Tutor Dental Therapist

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 64,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading UK healthcare institution is seeking a Tutor Dental Therapist to educate and develop future dental professionals. This role requires current GDC registration and at least 3 years of experience in clinical settings, ideally within the NHS. Responsibilities include delivering training and working closely with a team to innovate education practices. The position offers a salary range of £56,276 to £63,176 per annum on a fixed-term, part-time basis for 14 months.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years current experience in primary or secondary dental care.
• Educational experience is desirable but not essential.
• Familiarity with GDC regulations and standards.

Responsibilities

• Educate and train the next generation of dental professionals.
• Work alongside clinical and academic staff.
• Deliver education and training to dental professionals.

Skills

Advanced IT skills (including MS Office Suite)

Ability to communicate highly complex information

Ability to motivate and manage others

Education

Diploma or BSc in Dental Hygiene or Dental Therapy

Full registration with the General Dental Council

Post Graduate Certification in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education

Higher degree (MSc, PhD or equivalent)

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Tutor Dental Therapist

The closing date is 02 January 2026

Applications are invited for a highly motivated, dynamic and flexible dental hygienist / dental therapist who is interested in educating the future workforce.

You will work alongside experienced clinical and academic staff to develop knowledge, skills and behaviours – ensuring professional and confidential graduates. As a team we actively encourage innovation in our education and assessment.

Main duties of the job

You will need to hold current GDC registration as a dental hygienist or dental therapist with at least 3 years current experience working within primary or secondary care, experience within NHS is preferable. Educational experience is desirable but not essential, the role is ideal for someone who would like to expand their role through teaching and influencing the education of the next generation of dental professionals.

The post is based at the Royal National ENT & Eastman Dental Hospitals, part of University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Successful applicants will join an established Dental Education Team committed to high quality research-based academic and clinical teaching.

About us

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world‑class research.

We provide first‑class acute and specialist services across eight sites:

• University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
• National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
• Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
• University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
• Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
• University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
• The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
• University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street

We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.

We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.

Job responsibilities

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Qualifications

• Diploma or BSc in Dental Hygiene or Dental Therapy
• Full registration with the General Dental Council
• Post Graduate Certification in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education or equivalent
• Higher degree (MSc, PhD or equivalent)
• Knowledge of the clinical and educational expectations for training dental hygienists

Experience

• Evidence of clinical experience in general dental practice: working to full scope of practice, demonstrating depth of understanding of the role
• Ability to work effectively within a team
• Experience of delivering education and training to dental professionals

Skills and Abilities

• Advanced IT skills (including MS Office Suite)
• Able to demonstrate knowledge of quality assurance in education
• Knowledge of the principles of clinical governance, audit and research
• Ability to draw on a range of methods and techniques to effectively engage participants in the process of learning
• Experience supervising trainees within the clinical environment
• Experience of student assessments / examinations

Communication

• Ability to communicate highly complex information with clarity and sensitivity to a range of audiences
• Ability to provide candid and constructive feedback to students and peers

Personal and People Development

• Familiarity with GDC regulations and standards
• Good organisational and time management skills, ability to plan and prioritise own workload
• Ability to motivate, support and manage emotions of others in a highly demanding training environment

Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion

• Demonstrate understanding and uphold the NHS and educational obligations of Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Address

Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals, UCLH

Salary

£56,276 to £63,176 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS, pro‑rate

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

14 months

Working pattern

Part‑time

Reference number

309-UCLH-7121-A

Job locations

Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals, UCLH