Job summary
We are looking to
recruit a Technician in Dental Technology to teach on the undergraduate and
Higher Apprenticeship programmes across the Dental portfolio with support and
guidance from senior academic colleagues.
This role will provide an excellent opportunity for an early career
academic to gain a wide range of experience in learning, teaching and
assessment practice.
The successful
candidate will also engage in relevant scholarship, professional and knowledge
exchange activities to contribute to the development of Dental Sciences within
the School of Health & Society and to the wider portfolio of the
University, as appropriate.
Main duties of the job
To act as a support for student learning, teaching and research across the portfolio of dental academic disciplines including support for students
projects and self-directed study
in Academic Clinical Facilities.
To provide a demonstrator/technical support service which meets the needs of academic staff and students, and enables optimum use of University resources. The role includes support and demonstration of a range of dental
equipment, associated processes, use
of dental materials and first line maintenance.
Whilst you will have specific discipline areas for which you will provide more dedicated
technical support, as part of the larger Specialist Services and Safety Team you will be required to provide more generic and flexible support across all discipline areas and across the University at times of the year when support for learning, teaching and research activity is less demanding.
About us
The University of
Bolton is a Teaching Intensive, Research Informed higher education
institution whose distinctive high quality, student-focused, undergraduate and
postgraduate programmes attract students from all over the world.
Our staff are at the
heart of everything we do: they are highly qualified and experienced in their
fields, supporting their teaching practice by carrying out quality research and
engaging in continuous professional development. Staff pride themselves on
being outstanding professionals that provide excellent learning, teaching and
applied research & support in the provision of custom-designed, industry
led courses in numerous subject areas.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The University of
Bolton is a Teaching Intensive, Research Informed higher education
institution whose distinctive high quality, student-focussed, undergraduate and
postgraduate programmes attract students from all over the world.
Our staff are at the
heart of everything we do: they are highly qualified and experienced in their
fields, supporting their teaching practice by carrying out quality research and
engaging in continuous professional development. Staff pride themselves on
being outstanding professionals that provide excellent learning, teaching and
applied research & support in the provision of custom-designed, industry
led courses in numerous subject areas.
We are looking to
recruit a Technician in Dental Technology to teach on the undergraduate and
Higher Apprenticeship programmes across the Dental portfolio with support and
guidance from senior academic colleagues.
This role will provide an excellent opportunity for an early career
academic to gain a wide range of experience in learning, teaching and
assessment practice.
The successful
candidate will also engage in relevant scholarship, professional and knowledge
exchange activities to contribute to the development of Dental Sciences within
the School of Health & Society and to the wider portfolio of the
University, as appropriate.
Successful candidates should
demonstrate a practical awareness of current developments in Dental Education as
well as being able to facilitate the creation and maintenance of a range of
links between courses and the Dental sector.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The University of
Bolton is a Teaching Intensive, Research Informed higher education
institution whose distinctive high quality, student-focussed, undergraduate and
postgraduate programmes attract students from all over the world.
Our staff are at the
heart of everything we do: they are highly qualified and experienced in their
fields, supporting their teaching practice by carrying out quality research and
engaging in continuous professional development. Staff pride themselves on
being outstanding professionals that provide excellent learning, teaching and
applied research & support in the provision of custom-designed, industry
led courses in numerous subject areas.
We are looking to
recruit a Technician in Dental Technology to teach on the undergraduate and
Higher Apprenticeship programmes across the Dental portfolio with support and
guidance from senior academic colleagues.
This role will provide an excellent opportunity for an early career
academic to gain a wide range of experience in learning, teaching and
assessment practice.
The successful
candidate will also engage in relevant scholarship, professional and knowledge
exchange activities to contribute to the development of Dental Sciences within
the School of Health & Society and to the wider portfolio of the
University, as appropriate.
Successful candidates should
demonstrate a practical awareness of current developments in Dental Education as
well as being able to facilitate the creation and maintenance of a range of
links between courses and the Dental sector.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of providing technical assistance in the specialist
- area
- Relevant experience of demonstrating/instructing others (individually and in small groups) in the use of equipment and/or practical techniques/processes
- A record of excellent customer focused service
- Proven track record of working effectively in a team
- Proven track record or working effectively on own, using initiative and prioritising own workload to meet set objectives
Desirable
- Experience of undertaking risk assessments/COSHH/Manual Handling assessments
- Experience of undertaking Portable Applicant Testing
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered with the General Dental Council
Desirable
- Degree in a related subject, or equivalent level qualification
Skills / Knowledge
Essential
- Competent in the use of equipment within specialist area (Including associated software applications)
- Competent in the processes and procedures within specialist area Health
- Able to use and demonstrate use of equipment and processes within these areas
- Knowledge of Health and Safety Legislation, current Data Protection requirements and awareness of client/student confidentiality
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to present information clearly, accurately and concisely to students and colleagues
- Excellent oral communication and interpersonal skills to liaise effectively with colleagues, students and external contacts in a professional manner
- Able to understand and apply standard University regulations
- Able to organise and prioritise tasks and workload through from the initial stage to completion to achieve work schedules and deadlines
- Commitment to quality and compliance to standards
- Proficiency in working with standard office IT applications such as Microsoft Word, Access and Excel, as well as the ability to learn how to access and interrogate in-house systems specific to clinical education in Health.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of providing technical assistance in the specialist
- area
- Relevant experience of demonstrating/instructing others (individually and in small groups) in the use of equipment and/or practical techniques/processes
- A record of excellent customer focused service
- Proven track record of working effectively in a team
- Proven track record or working effectively on own, using initiative and prioritising own workload to meet set objectives
Desirable
- Experience of undertaking risk assessments/COSHH/Manual Handling assessments
- Experience of undertaking Portable Applicant Testing
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered with the General Dental Council
Desirable
- Degree in a related subject, or equivalent level qualification
Skills / Knowledge
Essential
- Competent in the use of equipment within specialist area (Including associated software applications)
- Competent in the processes and procedures within specialist area Health
- Able to use and demonstrate use of equipment and processes within these areas
- Knowledge of Health and Safety Legislation, current Data Protection requirements and awareness of client/student confidentiality
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to present information clearly, accurately and concisely to students and colleagues
- Excellent oral communication and interpersonal skills to liaise effectively with colleagues, students and external contacts in a professional manner
- Able to understand and apply standard University regulations
- Able to organise and prioritise tasks and workload through from the initial stage to completion to achieve work schedules and deadlines
- Commitment to quality and compliance to standards
- Proficiency in working with standard office IT applications such as Microsoft Word, Access and Excel, as well as the ability to learn how to access and interrogate in-house systems specific to clinical education in Health.
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.
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).
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
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).
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
