Out of Hours Dentist

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

Job summary

A community-focused dental practice is seeking a self-employed Dentist to join their out-of-hours team. This role involves providing unscheduled urgent dental care to NHS patients during flexible evening and weekend shifts across Truro, Penzance, and Bodmin. Applicants must be GDC registered with a Bachelor's in Dental Surgery (BDS). This position offers competitive pay and the opportunity to work in a supportive, employee-owned environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality unscheduled dental care to NHS patients.
• Maintain patient documentation for continuity of care.
• Adhere to General Dental Council standards.
• Participate in clinical audits and development sessions.

Skills

Clinical examination and record keeping

Oral health prevention strategies

Radiography

Antimicrobial prescribing

Management of acute dental conditions

Dental trauma management

Endodontic emergencies handling

Patient consent and documentation

Treating complex needs

Education

Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS)

GDC Registered without conditions

Performer Number and PIN

Job description

Job Overview

Looking for a Dentist Role that Fits Around You? Join Our Out-of-Hours Dental Team.

Location: Truro, Penzance, and Bodmin.

Days per week: Weekday Evening and weekend shifts. Self‑employed out-of‑hours dentist roles.

Pay and Shifts

• Full day session: £650
• Day sessions: £325
• Truro Health Park only – Evening (2‑hour session): £185
• Bank Holidays – Full day session: £975

Main Duties

Are you a Dentist looking to make a real difference while keeping flexibility in your schedule?

We’re expanding our Out‑of‑Hours team and have exciting opportunities available on a self‑employed basis for evening and weekend shifts across Truro, Penzance, and Bodmin, delivering Unscheduled Urgent Dental Care to those who need it most.

Evening Shifts: 5:30pm to 7:30pm

Weekend Shifts: Saturdays & Sundays 8:30am to 4:30pm

About Us

Why Join Us? We are more than just a dental practice.

We are the UK’s first dental practice to be B Corp certified and a Community Interest Company (CIC). Proud to be employee‑owned, giving our team a voice within the business.

Our mission goes beyond dentistry: we change lives and we love you to be part of that.

How to Apply

Please send a copy of your CV and a Cover Letter to [e-mail], or apply online here.

*Conditions apply.

Job Responsibilities

Clinical Care & Patient Experience

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

Apply current best practice and evidence‑based guidance 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 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, technologies, and clinical practice.

Participate in training through Smile Together’s 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 leaders 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.

Person Specification

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.

Qualifications

• GDC Registered without conditions
• Performer Number and PIN
• Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 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.