We have an exciting opportunity for a Specialist in Oral Surgery to join our team based in Plymouth. This role will be based in our Plymouth Dental Education Facilities in Derriford and Devonport initially but will transfer to our new Dental Education Practice (DEP) in Plymouth City Centre when this opens. 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. 

This position will be for up to 3 days per week. However, this may be negotiable with the successful candidate. 

This role will involve the delivery of specialist led minor oral surgery in Peninsula Dental Social Enterprise CIC (PDSE). The role holder’s main focus will be to deliver a specialist led intermediate minor oral surgery service working with local NHS colleagues and other NHS services. The role involves some undergraduate and postgraduate oral surgery teaching. This takes place across all our Dental Education Facilities, therefore some travel to Exeter and Truro will be expected. 

The role holder will be expected to deliver a clinical minor oral surgery service commensurate with the NHS Commissioning guidance for minor oral surgery and in line with local NHS care pathways. The role is clinical and there is an expectation from commissioners that for each clinical session worked, 3-4 patients will be treated. 

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 Plymouth’s Peninsula Dental School to support the clinical education of its dental healthcare students.

This role includes:

• Highly competitive salary
• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme
• Generous holiday entitlement of 7.6 weeks, increasing after 5 years’ service
• Paid Indemnity Insurance
• 100% of lab fees paid
• Opportunity to claim back professional registration fees
• Free PPE and scrub top/trousers
• Access to a free online CPD platform
• Senior clinician support and advice
• Access to digital X-Rays/CBCT
• Support to develop your skills and career 
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to our Cycle to Work Scheme

The post holder will be an employee of PDSE and may also hold an Honorary Contract with the University of Plymouth depending on the final job plan.

This post is subject to enhanced clearance from the Disclosure and Barring Service. 

If you wish to find out more about this opportunity, please contact Ayisha Davies-House for further information via PDSE-recruitment@plymouth.ac.uk 

If you would like to apply, please submit a CV and personal statement to PDSE-recruitment@plymouth.ac.uk Your personal statement should include why you would like to apply for this position, how you meet the criteria outlined in the job description and your preferred working hours. 

Closing date: Monday 16th December 2024 at 5pm