Clinical Supervisor Dental Therapy

This clinical supervisor post sits in the dental teaching team at the University of Central Lancashire, within the academic division. The core of the work is supervising undergraduates on the BDS and BSc Dental Therapy programmes, with wider teaching, assessment and course administration alongside. Working two days a week, on Mondays and Tuesdays, the post supports programmes taught within a primary care framework and involves frequent travel between sites.

Fit turns on GDC registration as a Dental Therapist and substantial primary care experience.

• Provide clinical supervision to undergraduate students on the BDS and BSc Dental Therapy programmes
• Work alongside dental colleagues within the clinical supervisory team
• Deliver wider teaching to undergraduate students
• Assess undergraduate students
• Contribute to course administration

• Diploma in Dental Hygiene and Therapy, or a degree in Oral Sciences or Dental Hygiene and Therapy
• If holding the diploma, willingness to undertake funded degree studies on appointment

• GDC registration as a Dental Therapist

• Substantial experience as a Dental Therapist in a primary care setting
• Experience in clinical training and supervision of the dental team

• Excellent clinical skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work well within a team
• Active networking
• IT literacy in standard Microsoft packages

• DBS check at the appropriate level, where the role is a regulated activity exception under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974

• Ability to travel independently between sites, including frequent travel to the Preston campus

• Funded degree studies for diploma holders
• Attractive annual leave entitlement
• Employee benefits platform, including a 24/7 online GP
• Support to develop skills and knowledge and pursue career ambitions