Clinical Lecturer in Primary Dental Care

University of Bristol; Bristol; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

Job summary

This is an exciting time to join Bristol Dental School following its recent move to a brand-new state of the art clinical facility located nearby Temple Meads station. We are seeking outstanding individuals who have significant experience in general practice to help Bristol Dental School prepare our students for life in practice. As well as contributing to teaching and clinical supervision, the post holder may contribute to patient assessment and emergency clinics, plus there are opportunities to engage with other academic duties and development.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will facilitate undergraduate (and postgraduate) education. The successful candidate will be expected to participate in undergraduate (and postgraduate) teaching activities including the supervision of undergraduates carrying outpatient care, writing teaching material e.g., lectures/tutorials and contributing to vital School activities including e.g., admissions interviews/student examinations.

The successful candidate will be expected to comply with all relevant clinical policies relating to administration of patient care. This includes working to set timescales for the triage of referrals, following the specified process for the management of patients that do not attend their appointment, and the completion of all paperwork deemed necessary to support the management of their patients within agreed timescales.

About us

At Bristol Dental School, we have a track record of excellence. We provide exceptional undergraduate and graduate teaching programmes and are renowned for delivering internationally excellent research. We have a big presence locally too. Working under the supervision of qualified clinical dentists, our undergraduate students provide free dental treatment for the whole community.

Job responsibilities

The post will have principal responsibilities to act as a Clinical Lecturer in Primary Care Dentistry at Bristol Dental School. The post holder would be expected to provide teaching and supervision to undergraduate dental students and student hygienists/therapists, with potential for involvement with postgraduate teaching.

Person Specification

Essential

• Willingness to travel to and work in other sites necessitated by the role
• Commitment to Primary Care Dentistry and whole patient care
• BDS or equivalent
• Full registration with the United Kingdom General Dental Council (GDC)
• Membership of appropriate Defence Society
• Current clinical practice in a General Dental Practice or PCDS setting
• A working knowledge of clinical governance and to participate in audit and quality improvement projects
• Ability to prioritise, organise time appropriately and work independently
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and their relatives/carers, clinical colleagues, support staff and other colleagues
• Capacity to work within a multidisciplinary team

Desirable

• Ability to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional and national levels.
• MFDS/MJDF or equivalent
• Other postgraduate qualifications e.g., PG Certificate/Diploma
• Higher Degree e.g., MSc, DDS, PhD
• Fellow of the Higher Education Academy or qualification in Teaching and Learning (e.g., TLHP)
• Significant post qualification experience (ideally 4 years minimum)
• Experience of teaching and training in dentistry
• Publications in peer-reviewed journals

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This 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.

Employer details

Employer name

University of Bristol
Address

1 Trinity Quay
Avon Street
Bristol
BS2 0PT
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