Lecturer in Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy

18416BR

School of Dentistry

Teaching & Scholarship

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Lecturer in Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy
School of Dentistry, College of Biomedical & Life Sciences
Cardiff University

We are looking for a full-time Lecturer post in Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy to join the Dental team in School of Dentistry, based at the Heath Park. 

This is an exciting opportunity to start or continue your career in teaching and scholarship as an Oral Health Professional.  Within our strong academic teaching structure, you will be supported in achieving the highest standards of education for our undergraduate students.  You will follow our staff-development pathway within the arena of academic dentistry, with opportunities for career progression, tailored for you. 

We are looking for an individual who is seeking a career in Academia, is passionate about Oral Health and patient care, an enthusiastic teacher and who wants to help shape future clinicians.  You should be well organised, and able to work as part of a team, showing leadership qualities or leadership potential. You will be required to take an active role in shaping our undergraduate programmes.

Applicants should hold full General Dental Council registration as a Dental Therapist.

The successful candidate will be awarded an appropriate honorary contract by Cardiff and Vale University Health Board and will have the opportunity to treat their own patients as part of the role

We can offer you the chance to work in a vibrant organisation, with great benefits and opportunities for progression. We are a proud Living Wage supporter.

Please contact Professor James Field, Director of Learning and Teaching ([email protected]) / Dr James Hyde, Programme Lead for Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy ([email protected]) for an informal, confidential discussion about the role.

This post is full time (35 hours per week), open-ended and available from April 2024.

Salary: £49,794 - £54,395 per annum (Grade 7)
Appointments to roles at Cardiff University are usually made at bottom of scale unless in exceptional circumstances.

Date Advertised: 25 March 2024

Closing Date: 15 April 2024

Please be aware that Cardiff University reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received. 

Cardiff University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds.  We therefore welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of sex, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, or age.  In supporting our employees to achieve a balance between their work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh, and an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Job Description

Main function 

Undertake a full teaching load, including the development, delivery and evaluation of modules/programmes within the undergraduate provision of Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy within the School and where appropriate undergraduate dentistry. To clinically supervise students and to carry out administrative duties within the work area as required. To pursue excellence in teaching and inspire others to do the same.

Main Duties and Responsibilities 

Teaching 
⦁    Independently contribute to module and curriculum development and lead modules at undergraduate level, inspiring students.
⦁    Deliver didactic and clinical teaching on the BSc in Dental Therapy and Hygiene and Diploma in Dental Hygiene programme.
⦁    Manage and supervise undergraduate projects relating to own area of work and the organisation of external activities such as clinical placements and field trips.
⦁    Supply pastoral care through both acting as a Personal Tutor and providing support and guidance to students, building and establishing trust.

Scholarship
⦁    Contribute to scholarship in the area of Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy work through participation in conferences, seminars and other academic and professional forums and to disseminate the results of individual scholarship.
⦁    Where applicable, engage in scholarly activity through journal articles and/or outputs which advance knowledge within the area of work.
⦁    Contribute to scholarship through interdisciplinary working with individuals and teams within, and external to, the wider university community.
⦁    Carry out other forms of scholarship including work associated with assessment and examinations (setting, standard setting and marking papers and providing constructive verbal and written feedback to students), programme administration and participation in committee work.

Clinical
⦁    The successful candidate will be awarded an appropriate honorary contract by Cardiff and Vale University Health Board and will have the opportunity to treat their own patients as part of the role.
⦁    To carry out other clinical tasks as required.
⦁    To participate in the management/medical audit requirements of the department in liaison with other colleagues and in line with the NHS Trust policy on the implementation of clinical governance.
⦁    To undertake administrative duties associated with NHS clinical activities.
⦁    To comply with all NHS policies and procedures.

Other
⦁    Engage effectively with industrial, commercial and public sector organisations, professional institutions, other academic institutions etc., regionally and nationally to raise awareness of the School’s profile, to cultivate strategically valuable alliances, and to pursue opportunities for collaboration across a range of activities. These activities are expected to contribute to the School and the enhancement of its regional and national profile.
⦁    Participate in School administration and activities to promote the School and its work to the wider University and the outside world.
⦁    Any other duties not included above, but consistent with the role.

Person Specification

Essential Criteria 

Qualifications and Education
1.    Evidence of competency and a qualification in Dental Therapy & Dental Hygiene (BSc or Diploma in Dental Therapy and Dental Hygiene or BSc in Dental Therapy).
2.    Hold full General Dental Council registration.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience
3.    Significant Teaching experience at a high level of quality at undergraduate level with particular reference to Dental Hygiene and Dental Hygiene & Therapy curricula.
4.    Ability to supervise, teach and assess clinical procedures in Dental Hygiene and dental Therapy and take independent decisions when necessary and seek advice as appropriate.
5.    Ability to design, deliver and continuously develop modules across the Schools teaching programmes.
6.    Demonstrable knowledge of clinical governance
7.    Evidence of Continuing Professional Development

Pastoral, Communication and Team Working
8.    Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex and conceptual ideas clearly and confidently to others using high level skills and a range of media.
9.    The ability to provide appropriate pastoral support to students, appreciate the needs of individual students and their circumstances and to act as a personal tutor.
10.    Ability to act as module leader and co-ordinate with others to ensure student needs and expectations are met with a proven ability to work without close supervision.

Desirable Criteria 
1.    Postgraduate Certificate in University Teaching and Learning or equivalent qualification or experience
2.     Proven ability to adapt to the changing requirements of the Higher Education community
3.    A willingness to take responsibility for academically related administration.

Additional Information

You will be required to work closely with an experienced Dental Hygiene & Therapy Team of Clinical Dental Tutors in delivering the programme curricula in Dental Hygiene/Therapy.

You must be willing to be involved with development in the existing curricula, assessments strategies and integration between the Hygiene/therapy and Dentistry courses.

Important note: 
It is the University’s policy to use the person specification as a key tool for short-listing. Candidates should evidence that they meet ALL of the essential criteria as well as, where relevant, the desirable. As part of the application process, you will be asked to provide this evidence via a supporting statement.  Please copy and paste the criteria into your Personal statement and ensure that the evidence you are providing corresponds with the numbered criteria. Your application will be considered based on the information you provide under each element.
Ensure you attach a supporting statement (separate to your CV) to your application profile, please ensure that you name it with the vacancy reference number, e.g. 18416BR - Supporting Statement for Lecturer in Dental Hygiene/Therapy, Dental.

Job Category

Academic - Teaching & Scholarship