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About the role:
The School of Medicine and Dentistry has an exciting opportunity for a Dentist Clinical Senior Lecturer to join its clinical academic team. Working predominantly with international undergraduate students, you will take responsibility for academic teaching, leadership and for the provision of pre-clinical supervision and training, adhering to curriculum / quality assurance requirements.
The School is rooted firmly within Primary Care and we operate an integrated BDS / Dental Therapy programme, along with a range of clinical and non-clinical programmes at all levels across the dental team.
Our international undergraduate dental students (BDSi) start in March of Year 4 of the traditional BDS programme where they complete 6 months of intensive pre-clinical training before being located in either our on-site dental clinic or one of our extended training practices from the second year of their training. You will be based at Preston but may be expected to travel occasionally to one of the extended training practices.
About you:
We require comprehensive long-term experience of primary care dentistry in a GDP, Clinic, or University, along with experience of teaching within a dental setting. Full current registration with the GDC as a restorative dentist is essential, as is a recognised clinical qualification indicating restorative specialism in clinical dentistry. You must also have a formal teaching qualification or willingness to undertake one within 2 years of appointment. Holding a recognised research degree and a post graduate qualification are desirable.
A team player, you will have the ability to explain and demonstrate practical skills, be IT literate in the use of standard Microsoft packages and will also demonstrate excellent communication skills. We require a commitment both to inter-professional education and to personal and professional development.
We have a total of 1 full time position to be recruited to, but we are willing to consider other working patterns and we may recruit several people to take on this role. Please state on your application how many hours/days you would like to work.
Informal discussions are welcome. Please contact Claudia Cunningham via email in the first instance.
Applicants need to meet all essential criteria on the person specification to be considered for interview. This position is based at Preston but you should be willing and able to travel on University business as an integral part of this role.
What we can offer you:
Our people are our most important asset. We’ll encourage you to make the most of your talents and continually develop your skills and knowledge. As well as realising your career ambitions, you’ll be making a positive difference to other people’s lives. We also offer a fantastic package of rewards and lifestyle benefits – from an attractive annual leave entitlement to access to a comprehensive employee benefits platform.
We are proud to be a diverse, multicultural university. We are committed to building a truly inclusive culture where diversity is championed. Applications are particularly welcomed from individuals who will support the diversification within the University and support its development of a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all.
The University is committed to providing a safe environment to study, work and visit, protecting children, young people and adults at risk from harm and abuse. Our safeguarding policy and safer recruitment procedure outlines our approach, alongside other internal policies, procedures and guidance which can be found on our Safeguarding page.
Applicants applying for roles in regulated activity and that are listed as an exception under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 will be required to disclose any spent and unspent convictions and undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check at the appropriate level, the University will only ask an applicant to make an application for a DBS check if they are legally entitled to.
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