About this role
Job summary
What were looking for: Locum Dentists June-August 2026
Location- Cornwall
Rate: £550 per day
We have amazing opportunities for someone looking to combine rewarding clinical work with a summer in Cornwall, one of the UKs most beautiful coastal locations
We are seeking friendly and motivated Locum Dentists to join our busy mixed practices in stunning Cornwall from June through August 2026.
Role Includes:
Mix of NHS UDA delivery Unscheduled Dental Care sessions
Main duties of the job
About You:
GDC registered and eligible to work in the UK Current, active NHS performer number essential Experienced in NHS Dental work Friendly, adaptable, and confident working independently
About us Why Smile Together?
Were not just another dental practice were a B Corp certified dental practice, a Community Interest Company (CIC), and were employee-owned. We believe in doing business in a way that benefits our people, our communities, and our planet.
When you join us, youre helping us make a real difference. Our sustainable practices aim to reduce our environmental "toothprint," and were actively involved in improving oral health across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
We also believe in giving back to the community. From coastal outreach programs to supporting Health for Homeless Cornwall, were driven by a deep sense of social responsibility.
Job description Job responsibilities Key ResponsibilitiesClinical Care & Patient Experience
Deliver high-quality unscheduled and routine dental care to NHS and private patients (adults and children).
Apply current best practice and evidence-based guidance in areas such as:
o Clinical examination and record keeping
o Oral health prevention strategies
o Radiography
o Antimicrobial prescribing
o Management of acute dental conditions
o Dental trauma (adult and paediatric)
o Endodontic emergencies
o Consent and documentation of extractions
o 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 Togethers 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 Togethers 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 Togethers 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 Essential
GDC registered and eligible to work in the UK Current, active NHS performer number essential Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) degree
Experience Essential
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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 Smile Together
Address Harleigh Road Dental Clinic
Harleigh Road
Bodmin
Cornwall
PL31 1AH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://smiletogether.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)