Job summary
Smile Dental Centre in Basildon are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced GDC-registered Specialist Periodontist to join our team and play a key role in developing and growing our specialist periodontal service. This position is offered on a part-time basis with flexibility on days and hours so please apply to discuss further.

This is an exciting opportunity for a clinician who wants to develop their clinical practice, build professional relationships and contribute to the growth of a specialist referral service.

The successful candidate will grow a dedicated periodontal referral service, welcoming referrals from general dental practitioners and other dental practices across Basildon, Essex and the surrounding areas. They will have the opportunity to help develop this service, build relationships with local dental practices and establish a strong reputation for specialist periodontal care.

We are keen to create a trusted referral pathway for patients requiring specialist periodontal assessment and treatment, while working collaboratively with referring dentists to ensure continuity of care.

This role would suit a specialist who is passionate about periodontics and interested in helping to develop a growing referral base, with the potential to expand the service over time.

Main duties of the job

• Comprehensive periodontal examinations, assessment and diagnosis.
• Management of periodontal disease, including complex cases.
• Non-surgical and surgical periodontal treatment, as appropriate to training and scope of practice.
• Periodontal maintenance and supportive periodontal care.
• Assessment and management of patients referred by external dental practices.
• Collaborative treatment planning and communication with referring dentists.
• Patient education, preventive advice and long-term periodontal care.
• Maintaining accurate clinical records and adhering to relevant professional and regulatory standards.

About us
Smile Dental Centre is an established dental practice in Basildon, Essex, looking to expand its specialist dental services and provide patients with access to high-quality periodontal care. We offer:

• The opportunity to help establish and grow a specialist periodontal referral service.
• The potential to build a network of referring dental practices across Essex and surrounding areas.
• Flexible working arrangements for the right candidate.
• A supportive and professional clinical environment.
• The opportunity to collaborate with our existing dental team.
• Competitive remuneration, with terms to be discussed based on experience and working arrangements.
• The opportunity to develop the service and increase clinical sessions as referral demand grows.

Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Salary: Depending on experience

Essential qualifications

• GDC registered as a Specialist in Periodontics and listed on the GDC Specialist List.

Essential experience

• Experience managing a broad range of periodontal conditions, including complex cases.
• Excellent clinical, communication and patient-management skills.
• Enjoys working collaboratively with general dentists and other dental professionals.
• Interested in developing relationships with referring practices and growing a specialist referral service.
• Is committed to evidence-based dentistry, continuing professional development and excellent patient care.

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 apply through our website.

For questions about the job, contact:
Recruitment Team, Smile Dental Centre
enquiries@eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk
01206918760

The closing date is 09 November 2026.