Clinical Lecturer in Primary Dental Care

Integrated Care System; Bristol; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 82,000; Part time

Job summary

The Clinical Lecturer in Primary Dental Care will join Bristol Dental School's new clinical facility, focusing on undergraduate and postgraduate education and clinical supervision. This role requires significant general practice experience, interpersonal skills, and a commitment to high-quality teaching and patient care.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a BDS or equivalent and be registered with the UK GDC.
• A higher degree (MSc, DDS, PhD) is desirable.
• Experience in dental teaching and training is important.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to teaching and clinical supervision for undergraduate and postgraduate programs.
• Participate in patient assessment and emergency clinics.
• Engage in educational research and development.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Organization

Clinical governance knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

BDS or equivalent

Full registration with the UK GDC

MFDS/MJDF or equivalent

Higher Degree (MSc, DDS, PhD)

Fellow of the Higher Education Academy or qualification in Teaching and Learning

Job description

Clinical Lecturer in Primary Dental Care

This is an exciting time to join Bristol Dental School in our brand-new clinical facility. The role holder will play a key role within the School, contributing towards teaching on our clinical programmes.

Main duties of the job

We are seeking outstanding individuals with significant experience in general practice to help Bristol Dental School prepare our students for life in practice. The post involves contributing to teaching and clinical supervision. Additionally, the post holder may participate in patient assessment and emergency clinics, with opportunities to engage in academic duties and development.

About us

Bristol Dental School has a strong reputation for excellence. We offer exceptional undergraduate and graduate teaching programmes and are renowned for internationally excellent research. Our community involvement is significant, with undergraduate students providing free dental treatment under the supervision of qualified clinical dentists.

For more information about the school, our offerings, and other opportunities, visit https://bristoldentalschooljobs.co.uk. Please see the detailed job description for further information.

Job responsibilities

This position is available at 0.2FTE. The focus is primarily on undergraduate and postgraduate clinical education, with potential contributions to educational research. We seek an outstanding individual with good general dental practice experience to contribute to teaching, supervision, and related academic duties. The role requires active, enthusiastic commitment to teaching and delivering high-quality student-led patient care. Excellent interpersonal skills to foster collaboration with existing teaching and research programmes are highly desirable.

Please refer to the job description for a detailed breakdown of responsibilities and person specifications.

Person Specification

Other criteria

• Willingness to travel to and work at other sites as required by the role
• Commitment to Primary Care Dentistry and whole patient care
• Ability to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional, and national levels

Qualifications

• BDS or equivalent
• Full registration with the UK General Dental Council (GDC)
• Membership of an appropriate Defence Society
• MFDS/MJDF or equivalent
• Higher Degree (e.g., MSc, DDS, PhD)
• Fellow of the Higher Education Academy or qualification in Teaching and Learning (e.g., TLHP)

Experience

• Current clinical practice in a General Dental Practice or PCDS setting
• Knowledge of clinical governance, audit, and quality improvement
• Ability to prioritize, organize time effectively, and work independently
• Ability to work under pressure and handle setbacks
• Ability to maintain clear and contemporaneous clinical notes
• Broad IT skills
• Involvement in clinical management
• Knowledge of referral processes to specialists
• Personal development and commitment to learning
• Post-qualification experience (ideally ≥4 years)
• Experience in dental teaching and training
• Organization of personal learning (professional portfolio)
• Publications in peer-reviewed journals
• Experience working with other dental and medical specialties
• Experience managing patient complaints
• Knowledge of current NHS dental service structure and commissioning
• Ability to organize efficient clinical services
• Experience presenting or publishing audit and quality reports
• Evidence of presentations and publications
• Interest or knowledge in adult education

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

• Effective communication with patients, relatives, colleagues, and support staff
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
• Developing effective professional relationships across all levels

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure check will be required to screen for any criminal convictions.

Salary ranges from £44,159 to £81,775 per year, depending on experience and qualifications; pro-rata if part-time.