Dentist

We have an exciting opportunity for a Dentist to join our Dental Education Facility in Truro.

The post holder will provide high quality NHS dental services in a multidisciplinary and innovative clinical environment. Patients may be referred via student teaching clinics, either for treatments more complex than can be managed by students, or to complete courses of treatment which cannot be completed by students because of time constraints. You may also be involved in triage sessions to identify suitable patients for students to treat.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will provide high quality NHS dental services in a multidisciplinary and innovative clinical environment. Patients may be referred via student teaching clinics, either for treatments more complex than can be managed by students, or to complete courses of treatment which cannot be completed by students because of time constraints. You may also be involved in triage sessions to identify suitable patients for students to treat.

Full clinical support is offered - Indemnity Insurance and CPD is provided, you will have access to senior clinician support and advice, hygienist / therapist support and digital X-Rays/CBCT

About us

Peninsula Dental Social Enterprise (PDSE) is an award winning Community Interest Company that provides NHS treatment and outreach services to local communities in Devon and Cornwall. As a social enterprise we are a values driven organisation with a focus on patient-centred care and addressing local oral health needs. We work closely with the University of Plymouths Peninsula Dental School to support the clinical education of its dental healthcare students.

Details

Date posted

01 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Starting from £86,633.00

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

P0007-26-0040

Job locations

Peninsula Dental Social Enterprise

Treliske

Truro

Cornwall

TR1 3HD

United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable clinical experience in an NHS practice Active in clinical dental practice Broad experience in a wide range of treatments Education experience (Desirable)

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable clinical experience in an NHS practice Active in clinical dental practice Broad experience in a wide range of treatments Education experience (Desirable)

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 .

Additional information

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 .

Employer details

Employer name

Peninsula Dental Social Enterprise CIC

Address

Peninsula Dental Social Enterprise

Treliske

Truro

Cornwall

TR1 3HD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://peninsuladental.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Peninsula Dental Social Enterprise CIC

Address

Peninsula Dental Social Enterprise

Treliske

Truro

Cornwall

TR1 3HD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://peninsuladental.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job responsibilities

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable clinical experience in an NHS practice Active in clinical dental practice Broad experience in a wide range of treatments Education experience (Desirable)