232930 (was 225935) Dental Therapy Tutor

NHS National Services Scotland; Dumfries; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Dumfries is looking for two Dental Therapist Tutors to teach in the BSc Oral Health Science program. One full-time and one part-time position are available. Candidates must be registered with the GDC and have experience in education or be willing to train. Duties include delivering lessons via video conferencing and obtaining necessary clearances. The role provides an opportunity to work in a flexible and collaborative environment.

Benefits

Free, unlimited parking

Qualifications

• Registrants with the GDC required.
• Experience in education or willingness to train.
• Ability to teach using video conferencing systems.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the BSc Oral Health Science program.
• Coordinate teaching across multiple locations.
• Ensure compliance with PVG clearance.

Skills

Experience in education

Familiarity with IT systems

Registration with the GDC

Education

Relevant professional qualification

Job description

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. Familiarly 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 enquires to Gillian Ford, Programme Director - [e-mail] or Tel: [phone]

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INFORMATION FOR ALL CANDIDATES

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DISCLOSURE SCOTLAND – Some of our posts may require you to undergo a criminal records check. Changes as of the 1 April 2025 to the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme membership now sees more roles requiring PVG that may not have needed this check in the past. If you are successful in this role you will be notified which level of check is required by the recruitment team. If you would like to read more information please visit: Disclosure levels - mygov.scot

EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY NHS Dumfries and Galloway is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Dumfries and Galloway welcomes applicants from all sections of the community.

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UNITED KINGDOM REGISTRATION NHS Dumfries & Galloway are currently unable to support OSCE Training for international nurses for vacancies. Vacancies requiring professional registration require full United Kingdom registration with the appropriate council (eg NMC, HCPC, GMC, GDC etc).