About this role
Job summary
Are you a dentist whos passionate about making a lasting impact on the communities you serve? Do you want to use your skills to provide high-quality NHS dental care where it's needed most? At Smile Together, were on a mission to transform healthcare in Cornwall and we want you to be part of it.
Were seeking a Self-Employed Associate Dentist to join our team and deliver NHS Dental Services from our state-of-the-art Mobile Dental Unit. Youll be working with pre-identified communities across Cornwall, bringing exceptional care to those who need it most.
Main duties of the job Whats In It for You?
Competitive Day Rate: £550 per day, two days per week (Wednesday and Thursday) A Busy, Stable Patient Base: Weve already identified the communities well be serving, so you can focus on providing care without worrying about finding patients. Collaborative, Supportive Team: Youll work alongside a team of experienced professionals who are committed to your personal and professional growth. Cutting-Edge Technology: Work with paperless systems, digital x-rays, and other digital tools to enhance your clinical practice and deliver exceptional patient care.
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.
Are You Ready to Make a Difference?
Were looking for someone who is as excited as we are about delivering high-quality dental care to Cornwalls communities while helping improve their overall well-being. If you want to be part of a forward-thinking team thats reshaping the future of dentistry, Smile Together is the place for you.
Job description Job responsibilities Key ResponsibilitiesClinical 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:
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
BDS Degree GDC Registration Southwest Performer Number and PIN
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 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)