Specialty Doctor in Dentistry

Job summary

PART TIME Speciality Grade Dentist (SGD) 0.38 WTE (12 months Fixed Term)Preferred days - Monday, and Thursday

Applications are invited for a highly motivated, dynamic and flexible dentist who is interested in educating the future workforce.

You will work alongside experienced clinical and academic staff to develop knowledge, skills and behaviours - ensuring professional and confidential graduates. As a team we actively encourage innovation in our education and assessment.

You will need to hold current GDC registration as a dentist with at least 3 years current experience working within primary or secondary care, experience within NHS is preferrable. Educational experience is desirable but not essential, the role is ideal for someone who would like to expand their role through teaching and influencing the education of the next generation of dental professionals.

The post is based at the Royal National ENT & Eastman Dental Hospitals, part of University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Successful applicants will join an established Dental Education Team committed to high quality research-based academic and clinical teaching.

Main duties of the job

To support the delivery, supervision, and continuous development of high-quality academic and clinical training for Dental Hygiene and Therapy students, contributing to the strategic goals and educational excellence of the Eastman Dental Hospital Education Centre.

o Deliver education, training and assessment of the undergraduate students within the EDHEC Dental Hygiene and Therapy programme.o Provide clinical supervision and support for undergraduate students within the EDHEC Dental Hygiene and Therapy.o Contribute to the design, delivery and quality assurance of the education and training programmes.o Support the development and implementation of EDHEC strategies in collaboration with the Programme Director / Deputy to meet the needs of internal and external stakeholders.o Undertake administrative, managerial, and other responsibilities as agreed with Programme Director / Deputy

About us

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.

We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:o University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)o National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgeryo Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitalso University College Hospital Grafton Way Buildingo Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicineo University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centreo The Hospital for Tropical Diseaseso University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street

We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.

We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.

Job responsibilities

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Please note, due to anticipated high volumes of applications, this vacancy may close earlier than the listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application

Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*

* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.

UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.

To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?

Person specification

Knowledge and Qualifications

Essential

• Eligible for full registration with the GDC at time of appointment; and holds a current licence to practise (ORE1 and ORE2 must be completed (or exempt) upon application).
• Compliance with CPD requirements

Desirable

• Qualification appropriate to teaching in the Lifelong learning Sector
• Mentoring qualification

Experience

Essential

• Experience in the management of patients with general dental and restorative treatment needs
• Experience in education of dental care professionals
• Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team

Desirable

• Involvement in post-qualification programmes/courses
• Experience in delivering online education and training

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Able to demonstrate a working knowledge of the principals of clinical governance and audit
• IT Skills particularly Excel & PowerPoint
• Able to learn different IT software systems

Desirable

• Knowledge of educational quality assurance frameworks
• Knowledge of educational programme design & management

Communication

Essential

• Ability to work cooperatively with colleagues, and as part of a team

Specific Requirements

Essential

• Experience of mentoring staff/students

Desirable

• Experience of student assessments
• Experience of acting as an examiner for formative and summative assessments