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.
These roles include:
• 7.6 weeks holiday entitlement (pro rata), increasing after 5 years’ service. Payment for holiday is included within the annual salary. We also offer a holiday purchase scheme where you can buy up to two additional weeks holiday each year.
• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme.
• Support with your learning and development, including access to online CPD platforms plus additional CPD at our two company Away Days each year. Our Learning & Development Framework may also inspire you to consider further career development, including postgraduate training opportunities.
• Support for your wellbeing, including our new Health Plan where you can claim money back towards certain health expenses, and access gym discounts and more, as well as access to our Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health pathways.
• 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
• Access to our Electric Vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• Access to our Cycle to Work salary sacrifice scheme
• Opportunities to share your skills, knowledge, and experience to help shape the future of dentistry
• Opportunities to contribute to company development through our dedicated ‘team talk’ channels
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 or see the full job description, 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.