Dentist (GDP)

Smile Together; Penzance; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS UDAs supported

Nursing and reception support

50% laboratory fee contribution

Job summary

Smile Together in Penzance, Cornwall seeks an NHS General Dental Practitioner to join a welcoming team. You will provide routine dental care to NHS and private patients with support from experienced nursing and reception staff.

The role offers a healthy work-life balance in a stunning coastal location, with an established patient base and opportunities to develop clinically. GDC registration is required and a patient‑focused, team‑oriented approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Clear communication with patients and team.
• Strong patient care and empathy.
• Collaborative attitude within a clinical team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality routine dental care to NHS and private patients (adults and children).
• Clinical examination and record keeping.
• Oral health prevention strategies.
• Radiography and documentation of dental procedures.
• Manage and document care for patients with complex needs.
• Maintain accurate referral pathways and continuity of care.

Skills

Excellent communication

Patient care

Team-oriented

NHS care commitment

Education

Bachelor in Dental Surgery

Job description

Practice Exceptional Dentistry in One of the UKs Most Stunning Coastal Locations

Were looking for a NHS General Dental Practitioner (GDP) to join our welcoming, supportive team in beautiful Penzance, Cornwall.

This is an excellent opportunity for a dentist seeking a guaranteed income, an established NHS patient base, and an enviable work-life balance in one of the UKs most desirable coastal destinations.

What We Offer

Deliver NHS UDAs with an established patient list

Experienced nursing and reception support

50% laboratory fee contribution

Main duties of the job

Swap traffic jams for coastal walks and spend your free time exploring one of the most spectacular parts of the UK.

Penzance offers an outstanding lifestyle with:

Beautiful beaches and crystal-clear waters

The iconic South West Coast Path on your doorstep

Easy access to St Ives Mousehole Newlyn and Lands End

Surfing sailing paddleboarding and open-water swimming

Fantastic cafes independent restaurants and vibrant local culture

A relaxed pace of life with more time to enjoy what matters outside work

Whether youre relocating, seeking a better work-life balance or simply ready for a fresh start, Cornwall offers a lifestyle thats difficult to match.

About us

Were Looking For

• GDC registered Dentist
• NHS Performer Number and PIN
• Commitment to delivering high-quality NHS care
• Excellent communication and patient care skills
• A positive, team-focused attitude

If youve ever imagined combining a rewarding NHS career with life by the sea, this is your opportunity.

Whether youre starting out, relocating, or seeking a better quality of life, Cornwall offers more than a job it offers a lifestyle.

What Makes Us Unique?

Employee-Owned: Be more than an employee become a co-owner, shaping the future of Smile Together.

B Corp Certified: We use business as a force for good, socially, environmentally and eithically

Community Focused: Every day, we work to improve the health and wellbeing of Cornwalls residents, with special attention to vulnerable and underserved communities.

*Conditions apply.

Job responsibilities

Role Purpose

To provide routin dental care for patients inCornwall and the Isles of Scilly, including visitors to the region requiringunscheduled dental care.

Key ResponsibilitiesClinical Care & Patient Experience

Job description

Job responsibilities

Role Purpose

To provide routin dental care for patients inCornwall and the Isles of Scilly, including visitors to the region requiringunscheduled dental care.

Key ResponsibilitiesClinical Care & Patient Experience

Deliver high-quality routine dental care to NHS and private patients (adults and children).

Apply current best practice and evidence-basedguidance in areas such as:

• Clinical examination and record keeping
• Oral health prevention strategies
• Radiography
• Antimicrobial prescribing
• Management of acute dental conditions
• Dental trauma (adult and paediatric)
• Endodontic emergencies
• Consent and documentation of extractions
• Treatment of patients with complex needs ormedical histories

Maintain awareness of referral pathways andpatient access routes, including stabilisation clinics.

Provide thorough clinical documentation tosupport continuity of care.

Treat target numbers of patients efficientlywhile ensuring excellent patient experience.

Professional Conduct & Standards

Adhere to the standards set out by the GeneralDental Council (GDC) and maintain full registration without conditions.

Comply with Smile Togethers internal policies,procedures, and contractual obligations.

Maintain appropriate indemnity cover and NHSperformer number.

Take personal responsibility for understandingand complying with all relevant codes of conduct and governance frameworks.

Professional Development

Maintain a Personal Development Plan andup-to-date CPD log.

Engage in reflective practice and strive forcontinuous improvement.

Attend and actively contribute to peer reviewmeetings, clinical audits, and development sessions.

Maintain mandatory training compliance andembrace ongoing changes in legislation, technologies, and clinical practice.

Participate in training through Smile TogethersTraining Academy and external education providers.

Team Collaboration & Flexibility

Support colleagues across Smile Together,including Early Years Dentists, Apprentice Nurses, and wider clinical teams.

Contribute to delivering unscheduled dental careservices, including collaborative team temperature checks.

Represent Smile Together professionally as anambassador for our mission, vision, and values.

Be willing to work from other locations whenrequired, integrating into the local team as needed.

Organisational Engagement & Contribution

Actively engage in service development, planningsessions, and in-house meetings.

Work with the Clinical Director and operationalleads to help drive service improvement.

Deliver in-house training sessions or webinarsas required.

Play a key role in contributing to SmileTogethers success as a Social Enterprise by supporting community-focused oralhealth innovation.

Governance & Safety

Maintain safe working practices at all clinicalsites and ensure compliance with clinical governance requirements.

Adhere to all health and safety procedures andpromptly report incidents or near misses using the designated process.

Maintain strong IT skills, particularly in usingthe Practice Management System.

Other Duties

Undertake any additional reasonableresponsibilities as requested by the Clinical Director or management team.

This job description may evolve as the postdevelops; changes will be made in consultation with the post holder.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• GDC Registration with out restrictions
• Batchelor in Dental Surgery

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.