Smile Together
Dentist (GDP)
The closing date is 30 December 2026

Job summary
Practice Exceptional Dentistry in One of the UKs Most Stunning Coastal Locations

Were looking for a NHS General Dental Practitioner (GDP) to join our welcoming, supportive team in beautiful Penzance, Cornwall.

This is an excellent opportunity for a dentist seeking a guaranteed income, an established NHS patient base, and an enviable work-life balance in one of the UKs most desirable coastal destinations.

What We Offer

• £600 guaranteed day rate
• Deliver NHS UDAs with an established patient list
• Deliver Urgent Dental Care
• Flexible working days
• Experienced nursing and reception support
• 50% laboratory fee contribution
• Immediate start available

Main duties of the job

Why Choose Penzance
Swap traffic jams for coastal walks and spend your free time exploring one of the most spectacular parts of the UK.

Penzance offers an outstanding lifestyle with:

• Beautiful beaches and crystal-clear waters
• The iconic South West Coast Path on your doorstep
• Easy access to St Ives, Mousehole, Newlyn and Lands End
• Surfing, sailing, paddleboarding and open-water swimming
• Fantastic cafes, independent restaurants and vibrant local culture
• A relaxed pace of life with more time to enjoy what matters outside work

Whether youre relocating, seeking a better work-life balance or simply ready for a fresh start, Cornwall offers a lifestyle thats difficult to match.

About us
Were Looking For

• GDC registered Dentist
• NHS Performer Number and PIN
• Commitment to delivering high-quality NHS care
• Excellent communication and patient care skills
• A positive, team-focused attitude

If youve ever imagined combining a rewarding NHS career with life by the sea, this is your opportunity.

Whether youre starting out, relocating, or seeking a better quality of life, Cornwall offers more than a job, it offers a lifestyle.

What Makes Us Unique?

• Employee-Owned: Be more than an employee, become a co-owner, shaping the future of Smile Together.
• B Corp Certified: We use business as a force for good, socially, environmentally and ethically
• Community Focused: Every day, we work to improve the health and wellbeing of Cornwalls residents, with special attention to vulnerable and underserved communities.

Sound Exciting?
Heres How to Apply: Please send a copy of your CV and a Cover Letter to joinus.smiletogether@nhs.net, or apply online via the company portal.

*Conditions apply.

Details
Date posted: 06 November 2026
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: £600 a day
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
Reference number: P0017-26-0071
Job locations: The Lescudjack Centre, Penmere Road, PENZANCE, Cornwall, TR18 3PR, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
Role Purpose: To provide routine dental care for patients in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, including visitors to the region requiring unscheduled dental care.

Key Responsibilities
Clinical Care & Patient Experience

• Deliver high-quality routine dental care to NHS and private 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 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.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• GDC Registration without restrictions
• Bachelor in Dental Surgery

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: The Lescudjack Centre, Penmere Road, PENZANCE, Cornwall, TR18 3PR, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://smiletogether.co.uk/

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Recruitment Team, smiletogether.joinus.smiletogether@nhs.net

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