261612 Dental Therapy Tutor

NHS DUMFRIES & GALLOWAY; Dumfries; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Job summary

NHS Dumfries and Galloway is seeking a Dental Therapist Tutor for four days a week based at the Dumfries Dental Centre. The post holder must be a GDC registrant and have experience of, or be willing to undertake, education. The role involves delivering the University of Highlands and Islands, BSc Oral Health Science, across Dumfries, Inverness and Stornoway.

Proficiency with IT systems and video conferencing is desirable, as teaching occurs via virtual platforms. PVG clearance is required.

Qualifications

• GDC registration is essential for practice.
• Experience in education or willingness to undertake training is required.
• Familiarity with video conferencing and virtual learning environments is beneficial.

Skills

GDC registration

Education experience

Video conferencing

IT systems familiarity

Education

Education training readiness

Tools

Video conferencing tools

Virtual learning environment

Job description

NHS Dumfries and Galloway are looking for a Dental Therapist Tutor for 4 days a week based at the Dumfries Dental Centre.

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.

While this role is advertised as 4 days per week, we welcome applications from individuals looking for alternative working patterns and will consider any number of days.

Informal enquires to: Gillian Ford 01387 245544

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:

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.

Public Protection

Public protection practice encompasses the recognition and management of risk in order to prevent or reduce harm to children, (including unborn babies), young people and adults. All public protection legislation, and NHS Dumfries and Galloway (NHSDG) policies and guidance are founded on the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child and the European Convention on Human Rights, and the principles of these Conventions underpin all NHSDG core business.

Additional Information for International Candidates

Right to Work in the United Kingdom

NHS Dumfries and Galloway has a legal obligation to ensure that it does not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is without exception granted by the UK Border Agency. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category.

Work Visa

If You Require a Work Visa, Please Check To See If You And The Vacancy You Are Applying For Are Eligible By Visiting The Home Office Website:

It is ESSENTIAL that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or if you require a work visa that the post would be eligible to be sponsored before submitting your application form. We are unable to provide sponsorship for bank contracts.

United Kingdom Registration

NHS Dumfries & Galloway are 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).

Benefits

• free, unlimited parking at all our hospital sites.