Job summary
As an outstanding
clinical educator this postholder will play a key role in the delivery of
teaching to undergraduate dental students (BSc Dental Hygiene & Therapy, Bachelor
of Dental Science and dental nursing) within Bristol Dental School, which is
part of the Universitys Faculty of Health Sciences.
The Tutor will support the continued development of the new undergraduate
programmes. The successful applicant will have a full role in all aspects of
teaching on courses offered in the school across Restorative and Paediatric
Dentistry within scope of practice - providing high quality and comprehensive
clinical and theoretical teaching, learning and assessment in accordance with
Bristol University and the General Dental Council.
Main duties of the job
Undertake theoretical teaching
with responsibility for the organisation of content, preparation of teaching
materials and delivery of lectures, tutorials and other modalities to dental
undergraduates in accordance with the curriculum guidelines.
To participate in the
implementation, evaluation and continuing development of the pre-clinical
operative techniques courses, and to provide instruction, demonstrations and
supervision of dental undergraduates students during their pre-clinical skills
training.
In conjunction with clinical
colleagues, initiate and develop training strategies to meet the national and
local needs as determined by the Workforce Development Confederation and the
General Dental Council.
Develop and contribute to the
management of undergraduate curricula and facilitate integrated learning
opportunities with the dental team.
To nurture the team training
concept within the Dental School.
Hold responsibility to provide
clinical support and supervision of dental undergraduates when treating
patients in the Dental Hospital clinics.
Ensure that all students are
conversant with Health and Safety, COSHH, RIDDOR, Life Support, Occupational
Health and Risk Management.
To participate in all aspects of
continuous assessment for students clinical and academic
Please see the JD for further information
About us
Bristol Dental School is responsible for research and the delivery of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching programmes in Dentistry. Teaching takes place between the University precinct and at the University of Bristol Dental Hospital (UBDH) and School. From 2023 the majority of primary care dental undergraduate placements will take place in a new state-of-the-art clinical facility in the centre of Bristol. This marks a significant departure from the traditional model of dental training and has come with unprecedented investment from the University of Bristol. The change to the operating model allows for a strong focus on clinical education at this new site, whilst enabling dental undergraduates to interact with specialist services at UBDH at the appropriate stage in the curriculum. We are maintaining strong links with UBDH and have a shared ambition to develop and expand the postgraduate portfolio. We also intend the new model to facilitate expanded research opportunities in population oral health and health services research, including primary care, as well as our strengths in microbiology and materials.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
expectations of the post holder are to:
1. Delivery of teaching to dental
undergraduate students within their scope of practice, including contribution
to planning and organising of teaching.
2. Contribute to the preparation and
development of units.
3. Plan own activity and make a
contribution to teaching and/or clinical related administration along with
course development discussions.
4. Act as tutor to undergraduate and,
where relevant, taught postgraduate students.
Please see the JD for further detail.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
expectations of the post holder are to:
1. Delivery of teaching to dental
undergraduate students within their scope of practice, including contribution
to planning and organising of teaching.
2. Contribute to the preparation and
development of units.
3. Plan own activity and make a
contribution to teaching and/or clinical related administration along with
course development discussions.
4. Act as tutor to undergraduate and,
where relevant, taught postgraduate students.
Please see the JD for further detail.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc or Diploma in Dental Hygiene and Therapy
- Relevant postgraduate research degree or professional equivalent
- GDC Registration
- Professional Indemnity
- Recognised teaching qualification and significant experience of teaching
- Professional portfolio of CPD and participation in postgraduate short courses
Desirable
- Registration with professional organisation
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of teaching in higher education and/or working independently at a specialist level in their own clinical/professional area.
- Ability to stimulate and encourage the commitment to learn in others.
- Ability to teach appropriately in various ways at various levels and to communicate clearly material of a specialist or highly technical nature.
- Sufficient breadth of knowledge within their own subject area to work within established teaching and clinical/professional programmes with some appropriate advice and support.
- Ability to use initiative, and apply creativity, to solve problems that are encountered in the teaching and/or research context.
- Ability to organise their own time and work, to meet deadlines, and manage competing priorities.
- Clinical competence and experience of full range of procedures performed by dental hygienists and therapists.
- Current knowledge of dental hygiene/therapist scope of practice and adaptability to changes in DCP training and work practices
- Current clinical experience as Dental Therapist and in various fields of dentistry e.g. Primary/Community dental services, General Dental Practice etc.
- Competent with IT including patient administration systems, Microsoft Office packages.
Desirable
- Experience of curriculum management and development
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and students.
- Highly developed interpersonal skills, an ability to communicate well in written and spoken English with patients, staff, and students.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc or Diploma in Dental Hygiene and Therapy
- Relevant postgraduate research degree or professional equivalent
- GDC Registration
- Professional Indemnity
- Recognised teaching qualification and significant experience of teaching
- Professional portfolio of CPD and participation in postgraduate short courses
Desirable
- Registration with professional organisation
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of teaching in higher education and/or working independently at a specialist level in their own clinical/professional area.
- Ability to stimulate and encourage the commitment to learn in others.
- Ability to teach appropriately in various ways at various levels and to communicate clearly material of a specialist or highly technical nature.
- Sufficient breadth of knowledge within their own subject area to work within established teaching and clinical/professional programmes with some appropriate advice and support.
- Ability to use initiative, and apply creativity, to solve problems that are encountered in the teaching and/or research context.
- Ability to organise their own time and work, to meet deadlines, and manage competing priorities.
- Clinical competence and experience of full range of procedures performed by dental hygienists and therapists.
- Current knowledge of dental hygiene/therapist scope of practice and adaptability to changes in DCP training and work practices
- Current clinical experience as Dental Therapist and in various fields of dentistry e.g. Primary/Community dental services, General Dental Practice etc.
- Competent with IT including patient administration systems, Microsoft Office packages.
Desirable
- Experience of curriculum management and development
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and students.
- Highly developed interpersonal skills, an ability to communicate well in written and spoken English with patients, staff, and students.
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
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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).
