned: Be more than an employee
become a co-owner, shaping the future of Smile Together.
B Corp
Certified: Were
committed to social and environmental responsibility, ensuring our business is
a force for good in the world.
Community
Focused: Every
day, we work to improve the health and wellbeing of Cornwalls residents, with
special attention to vulnerable and underserved communities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Encouragement
and provision of regular dental care for adults and children resident on the
islands, treating a target number of patients
Provision
of emergency dental care for the residents of and visitors to the islands,
ensuring all patients presenting with a dental emergency receive advice and
treatment as appropriate within 24 hours of contact either direct or via our
Call Centre
Minimising
mainland referrals for specialist or generalist dental services
Enhancing
the oral health of the island population with particular emphasis on child
dental health
Working
as part of the whole dental team in the provision and delivery of dental care
services to patients and complimentary working with other health professionals
on the islands and in Cornwall
Being
flexible with duties to ensure the smooth running of the practice and taking
ownership of tasks to ensure these are completed in an accurate and timely
manner
Providing
excellence of service including written clinical detail enabling colleagues to
provide face-to-face treatment or other interventions at future appointments
Actively
engaging with Smile Together teams and participating in peer review, clinical audit
activities, planning and development sessions and in-house meetings. Engaging
with the feedback mechanisms for any concerns you raise.
Being
responsible for safe working and practice on a day-to-day basis in sites of
clinical activity, ensuring compliance with clinical governance and
legislation, appropriate health, safety and security procedures within the work
area, and reporting accidents, incidents and near misses using the Smile
Together incident reporting procedure
Maintaining and developing your clinical competency and continuing
professional/personal development according to agreed training needs via our
Smile Together Training Academy, other external educational providers
Developing a Personal Development Plan as described in the GDC Standards
On occasions you may be required to visit and
work from other locations where you would need to integrate as part of the
local team
Playing
a valuable part in contributing to the success of our organisation
Being
an ambassador for the companys vision, mission and values and demonstrating
related behaviours
Professionally
representing Smile Together as an ambassador for the company in this role,
leading by example
Maintaining good IT skills including in the use
of our Practice Management System
Job description
Job responsibilities
Encouragement
and provision of regular dental care for adults and children resident on the
islands, treating a target number of patients
Provision
of emergency dental care for the residents of and visitors to the islands,
ensuring all patients presenting with a dental emergency receive advice and
treatment as appropriate within 24 hours of contact either direct or via our
Call Centre
Minimising
mainland referrals for specialist or generalist dental services
Enhancing
the oral health of the island population with particular emphasis on child
dental health
Working
as part of the whole dental team in the provision and delivery of dental care
services to patients and complimentary working with other health professionals
on the islands and in Cornwall
Being
flexible with duties to ensure the smooth running of the practice and taking
ownership of tasks to ensure these are completed in an accurate and timely
manner
Providing
excellence of service including written clinical detail enabling colleagues to
provide face-to-face treatment or other interventions at future appointments
Actively
engaging with Smile Together teams and participating in peer review, clinical audit
activities, planning and development sessions and in-house meetings. Engaging
with the feedback mechanisms for any concerns you raise.
Being
responsible for safe working and practice on a day-to-day basis in sites of
clinical activity, ensuring compliance with clinical governance and
legislation, appropriate health, safety and security procedures within the work
area, and reporting accidents, incidents and near misses using the Smile
Together incident reporting procedure
Maintaining and developing your clinical competency and continuing
professional/personal development according to agreed training needs via our
Smile Together Training Academy, other external educational providers
Developing a Personal Development Plan as described in the GDC Standards
On occasions you may be required to visit and
work from other locations where you would need to integrate as part of the
local team
Playing
a valuable part in contributing to the success of our organisation
Being
an ambassador for the companys vision, mission and values and demonstrating
related behaviours
Professionally
representing Smile Together as an ambassador for the company in this role,
leading by example
Maintaining good IT skills including in the use
of our Practice Management System
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Post qualification experience minimum five years
- Experience supporting and mentoring colleagues (dentist, nurse, receptionist)
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Competency in the common aspects of general dentistry and experience of a wide range of procedures acquired through training and clinical experience
- Demonstrable understanding of all aspects of pain and anxiety management, particularly children and anxious patients
- Ability to deal with the public in a courteous and professional manner
- Competent and confident in dealing with urgent and emergency dental care
- Evidence of/commitment to continuing professional and personal development
- Ability to understand and adhere to policies and procedures
- Familiarity with NHS dental services including of regulations, guidance, referral processes and local policy
- Trained to recognise, respond to and manage medical emergencies (BLS certification)
- Knowledge of systems of care provision and current health and safety regulations including but not limited to COSHH, ionising radiation and HTM01-05
- Awareness of and ability to keep confidentiality and handle sensitive data
- Knowledge of the GDPR and NHS confidentiality guidelines (EG Galdicott) and their implications
- Knowledge of systems of healthcare governance and assurance, including but not limited to audit and service improvement.
Qualifications
Essential
- BDS or equivalent
- Registration with GDC without conditions
- Active performer number
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Post qualification experience minimum five years
- Experience supporting and mentoring colleagues (dentist, nurse, receptionist)
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Competency in the common aspects of general dentistry and experience of a wide range of procedures acquired through training and clinical experience
- Demonstrable understanding of all aspects of pain and anxiety management, particularly children and anxious patients
- Ability to deal with the public in a courteous and professional manner
- Competent and confident in dealing with urgent and emergency dental care
- Evidence of/commitment to continuing professional and personal development
- Ability to understand and adhere to policies and procedures
- Familiarity with NHS dental services including of regulations, guidance, referral processes and local policy
- Trained to recognise, respond to and manage medical emergencies (BLS certification)
- Knowledge of systems of care provision and current health and safety regulations including but not limited to COSHH, ionising radiation and HTM01-05
- Awareness of and ability to keep confidentiality and handle sensitive data
- Knowledge of the GDPR and NHS confidentiality guidelines (EG Galdicott) and their implications
- Knowledge of systems of healthcare governance and assurance, including but not limited to audit and service improvement.
Qualifications
Essential
- BDS or equivalent
- Registration with GDC without conditions
- 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.
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).
