Locum Dentist

Smile Together; Newquay, Bodmin; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established dental practice in Newquay is seeking Locum Dentists for a dynamic role covering NHS, private, and unscheduled dental care. Responsibilities include delivering high-quality oral care, managing patient experiences, and collaborating with clinical teams. The ideal candidate is GDC registered, experienced in NHS dental work, and confident working independently. Attractive day rate of £550 and flexible hours available, along with a supportive working environment.

Qualifications

• Registered with GDC and eligible to work in the UK.
• Experience in NHS dental settings.
• Ability to work independently and adapt to various environments.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality dental care to NHS and private patients.
• Conduct thorough clinical examinations and maintain records.
• Develop treatment plans and manage patient care.

Skills

GDC registration

NHS dental work experience

Communication skills

Independence

Education

Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS)

Tools

Practice Management System

Job description

We are seeking Locum Dentists to provide cover at our busy, well-established practices in Bodmin and Newquay, Cornwall. These are fantastic opportunities to work in supportive, modern practices offering a mix of NHS, Private, Plan, and Unscheduled Dental Care.

Main duties of the job

Bodmin Full-Time or Part-Time

• Mix of UDA delivery, Private, Plan, and Unscheduled Dental Care
• Example split for full-time: 3 days UDA/Private/Plan 2 days Unscheduled Care (1620 UDC pts/day)

£550 day rate (no lab bills) or income split (based on £14.50 UDA, 50% PVT, 35% Plan, £23 per UDC PT & 50% lab spit)

Newquay Part-Time (23 Days)

• Private, Plan, and Unscheduled Dental Care
• UDC patients (1620 per day) blended into Private/Plan diary across working days

£550 day rate (no lab bills) or income split (based on £14.50 UDA, 50% PVT, 35% Plan, £23 per UDC PT & 50% lab spit)

About us

About You:

• GDC registered and eligible to work in the UK
• Experienced in NHS Dental work
• Friendly, adaptable, and confident working independently

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities – Clinical Care & Patient Experience

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

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

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

Provide thorough clinical documentation to support continuity of care.

Treat target numbers of patients efficiently while ensuring excellent patient experience.

Professional Conduct & Standards

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

Comply with Smile Together’s internal policies, procedures, and contractual obligations.

Maintain appropriate indemnity cover and NHS performer number.

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

Professional Development

Maintain a Personal Development Plan and up‑to‑date CPD log.

Engage in reflective practice and strive for continuous improvement.

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

Maintain mandatory training compliance and embrace ongoing changes in legislation, technology, and clinical practice.

Participate in training through Smile Together Training 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 care services, including collaborative team temperature checks.

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

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

Organisational Engagement & Contribution

Actively engage in service development, planning sessions, and in‑house meetings.

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

Deliver in‑house training sessions or webinars as required.

Play a key role in contributing to Smile Together’s success as a Social Enterprise by supporting community‑focused oral health innovation.

Governance & Safety

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

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

Maintain strong IT skills, particularly in using the Practice Management System.

Other Duties

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

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

Organisational Expectations

All employees are expected to uphold the values of Smile Together Dental CIC as a Social Enterprise, contributing positively to community oral health outcomes.

Employees should be familiar with the expectations outlined in the Employee Handbook.

Maintaining good IT skills including in the use of our Practice Management System.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• GDC registered and eligible to work in the UK
• Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) degree

Experience

• Experienced in NHS Dental work
• Friendly, adaptable, and confident working independently

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.