Tutor Dental Therapist

University College London Hospitals Nhs Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a dental therapist educator to lead and deliver high-quality education and training for Dental Hygiene and Therapy students. You will supervise clinical practice and contribute to curriculum design and assessment at the Eastman Dental Hospital Education Centre.

The role requires GDC registration, teaching qualifications, and experience in dental education within NHS settings.

Qualifications

• Diploma or BSc in Dental Hygiene or Dental Therapy with current GDC registration.
• Full registration with the General Dental Council.
• Postgraduate Certification in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education or equivalent.
• Higher degree (MSc, PhD or equivalent).
• Knowledge of clinical and educational expectations for training dental hygienists.
• Experience delivering education and training to dental professionals.

Responsibilities

• Deliver education, training and assessment of undergraduate Dental Hygiene and Therapy students.
• Provide clinical supervision and support for undergraduate students.
• Contribute to design, delivery and QA of education and training programmes.
• Support EDHEC strategies in collaboration with Programme Director/Deputy.
• Undertake administrative and managerial responsibilities as agreed.

Skills

Advanced IT skills

Engage learners

Supervise trainees

Student assessments

Communication of complex information

Feedback delivery

Organisation & time management

Mentoring and empathy

Knowledge of GDC standards

Education

Diploma or BSc in Dental Hygiene or Dental Therapy

Full GDC registration

Postgraduate Cert in Learning and Teaching in HE

Higher degree (MSc/PhD)

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Job summary

Applications are invited for a highly motivated, dynamic and flexible 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.

You will need to hold current GDC registration as a dental therapist with at least 3 years current experience working within primary or secondary care, experience within NHS is preferrable. 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.

Main duties of the job

To support the delivery, supervision, and continuous development of high-quality academic and clinical training for Dental Hygiene and Therapy students, contributing to the strategic goals and educational excellence of the Eastman Dental Hospital Education Centre.

• Deliver education, training and assessment of the undergraduate students within the EDHEC Dental Hygiene and Therapy programme.
• Provide clinical supervision and support for undergraduate students within the EDHEC Dental Hygiene and Therapy.
• Contribute to the design, delivery and quality assurance of the education and training programmes.
• Support the development and implementation of EDHEC strategies in collaboration with the Programme Director / Deputy to meet the needs of internal and external stakeholders.
• Undertake administrative, managerial, and other responsibilities as agreed with Programme Director / Deputy

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.

Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*

* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.

UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.

To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?

Person Specification

Knowledge and Qualifications

Essential

• 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
• Evidence of clinical experience in general dental practice: oWorking to full scope of practice oDemonstrating 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

Essential

• Advanced IT skills (including MS Office Suite)
• Able to demonstrate knowledge of quality assurance in education
• 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
• 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

Essential

• 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

Essential

• 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

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.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Tutor Dental Therapist • London, United Kingdom