Job summary
This is an exciting time to join Bristol Dental School
following its recent move to a brand-new state of the art clinical facility
located nearby Temple Meads station. The post holder/s will play a crucial role
within the School, specifically contributing to clinical supervision in Restorative
Dentistry, along with teaching, assessment and other management duties in
accordance with FTE and expectations of the role as set out in the job
description.
Main duties of the job
The post holder
will facilitate undergraduate (and postgraduate) education. The successful
candidate will be expected to participate in undergraduate (and postgraduate)
teaching activities including the supervision of undergraduates carrying out
patient care, writing teaching material e.g, lectures/ tutorials and
contributing to vital School activities including e.g., admissions interviews/
student examinations.
The successful
candidate will be expected to comply with all relevant clinical policies
relating to administration of patient care.
This includes working to set timescales for the triage of referrals,
following the specified process for the management of patients that do not
attend their appointment, and the completion of all paperwork deemed necessary
to support the management of their patients within agreed timescales.
Please see the job description for a detailed breakdown ofthe main duties
of the role.
About us
At Bristol Dental School, we have a track record of excellence. We provide exceptional undergraduate and graduate teaching programmes and are renowned for delivering internationally excellent research. We have a big presence locally too. Working under the supervision of qualified clinical dentists, our undergraduate students provide free dental treatment for the whole community.
More on the school, our offer and other opportunities can be found at https://bristoldentalschooljobs.co.uk. Please also see the job description for more information.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post will have principal responsibilities to act as a
Clinical Lecturer in Primary Dental Care at Bristol Dental School. The post
holder would be expected to provide teaching and supervision to undergraduate
dental students and student hygienists/therapists, with potential for
involvement with postgraduate teaching. The role will primarily be based in Clinic
C & D, primarily covering Restorative Dentistry and supporting our patient
assessment clinics. The post is available full-time, or part-time (with up to
1.55 FTE available).
Please see the job description for a breakdown of main responsibilities and person specifications.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post will have principal responsibilities to act as a
Clinical Lecturer in Primary Dental Care at Bristol Dental School. The post
holder would be expected to provide teaching and supervision to undergraduate
dental students and student hygienists/therapists, with potential for
involvement with postgraduate teaching. The role will primarily be based in Clinic
C & D, primarily covering Restorative Dentistry and supporting our patient
assessment clinics. The post is available full-time, or part-time (with up to
1.55 FTE available).
Please see the job description for a breakdown of main responsibilities and person specifications.
Person Specification
Other criteria
Essential
- Willingness to travel to and work in other sites necessitated by the role
- Commitment to Primary Care Dentistry and whole patient care
Desirable
- Ability to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional and national levels.
Qualifications
Essential
- BDS or equivalent
- Full registration with the United Kingdom General Dental Council (GDC)
- Membership of appropriate Defence Society
Desirable
- MFDS/MJDF or equivalent
- Other postgraduate qualifications e.g., PG Certificate/ Diploma
- Higher Degree e.g., MSc, DDS, PhD
- Fellow of the Higher Education Academy or qualification in Teaching and Learning (e.g., TLHP)
Experience
Essential
- Current clinical practice in a General Dental Practice or PCDS setting
- A working knowledge of clinical governance and to participate in audit and quality improvement projects
- Ability to prioritise, organise time appropriately and work independently
- Ability to work under pressure and cope with setbacks
- Able to maintain contemporaneous, clear and legible clinical notes
- Broad range of IT skills
- Capable of involvement in day-to-day clinical management in the unit
- Knowledge of when to refer patients to specialist services
- Evidence of personal development training and commitment to learning
Desirable
- Current clinical practice
- Significant post qualification experience (ideally 4 years minimum)
- Experience of teaching and training in dentistry
- Ability to organise own learning as demonstrated via professional portfolio
- Publications in peer reviewed journals
- Experience of working with other dental & medical specialties
- Experience in managing patient complaints
- Familiar with current structure of the Health Service including the commissioning of dental services
- Ability to organise efficient and smooth running of a clinical service
- Presented or published the results of audit and quality improvement reports
- Able to demonstrate evidence within presentations and publications
- An interest and/or knowledge of adult education
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients and their relatives/carers, clinical colleagues, support staff and other colleagues
- Capacity to work within a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi-professional basis with all levels of staff both within and across divisions.
Person Specification
Other criteria
Essential
- Willingness to travel to and work in other sites necessitated by the role
- Commitment to Primary Care Dentistry and whole patient care
Desirable
- Ability to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional and national levels.
Qualifications
Essential
- BDS or equivalent
- Full registration with the United Kingdom General Dental Council (GDC)
- Membership of appropriate Defence Society
Desirable
- MFDS/MJDF or equivalent
- Other postgraduate qualifications e.g., PG Certificate/ Diploma
- Higher Degree e.g., MSc, DDS, PhD
- Fellow of the Higher Education Academy or qualification in Teaching and Learning (e.g., TLHP)
Experience
Essential
- Current clinical practice in a General Dental Practice or PCDS setting
- A working knowledge of clinical governance and to participate in audit and quality improvement projects
- Ability to prioritise, organise time appropriately and work independently
- Ability to work under pressure and cope with setbacks
- Able to maintain contemporaneous, clear and legible clinical notes
- Broad range of IT skills
- Capable of involvement in day-to-day clinical management in the unit
- Knowledge of when to refer patients to specialist services
- Evidence of personal development training and commitment to learning
Desirable
- Current clinical practice
- Significant post qualification experience (ideally 4 years minimum)
- Experience of teaching and training in dentistry
- Ability to organise own learning as demonstrated via professional portfolio
- Publications in peer reviewed journals
- Experience of working with other dental & medical specialties
- Experience in managing patient complaints
- Familiar with current structure of the Health Service including the commissioning of dental services
- Ability to organise efficient and smooth running of a clinical service
- Presented or published the results of audit and quality improvement reports
- Able to demonstrate evidence within presentations and publications
- An interest and/or knowledge of adult education
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients and their relatives/carers, clinical colleagues, support staff and other colleagues
- Capacity to work within a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi-professional basis with all levels of staff both within and across divisions.
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).
