Dental Clinical Supervisor

Bupa Dental Care; Irlam; On-site; GBP 66,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Health benefits

Annual bonus

Job summary

Bupa Dental Care in the United Kingdom is seeking a Dental Clinical Supervisor to oversee dental student clinics and mentor learners in the clinical practice. The role involves supervising student treatment, giving feedback, and supporting academic development within the practice setting.

The post requires a BDS or equivalent and full GDC registration with at least 3 years of post-graduate experience. Teaching experience is desirable and term-time weekly commitments are specified.

Qualifications

• BDS or equivalent qualification and full GDC registration.
• Minimum of 3 years post-graduate dental experience.
• Teaching or mentoring experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide active supervision and assessment of dental students in supervised clinics.
• Give constructive verbal and written feedback using the UoM tool.
• Offer academic and pastoral support as advisor or reviewer.
• Participate in clinical and non-clinical student assessments.
• Attend staff training sessions when possible.
• Cover student clinics across clinics if needed and manage patient expectations.

Skills

Teaching

Mentoring

Feedback provision

Education

BDS or equivalent

GDC registration

Tools

UoM online assessment tool

Job description

Dental Clinical Supervisor - Irlam

Are you a well-motivated, enthusiastic dentist, keen to be involved with the supervising and mentoring of dental students in clinical dentistry and the primary care dental practice setting?

This role is designed to provide clinical supervision to dental undergraduate students from the University of Manchester Dental School, working in placements within Bupa Dental Care practices.

In nurturing the development of future talent, the role will be supportive in the dental learning and clinical execution of dental treatments in a dental practice setting.

Salary & benefits

• 1 day per week - Thursday 08:30-17.00
• Annual salary of £73,000 Pro-rata
• Working 37 weeks in the year [academic term time only]
• Paid annual leave and sickness
• Access to a full and comprehensive suite of employee benefits
• Employee Pension Scheme
• Comprehensive range of health benefits
• Annual discretionary bonus of up to £2000

Overview of responsibilities

• The post holder will be required to provide active supervision and assessment to undergraduate dental students attending the practice for a supervised student clinic
• Provide students with constructive verbal and written feedback on their performance, using the UoM online assessment tool
• Providing academic and pastoral support to students as an academic advisor or Student development Record reviewer
• Active involvement in clinical and non-clinical assessment of the students
• Encourage and respond to student and peer review feedback
• Where possible, attend staff training sessions by the University/Dental School
• Demonstrate flexibility to work in other clinics if possible, to cover student clinics in the event of sickness or unforeseen absence
• Help with patient care delivered by students and managing expectations of treatment in this setting
• Able to commit to working all 37 term time weeks

Qualifications & experience

• BDS or equivalent qualification
• Full General Dental Council registration, with no ongoing GDC investigations
• A minimum of 3 years post graduate dental experience
• Previous experience of teaching or mentoring is desirable
• Complete mandatory training, including BLS and safeguarding

Here you’ll be welcomed. We champion diversity and we understand the importance of our people representing the communities and customers we serve. You’ll find an inclusive environment where you can be yourself and where everyone is driven by the same purpose - helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world.

Bupa Dental Care is an equal opportunities employer.