Dentist

NHS; Truro; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

A community interest company in Truro is seeking a Dentist to provide high quality NHS dental services in a multidisciplinary clinical environment. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor of Dental Surgery degree and relevant GDC registration. Responsibilities include delivering treatments, maintaining clinical governance standards, and supporting student learning. This part-time, permanent position offers a competitive salary starting from £73,240.00.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable clinical experience in an NHS practice.
• Active participation in clinical dental practice.
• Broad experience in a wide range of treatments.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinically appropriate, high quality NHS dental treatment.
• Maintain standards of clinical governance, including infection control.
• Ensure health and safety procedures are observed.

Skills

Clinical skills

Communication ability

Organizational skills

IT skills

Education

Bachelor of Dental Surgery degree

GDC registration

Tools

R4 software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a Dentist to join our Dental Education Facility in Truro. 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.

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.

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.

Job Description & Responsibilities

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.

Measures of success: Successful outcomes to items listed in key accountabilities and other delegated tasks. Positive customer feedback (staff, patients and students). Meets deadlines. Manages competing demands.

Person Specification (Qualifications & Experience)

• Demonstrable clinical experience in an NHS practice
• Active in clinical dental practice
• Broad experience in a wide range of treatments
• Education experience (Desirable)
• Bachelor of Dental Surgery degree
• GDC registration required
• Pre‑appointment performer number necessary

• First class clinical skills
• Team player who plans ahead and is well organised
• Excellent communication ability to provide concise explanations and clear direction and guidance
• IT skills including use of clinical software systems, such as R4, and Microsoft Office packages
• Willing to work to academic standards and be involved in quality assurance
• Professionalism, flexibility, team player behaviours

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).

Employer Details

Peninsula Dental Social Enterprise CIC

Peninsula Dental Social Enterprise

Treliske

Truro

Cornwall

TR1 3HD

Employer’s Website

https://peninsuladental.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Salary

Depending on experience, starting from £73,240.00

Contract

Permanent

Working Pattern

Part‑time

Reference Number

P0007-25-0047

Job Locations

Peninsula Dental Social Enterprise – Treliske, Truro, Cornwall TR1 3HD

Date Posted

21 November 2025