Job summary
We are delighted to offer an opportunity for an inspiring, dedicated, and enthusiastic Specialist in Oral Surgery ( CDS Band C ) to join our team at Plymouth Community Dental Services (PCDS) which is part of Livewell Southwest (LSW).
This is a fixed term position until 31st March 2026 for up to 3 days per week.
You will join an established oral surgery team which includes 2 other registered specialists and other senior dentists with a special interest in oral surgery. You will also work alongside other specialities as part of a comprehensive community dental service.
Your role will consist of assessing and treating patients referred in for advanced oral surgery procedures, both under local anaesthetic and conscious sedation.
You must hold a recognised dentist qualification, be registered with the GDC and listed as a specialist in Oral Surgery and hold a performer number on the NHS Performers List for England. Applications will be considered within 6 months of successful completion of Specialist Training (CCST) at interview.
You should be confident, able to work under pressure, able to communicate well with staff and work as part of a team with band A and band B dentists, dental therapists and dental nurses.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide specialist led comprehensive treatment for oral surgery patients (based on treatment on referral) assessed as level 2 or level 3 complexity and also oral surgery treatment for patients with special needs (including medically compromised). This may include dental care under sedation or treatment under general anaesthesia.
On occasion you will also be required to offer urgent care for those members of the community who have been unable to access treatment with an NHS general dental practitioner as required by the service.
About us
Livewell Southwest is an independent, award-winning social enterprise delivering integrated health and social care services across Plymouth, South Hams, and West Devon, with specialist services in parts of Devon and Cornwall. Our teams work in community hospitals, GP practices, sports centres, and health hubs.
This role is to support the provision of high-quality clinical care to patients referred in for advanced oral surgery.
PCDS is a specialist lead service providing the full range of community dentistry to priority groups including routine and emergency care.
This role will also support the training and development of dentists in early years training and supporting other clinical members of the team on an ad-hoc basis.
We offer:
Working in a professional and caring environment with a dedicated team of dental professionals offering the best possible care for patients
Working alongside experienced Specialists in Oral Surgery
Immediate access to advice from Specialists in other disciplines ( Special Care and Paediatrics)
Access to specialist equipment such as wheelchair tipper and knee break dental chair and surgical drill
Access to a training budget and study days every year to maintain your PDP
NHS PAYE salary on an incremental scale in line with national pay scales.
Government set pay rises
32 days paid annual leave plus Bank Holidays (pro-rata)
Access to an accredited rep for BDA members
Access to health and wellbeing resources
Details
- Date posted: 15 June 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £97,768 to £112,360 a year
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Part-time, Flexible working
- Reference number: B9832-26-0048
- Job locations: 200 Mount Gould Road, Mount Gould, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 7PY, United Kingdom, The Dental Access Centre, Baring Street, Plymouth, PL4 8NF, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached full job description and personal specification in additional documents. The main duties will include:
The postholder will be expected to:
Hold GDC registration and professional indemnity at an appropriate level of cover.
Offer a full range of treatment for patients referred for oral surgery.
Provide treatment under IV and/or RA sedation when appropriate.
May be required to undertake treatment carried out under General Anaesthetic in a hospital.
To maintain up to date knowledge and skills on clinical techniques and their application to patient dental care.
Triage oral surgery referrals.
To support other clinicians within Plymouth CDS in providing oral surgery dentistry
To be responsible for Band B oral surgery dentists appraisals
To provide clinical advice to staff or other health care workers on dental matters as appropriate.
Provide professional advice and support to other health care workers.
Liaise with other dental care providers including within the GDS and Hospital services.
Undertake Administration associated with these duties including completion of appropriate NHS forms and referrals.
Work alongside other oral surgery specialists, Clinical Lead and Service Manager to develop oral surgery dental services within the service and wider Southwest.
Be a member of the Southwest oral surgery MCN
Be part of PCDS teaching/training programme of Medical and Dental students.
Support the services provision of Urgent care Dentistry when required.
Provide services on more than one site as dictated by service requirements.
Take part in personal development and appraisal.
Undertake appropriate Continuing Professional Development relevant to the requirements of the service.
Recognise and assist with management of medical emergencies within the dental surgery.
Have a comprehensive knowledge of service emergency drugs protocol and competence for use in medical emergencies.
Complete ILS and PILS training
This post involves working with children and vulnerable adults and will require a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GDC registration
- Sedation trained (IV and Inhalation).
- NHSE Performers List number
- On GDC specialist list in oral surgery (or within the next 6 months)
- Excellent clinical skills
- Experience of working in CDS
- Experience of treating oral surgery patients
- Experience in conscious sedation.
- Experience in treating pts under General Anaesthesia
- Evidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding of clinical governance
- Evidence of CPD
- Shows excellent written, verbal and listening communication skills.
- Ability to communicate with physically, mentally and emotionally challenged patients requiring patience and understanding.
- Appreciation of cultural diversity and equality issues
- Ability to lead and work as a member of a team.
- Good computer literacy and willingness to learn practice software
- Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritise workload.
- Ability to cope with distressing or emotional circumstances and work under pressure.
- Ability to maintain good working relationships with colleagues.
- Adaptable and able to cope with change.
- Ability to liaise and work with primary and secondary care providers.
Desirable
- Masters in Oral Surgery
- Wide experience of primary dental care
- Teaching experience
- Experience in line managing Community dentists.
- Knowledge of dental commissioning and provision of Dentistry in SW England.
- Knowledge of Dentally software
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