Locum Dentist in Newquay

We are seeking Locum Dentists to provide cover at our busy, well-established practices in Bodmin and Newquay, Cornwall. These are fantastic opportunities to work in supportive, modern practices offering a mix of NHS, Private, Plan, and Unscheduled Dental Care.

Main duties of the job

• Bodmin Full-Time or Part-Time
• Mix of UDA delivery, Private, Plan, and Unscheduled Dental Care
• Example split for full-time: 3 days UDA/Private/Plan, 2 days Unscheduled Care (1620 UDC pts/day)
• £550 day rate (no lab bills) or income split (based on £14.50 UDA, 50% Private, 35% Plan, £23 per UDC patient & 50% lab spit)
• Newquay Part-Time (23 Days)
• Private, Plan, and Unscheduled Dental Care
• UDC patients (1620 per day) blended into Private/Plan diary across working days
• £550 day rate (no lab bills) or income split (based on £14.50 UDA, 50% Private, 35% Plan, £23 per UDC patient & 50% lab spit)

About You:

• GDC registered and eligible to work in the UK
• Experienced in NHS Dental work
• Friendly, adaptable, and confident working independently

Key Responsibilities – Clinical 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:

• Clinical examination and record keeping
• Oral health prevention strategies
• Radiography
• Antimicrobial prescribing
• Management of acute dental conditions
• Dental trauma (adult and paediatric)
• Consent and documentation of extractions
• Treatment of patients with complex needs or medical histories

Professional Conduct & Standards

• Adhere to the standards set out by the General Dental Council (GDC) and maintain full registration without conditions.
• Comply with Smile Together’s 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 Together 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 Together’s 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.

Qualifications

• GDC registered and eligible to work in the UK
• Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) degree

Experience

• 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.