Job summary
Make a real difference
every single day.
Are you a caring, skilled
dentist with a passion for delivering exceptional care to patients who need a
little extra support? Were looking for a Special Care Dentist to join our
friendly and dedicated team at our Harleigh Road Dental Centre, 15 hours per
week.
This is more than just a
dental role; its a chance to truly change lives. Youll be working with
patients who face barriers to accessing care, delivering treatment in a way
thats thoughtful, personalised, and built around their individual needs. Every
day brings variety, challenge, and the reward of knowing youve made a
difference.
Competitive
Salary:
From £79,625
salaried role (pro rata) pending qualifications and experience, or the option
to work on a flexible self-employed basis
Main duties of the job
What were
looking for
GDC registration, without
conditions with experience or a strong interest in Special Care Dentistry
A compassionate,
person-centred approach to care
Great communication skills
and the ability to work closely with colleagues across disciplines
A calm, flexible mindset
with a real passion for inclusive dentistry
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.
About us
Why Join
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-OwnedBe more than an employee
become a co-owner, shaping the future of Smile Together.
B Corp
CertifiedWere
committed to social and environmental responsibility, ensuring our business is
a force for good in the world.
Community
FocusedEvery
day, we work to improve the health and wellbeing of Cornwalls residents, with
special attention to vulnerable and underserved communities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Providing
dental services to special care adults and young people
Treating referred patients thought suitable to receive
treatment in primary care
Undertaking the delivery of dentistry services
using conscious sedation techniques
Delivering
dental care under General Anaesthesia if appropriately trained
Providing expert advice and guidance to
colleagues with special care patients
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 etc.
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
Undertaking
other reasonable duties as requested by the Dental Director, Clinical Directors
and Smile Together Management Team
Working
with the Dental Director, Clinical Directors, and other operational and
clinical leads to ensure your experience and knowledge helps to drive service improvement
Treating target numbers of patients
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
Attending
and 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 care
services including temperature checks with co-workers in this clinical
environment
Working alongside clinical and professional support colleagues in
facilitating ongoing organisational change and development
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 demonstrate
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
Providing
dental services to special care adults and young people
Treating referred patients thought suitable to receive
treatment in primary care
Undertaking the delivery of dentistry services
using conscious sedation techniques
Delivering
dental care under General Anaesthesia if appropriately trained
Providing expert advice and guidance to
colleagues with special care patients
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 etc.
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
Undertaking
other reasonable duties as requested by the Dental Director, Clinical Directors
and Smile Together Management Team
Working
with the Dental Director, Clinical Directors, and other operational and
clinical leads to ensure your experience and knowledge helps to drive service improvement
Treating target numbers of patients
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
Attending
and 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 care
services including temperature checks with co-workers in this clinical
environment
Working alongside clinical and professional support colleagues in
facilitating ongoing organisational change and development
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 demonstrate
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 in providing care within referral services
- Experience in BIMs
- Experience working in the GA setting (MOS/Special care)
Qualifications
Essential
- BDS or equivalent
- Registration with GDC without conditions
- Active performer number
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of systems of care provision and current health and safety regulations including but not limited to COSHH, ionising radiation and HTM01-05
- 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.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Post qualification experience minimum five years
- Experience in providing care within referral services
- Experience in BIMs
- Experience working in the GA setting (MOS/Special care)
Qualifications
Essential
- BDS or equivalent
- Registration with GDC without conditions
- Active performer number
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of systems of care provision and current health and safety regulations including but not limited to COSHH, ionising radiation and HTM01-05
- 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.
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).
