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Dentist (GDP)
Role summary
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Smile Together is seeking a Dentist (GDP) to provide safe, high-quality general dental care to NHS and private patients in a community setting. The role is likely to include examinations, diagnosis, preventive treatment, restorative procedures, treatment planning, record keeping and collaboration with the wider dental team. Applicants should hold a recognised dental qualification, be registered with the General Dental Council, have appropriate indemnity cover and demonstrate current clinical knowledge. NHS experience and familiarity with UDA-based contracts may be beneficial. The successful candidate will be expected to communicate clearly with patients, maintain professional standards, follow infection-control and safeguarding procedures, manage their workload effectively and contribute to a positive patient experience.
Can I work in the UK?
Never pay anyone for a visa or a job offer. A real employer pays the permit costs and never asks you for money.
How it works
How it works: NHS nurses, doctors and allied health get a Health and Care Worker visa (about 3 weeks, no health surcharge); care workers lost this route on 22 July 2025.
Before you apply: Nurses, doctors and most allied health staff must be registered or licensed locally before they start: expect checks on your degree and licence, often an English test, and often an exam or an assessment. Ask the employer who handles it and how long it takes. Most pharma and device office jobs do not need it.
Watch for: Pay follows the NHS pay bands and is usually at least GBP 25,000. Nurses and allied health also need UK professional registration; care workers cannot be sponsored from abroad.
Official source: GOV.UK: Health and Care Worker visa, your job. Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in the UK
Usual for Healthcare jobs in the UK, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Registration | Join the Nursing and Midwifery Council register: English language rules and a Test of Competence |
|---|---|
| Relocation | Visa fee GBP 324 (up to 3 years) or GBP 628 (longer); no health surcharge on this visa |
| Housing | Not usually provided; you rent privately |
| Flights | Not standard; varies by employer and seniority |
| Contract | Permanent is usual; sponsored work visas last up to 5 years at a time |
| Leave | At least 28 days for a 5-day week (by law); employers may count bank holidays in it |
| Income tax | 0% to GBP 12,570, 20% to GBP 50,270, then 40%; plus 8% National Insurance (Scotland differs) |
Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.
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About Smile Together
Smile Together is a not-for-profit dental social enterprise based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. It provides NHS and private dental services, including general dentistry, urgent care, community dental services and specialist support for patients who may face barriers to accessing routine care. The organisation combines clinical care with a strong social-purpose mission, aiming to improve oral health and reduce inequalities across local communities. Its practices work with dentists, dental nurses, hygienists, therapists, reception teams and other healthcare professionals. Smile Together is known for supporting access to NHS dentistry, community engagement and the development of dental professionals. Working for the organisation may suit clinicians who value patient-centred care, teamwork and making a practical difference in underserved or geographically dispersed communities.