Dental Therapist Clinical supervisor

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS hospital in London is seeking a Dental Therapist Clinical Supervisor to oversee student therapists and provide high-quality dental treatment. The role includes managing clinical practices, delivering educational programs, and ensuring compliance with healthcare standards. Ideal candidates will have significant clinical experience and a teaching qualification. The position offers a unique opportunity to engage in both teaching and clinical supervision.

Qualifications

• Registered Dental Therapist.
• Experience in Primary Dental Care or Community Dental Service.
• Significant clinical experience in dental settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality dental treatment to patients.
• Supervise students in clinical activities.
• Deliver lectures/tutorials to students.

Skills

Teamwork

Patient communication

Instructional skills

Education

Diploma or BSc Dental Therapy and Hygiene

Higher Education teaching Qualification

Job description

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Dental Therapist Clinical Supervisor.

Job Summary

The post holder will work as part of the team responsible for the education of student dental therapists/hygienists within the School of Dental Therapy and Hygiene. The post holder will support the clinical supervision of a 6,000 per annum patient database across various sites and disciplines whilst maintaining the Trust's standards of quality in service delivery.

Main Responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities:

• Provide high-quality dental treatment to patients.
• Supervise student therapist/hygienists' clinical activity on clinics across all campuses of Kings Dental Institute and outreach placements.
• Communicate complex medical/dental information in a manner that is understandable.
• Ensure communication with other clinical colleagues to ensure consistent clinical practices.

Education and Training:

• Contribute to academic and clinical programs delivered by KCL, with a focus on the undergraduate dental therapy and hygiene degree program.
• Prepare and deliver lectures/tutorials to student dental therapists and hygienists.
• Partake in all aspects of the academic, practical, and clinical assessment processes for the programs.

People Management and Performance:

• Manage and motivate staff within the department to deliver and improve services.
• Provide support for the department to manage expected and unexpected events.
• Supervise and monitor students' rostering and skill mix to maximize effective delivery of an effective service.

Governance/Quality Control:

• Comply with all Primary Care Dental Service clinical policies.
• Undertake departmental educational quality assurance processes that meet the GDC Standards for Education 21 requirements and Preparing for Practice.
• Participate in staff meetings and training organized by and for the School.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

• Registered Dental Therapist.
• Experience of working within the Primary Dental Care and/or Community Dental Service and/or Hospital settings.
• Significant clinical experience.
• Experience in teaching in Higher Education.

Skills and Competencies

• Able to take instruction and direction and work effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to record and retrieve information on paper/electronic records as appropriate.
• Evidence of reflective practice.

Qualifications

• Diploma or BSc Dental Therapy and Hygiene.
• Full registration with the GDC.
• Higher Education teaching Qualification.

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.