Job summary
The Specialty Dentist will teach, supervise and assess undergraduate students in the Birmingham School of Dental Hygiene and Therapy (BSDHT), and provide pastoral support and care to ensure student welfare.
Main duties of the job
The role of the post is to undertake supervision of educational, pre-clinical and clinical activity of the student Dental Hygienists and Therapists within Birmingham Dental Hospital and in Outreach clinics in Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, to ensure treatment protocols, and policies and procedures of Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, are followed
About us
Birmingham School of Dental Hygiene and Therapy is part of the Dental Division of Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. The BSc Dental Hygiene and Therapy is awarded by the University of Birmingham.
Key relationships for this post include communicating and liaising effectively and confidently with a wide range of individuals at all levels including staff and students in the Birmingham School of Dental Hygiene and Therapy, Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, other NHS organisations, The University of Birmingham, Health Education West Midlands, The School of Dentistry, and the General Public.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To supervise the pre-clinical and clinical activity of the student Dental Hygienists and Therapists within Birmingham Dental Hospital
To be responsible for the delegation of appropriate clinical tasks to students
Supervising the assessment and treatment of patients referred to BSDHT
Preparing and delivery of teaching, lectures and tutorial support to students in line with the outcomes required by the General Dental Council
Demonstration of operative techniques in the Clinical Skills Suite during the pre-clinical course including basic clinical and instrumentation skills for treatment of adults and children
Compilation, standard setting and marking of written and practical assessments, in conjunction with other teaching staff of the School
Participating in the formative and summative assessments of the students by acting as Internal Examiner when required. To attend examination board meetings as required
Involvement with student welfare and support in conjunction with other staff of the school and the University of Birmingham
To undertake the management of acute problems for patients whilst under student care and to undertake treatments which are outside the skill and competence of students, which are necessary for the welfare and comfort of the patient
Supervision of student Dental Hygienists and Therapists during placements in other establishments on the occasions this may be required
Monitoring the care of equipment and instruments and ensuring adequate cross infection control and standards of professional conduct
Participation in Audit, Clinical Governance, Continued Professional Development and research
Acting and reporting on any physical or mental health issue arising in a student which may compromise the welfare of patients
Acting and reporting on any fitness to practise issue which may compromise the welfare of patients
Person Specification
Professional registration
Essential
1. BDS/BChD
Desirable
2. Teaching qualification
3. Postgraduate qualification
Experience
Essential
4. A wide range of clinical experience
5. Present GDP/Salaried Services practice
Desirable
6. Experience of teaching undergraduate students
Personal Qualities
Essential
7. Demonstration of Teamworking skills
8. Good organisational skills
9. Willingness to learn new skills
Communication
Essential
10. Good communication skills
11. Good presentation skills