225935 Dental Therapy Tutor

NHS National Services Scotland; Dumfries; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A health service provider is seeking two Dental Therapist Tutors to work at the Dumfries Dental Centre. The positions include one full-time and one part-time role. Candidates should have GDC registration and experience in education, with responsibilities including delivering the BSc Oral Health Science course using modern teaching methods such as video conferencing. This role requires obtaining PVG clearance.

Benefits

Free parking at hospital sites

Support for ongoing professional development

Qualifications

• Must be a registrant with the GDC.
• Experience of or willingness to undertake training in education.
• Able to deliver courses via video conferencing.

Responsibilities

• Deliver lectures for the BSc Oral Health Science course.
• Join a team of tutors across multiple locations.
• Assist students in a virtual learning environment.

Skills

Experience in education

Familiarity with IT systems

Ability to obtain PVG Clearance

Education

GDC registration

Job description

Overview

NHS Dumfries and Galloway are looking for two Dental Therapist Tutors based at the Dumfries Dental Centre.

We have one full-time, 37hpw, post and one part-time post, 29.6hpw over 4 days a week. Candidates will be considered for both posts unless they clearly indicate a preference on their application.

The post holder should be a registrant with the GDC and have experience of, or be willing to undertake training in, education. The successful applicant will be part of a team of tutors delivering the University of Highlands and Islands, BSc Oral Health Science, in this innovative course which spans Dumfries, Inverness and Stornoway. Familiar with IT systems will be helpful as teaching is undertaken across video conferencing systems and in the virtual learning environment.

This post will require the successful applicant to have/obtain PVG Clearance.

Informal enquiries to Gillian Ford, Programme Director - [e-mail] or Tel: [phone]

Information for all candidates

To find out more about working with NHS Dumfries and Galloway and for an insight into our friendly, beautiful corner of Scotland please visit our Work With Us web pages: https://www.nhsdg.co.uk/workwithus/

Application process

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Disclosure Scotland – Some of our posts may require you to undergo a criminal records check. Changes as of 1 April 2025 to the PVG scheme membership mean more roles require PVG. If you are successful you will be notified which level of check is required. More info at: Disclosure levels - mygov.scot

Equality and Diversity
The NHS Dumfries and Galloway is committed to equality and diversity and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community.

Public Protection
Public protection practice encompasses the recognition and management of risk to prevent or reduce harm to children, young people and adults. All policies are based on UNCRC and ECHR principles.

Additional information for international candidates

Right to work in the United Kingdom
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Work Visa
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United Kingdom Registration
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