Dentist - Community Dentistry Developmental Trainee

NHS; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity to join the community dental team at a leading NHS organisation. Seeking a dentist for a developmental role focused on gaining skills in Special Care and Paediatric dentistry, with full support and opportunities for progression to Senior Dental Officer.

Benefits

Protected CPD time

Funding for qualifications

Leadership programs

Qualifications

• Qualified dentist with NHS performer number.
• Evidence of CPD with a Personal Development Plan.
• Experience in providing NHS dental care.

Responsibilities

• Provide a full range of NHS dental care with support.
• Focus on paediatric and special care adult dental services.
• Undertake minor oral surgery and provide treatment under sedation.

Skills

Clinical skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) or equivalent

Current GDC registration without restrictions

NHS performer number

Job description

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our friendly, supportive and forward thinking community dental team. This post is aimed at dentists looking to gain experience and skills within the CDS, whilst being fully supported by senior dentists and specialists. This is an informal development post which can be tailored to meet individual needs. We have a strong supportive culture for education and training within the team. The successful candidate will be working across all of our disciplines initially and will be encouraged to gain the skills equivalent to a Tier 2 practitioner in Special Care Adult and/or Paediatric dentistry. Training and mentorship in sedation will form part of this development. This is a permanent salaried role with scope for progression to Senior Dental Officer.

Plymouth Community Dental Services (PCDS), is a part of Livewell Southwest CIC. We provide specialist-leddentistry for people who cannot receive dental care from a general dental practitioner including. Our core service includes:

• Oral Surgery
• Paediatric Dentistry- Routine and Special Care
• Special Care Dentistry for Adults
• Urgent Dental Care

As part of these services we offer treatment under sedation and in partnership with University Hospitals Plymouth, under general anaesthesia.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will provide a full range of NHS dental care (with support where required) to:

• Routine and Special Care Paediatrics
• Special Care Adult patients
• Patients requiring oral surgery
• Patients requiring urgent dental care

Support will be given to gain experience in carrying out treatment under sedation and general anaesthesia.

About us

Livewell Southwest is an independent, award-winning social enterprise delivering integrated health and social care services across Plymouth, South Hams, and West Devon, with specialist services in parts of Devon and Cornwall.

As an organisation with a strong social conscience we are guided by our values,kindness, respect, inclusivity, ambition, responsibility, and collaboration. We focus on transforming services to ensure sustainability, while empowering staff and those we serve.

We involve the people we care for, along with their families and carers, in shaping the care they receive, striving to deliver the right care at the right time and place. Centering our work on individual needs helps people lead healthy, independent lives.

We prioritise employees' development, offering protected CPD time, training pathways, leadership programs, and funding for qualifications like the Care Certificate and Nurse Training Scholarships. Our induction and preceptorship programs ensure a smooth transition into our organisation.

Livewell Southwest values diversity and encourages applications from all sections of the community, including those with armed forces experience, lived experience of mental health, neuro-diverse conditions and learning disabilities. If you need assistance or reasonable adjustments during the application process, contact the Recruiting Manager listed in the job advert.

Details Date posted

05 June 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£50,512 to £78,573 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

B9832-2526-002

Job locations

The Dental Access Centre

Baring Street

Plymouth

PL4 8NF

Scott Dental Clinic

Beacon Park Road

Plymouth

PL2 2PQ

Job description Job responsibilities

The post holder will be a qualified dentist.

This role allows the post holder to undertake a range of duties within Plymouth Community Dental Services (PCDS). The focus on this post will be on informal development and training allowing the post holder to gain skills above the level of a general dental practitioner in paediatric and special care adult dental provision. There will also be the opportunity to undertake minor oral surgery.

The post holder will be encouraged to develop skills under the guidance of Specialist clinicians in MOS, Special Care and Paediatrics and undertake further training in conscious sedation and GA exodontia within a secondary care setting. The aim of this post is to gain the skills required of a Tier 2 practitioner in Paediatric and Special Care (Adult) dentistry. Progression to Senior Dental Officer (Band B) can be considered once deemed to be working at this level, assessed via annual appraisal and subject to a role becoming available. Typically, this may take 3-5 years. This is an informal development opportunity and does not attract a National Training Number.

Job description Job responsibilities

The post holder will be a qualified dentist.

This role allows the post holder to undertake a range of duties within Plymouth Community Dental Services (PCDS). The focus on this post will be on informal development and training allowing the post holder to gain skills above the level of a general dental practitioner in paediatric and special care adult dental provision. There will also be the opportunity to undertake minor oral surgery.

The post holder will be encouraged to develop skills under the guidance of Specialist clinicians in MOS, Special Care and Paediatrics and undertake further training in conscious sedation and GA exodontia within a secondary care setting. The aim of this post is to gain the skills required of a Tier 2 practitioner in Paediatric and Special Care (Adult) dentistry. Progression to Senior Dental Officer (Band B) can be considered once deemed to be working at this level, assessed via annual appraisal and subject to a role becoming available. Typically, this may take 3-5 years. This is an informal development opportunity and does not attract a National Training Number.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) or equivalent
• Current GDC registration without restrictions
• NHS performer number
• Evidence of CPD and have a current Personal Development Plan

Desirable

• MFDS (or equivalent) or working towards this

Personal Attributes Essential

• Able to work independently and as part of a wider team.
• Maintain a good working relationship with colleagues.
• Uphold professional standards.
• Able to work under pressure and prioritise workloads.
• Excellent communication including written and verbal.
• Kind and compassionate.
• Appreciation of cultural and ethnic diversity.
• Ability to appraise and reflect on own practice.
• Adaptable to change.

Experience Essential

• Experience in providing NHS dental care.
• Demonstrable excellent clinical skills.
• Computer and IT literate and experience using dental software programmes and digital radiographs.
• Able to work independently and as part of a wider team.

Desirable

• Experience of treating children and adults
• Additional experience of minor oral surgery.
• Experience of dealing with medically compromised patients.
• Participation in clinical audit.
• Previous use of Dentally software

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) or equivalent
• Current GDC registration without restrictions
• NHS performer number
• Evidence of CPD and have a current Personal Development Plan

Desirable

• MFDS (or equivalent) or working towards this

Personal Attributes Essential

• Able to work independently and as part of a wider team.
• Maintain a good working relationship with colleagues.
• Uphold professional standards.
• Able to work under pressure and prioritise workloads.
• Excellent communication including written and verbal.
• Kind and compassionate.
• Appreciation of cultural and ethnic diversity.
• Ability to appraise and reflect on own practice.
• Adaptable to change.

Experience Essential

• Experience in providing NHS dental care.
• Demonstrable excellent clinical skills.
• Computer and IT literate and experience using dental software programmes and digital radiographs.
• Able to work independently and as part of a wider team.

Desirable

• Experience of treating children and adults
• Additional experience of minor oral surgery.
• Experience of dealing with medically compromised patients.
• Participation in clinical audit.
• Previous use of Dentally software

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).

Employer details Employer name

Livewell Southwest

Address

The Dental Access Centre

Baring Street

Plymouth

PL4 8NF

Employer's website

https://www.livewellsouthwest.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Livewell Southwest

Address

The Dental Access Centre

Baring Street

Plymouth

PL4 8NF

Employer's website

https://www.livewellsouthwest.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)