Clinical Supervisor Dental Therapy

Lancashire; Carlisle; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave entitlement

24/7 online GP

Job summary

The University of Lancashire is recruiting a Dental Therapist to join the clinical supervisory team at Carlisle Dental Education Centre. The role involves supervising undergraduate students in BDS and BSc Dental Therapy, contributing to teaching and course administration, and collaborating with the dental team.

The successful applicant will have substantial experience as a Dental Therapist in a primary care setting, be registered with the GDC, and be willing to undertake degree studies if

Qualifications

• Experience as a Dental Therapist in a primary care setting.
• Registration with the GDC as a Dental Therapist is essential.
• Diploma holders must be willing to undertake degree studies on appointment and funding is provided.
• Ability to travel independently between sites to Preston campus and other locations.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical supervision for undergraduate students undertaking BDS and BSc Dental Therapy programmes.
• Engage in wider teaching and assessment of undergraduate students.
• Contribute to course administration.
• Work within a clinical supervisory team and collaborate with dental colleagues.

Skills

Dental Therapist experience

Clinical training supervision

Communication skills

MS Office / IT literacy

Education

Diploma in Dental Hygiene and Therapy

Degree in Oral Sciences or Dental Hygiene and Therapy

Job description

By joining the University of Lancashire, you’ll become part of a thriving community of talent that’s united by a shared vision – to transform the lives of our students and create prosperity and opportunity in the communities we serve. Every colleague has a vital role to play in helping us achieve this vision.

About the role:

We are seeking to appoint a Dental Therapist to join the clinical supervisory team. The Position will be at Carlisle Dental Education Centre 2 days per week (Monday and Tuesday), where you will work alongside other dental colleagues to provide clinical supervision for undergraduate students undertaking BDS and BSc Dental Therapy programmes. The teaching within the two programmes is highly integrated and the School operates primarily within a primary care framework. In addition to clinical supervision, duties will include engaging in wider teaching and assessment of undergraduate students and contributing to course administration.

About you:

You should have substantial experience of working as a Dental Therapist in a primary care setting, along with experience in clinical training and supervision of the dental team.

You should hold a Diploma in Dental Hygiene and Therapy, or a Degree in Oral Sciences or Dental Hygiene and Therapy. If you hold the diploma, you must be willing to undertake degree studies on appointment, which will be funded. Registration with the GDC as a Dental Therapist is essential.

An active networker, with excellent clinical and communication skills, you will have the ability to work well within a team and will be IT literate in the use of standard Microsoft packages. The work requires frequent travel to the Preston campus and hence you must have the ability to travel independently between sites.

Applicants need to meet all essential criteria on the person specification to be considered for interview.

The role is advertised as a full-time role; however, part time roles and job shares can be considered.

What we can offer you:

We have a fantastic package of rewards and lifestyle benefits –

• an attractive annual leave entitlement
• access to a comprehensive employee benefits platform which includes a 24/7 online GP

Our people are our most important asset. We’ll encourage you to make the most of your talents and continually develop your skills and knowledge. As well as realising your career ambitions, you’ll be making a positive difference to other people’s lives.

About us:

We are proud to be a diverse, multicultural university. We are committed to building a truly inclusive culture where diversity is championed. Applications are particularly welcomed from individuals who will support the diversification within the University and support its development of a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all.

The University is committed to providing a safe environment to study, work and visit, protecting children, young people and adults at risk from harm and abuse. Our safeguarding policy and safer recruitment procedure outlines our approach, alongside other internal policies, procedures and guidance which can be found on our Safeguarding page.

Applicants applying for roles in regulated activity and that are listed as an exception under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 will be required to disclose any spent and unspent convictions and undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check at the appropriate level, the University will only ask an applicant to make an application for a DBS check if they are legally entitled to.