About this role
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 description 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
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship 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).
Employer details Employer name University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
47-49 Huntley Street
London
WC1E 6DG
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)