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We're opening a new Dental Education Practice in Plymouth City Centre later this year, and we're looking for Dentists to join our team! Initially working in our Plymouth Dental Education Facilities in Derriford and Devonport, you will transfer to our new Dental Education Practice (DEP) in Plymouth City Centre when this opens in Autumn 2025. The DEP will provide an innovative model of care comprising urgent and stabilisation dental care, and general and specialist dentistry delivered alongside placements for undergraduate and postgraduate students, as well as trainees undertaking dental foundation training. We have various opportunities including part-time and full-time opportunities available. Salaries are negotiable depending on experience and qualifications. Salaries will be pro-rata for staff working less than full time. Main duties of the jobProvide clinically appropriate, high quality NHS dental treatment to patients, following all relevant standards and guidelines. Maintain PDSE standards of clinical governance, including infection control, patient confidentiality, clinical record keeping, etc. Regularly carry out audits of clinical treatment. Ensure health and safety procedures are observed at all times. Support the work of the whole dental team employed by PDSE. About usPDSE 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 Plymouth's Peninsula Dental School to support the clinical education of its dental healthcare students. Benefits7.6 weeks holiday entitlement (pro rata), increasing after 5 years service. Payment for holiday is included within the annual salary. Support with your learning and development, including access to online CPD platforms plus additional CPD at our two company Away Days each year. Access to the NHS Pension Scheme. Free uniform, funded indemnity insurance, and no lab bills. Opportunity to claim back professional registration fees (pro rata). Parking available within walking distance of the Practice. Support for your wellbeing, including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, as well as our new Health Plan where you can claim money back towards certain health expenses, and access gym discounts and more. Job responsibilitiesInitially working in our Plymouth Dental Education Facilities in Derriford and Devonport, you will transfer to our new Dental Education Practice (DEP) in Plymouth City Centre when this opens in Autumn 2025. The DEP will provide an innovative model of care comprising urgent and stabilisation dental care, and general and specialist dentistry delivered alongside placements for undergraduate and postgraduate students, as well as trainees undertaking dental foundation training. Person SpecificationQualificationsA Bachelor of Dental Surgery degree. GDC registration. Performers number required prior to assuming appointment. Broad dental knowledge, with up-to-date knowledge of aspects of general practice within your scope of practice. ExperienceDemonstrable clinical experience in an NHS practice. Active in clinical dental practice. Broad experience in a wide range of treatments. Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.#J-18808-Ljbffr