Senior Lecturer in Dental Hygiene

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FTE There is opportunity for full-time, job-share or fractional posts within the current academic structure.

Whilst based at our City Campus, Gloucester, you may be required to work at any University site or any other reasonable location where the University is undertaking business.

At the University of Gloucestershire, we are proud to be shaping the future of higher education across the region. As we continue to invest in innovative learning environments that help create excellent student experiences and future outcomes, we eagerly await the 2027 opening of the brand new Three Counties Dental School. This purpose‑built facility represents a major investment in dental education for the region that will provide exceptional clinical teaching spaces, simulation suites, and patient facing learning environments.

We are now seeking an ambitious and inspirational Dental Hygienist or Dental Therapist to join our team and lead the development of our first BSc (Hons) Dental Hygiene course.

This exciting role offers a rare opportunity to shape, develop, and deliver innovative dental care education as part of the School's growing portfolio. As our inaugural Senior Lecturer in Dental Hygiene, you will play a leading role in designing and launching our new BSc (Hons) Dental Hygiene programme. Working closely with senior colleagues, healthcare partners and the Deputy Head of School, you will help build the programme from the ground up, shaping the curriculum, partnerships, clinical learning opportunities and the student experience.

Once in post, you will be uniquely placed to contribute to the ongoing development of the Three Counties Dental School, supporting its vision as a transformative centre of excellence in dental education that will equip students with the specialist skills required for their future careers, while helping address a recognised regional workforce shortage in dental care professions.

To recognise the significant leadership responsibilities associated with establishing this new provision, the successful candidate will receive a temporary leadership supplement for the first 12 months whilst undertaking the role of Dental Hygiene Clinical Education Development Lead.

Following the establishment phase, the role will transition into a substantive Senior Lecturer position focused on programme leadership, teaching excellence, clinical education and the continued growth of the Three Counties Dental School.

• Help create a brand-new Dental Hygiene programme for a great University whilst making a tangible impact on oral health education and dental care provision in the region
• Influence the future dental care workforce
• Work within a state-of-the-art new Dental School, designed for transformative dental care professional education and community impact
• Combine academic leadership and practice with clinical education
• Develop strategic partnerships across NHS and independent practice settings
• Join an ambitious and collaborative School committed to innovation and student success
• Access excellent professional development opportunities, including support for further postgraduate or academic qualifications

About You

You may already be working within higher education, or you may be an experienced Dental Hygienist or Dental Therapist looking to take the next step into academic practice.

Most importantly, you will bring:

• Significant contemporary clinical experience
• Passion for education and workforce development
• The ability to inspire students and colleagues
• The ambition to help build something exceptional

As this is a Senior Lecturer role you will be expected to have a Post Graduate Certificate in Education or be actively committed to working towards this.

This post requires an Enhanced DBS check

How to apply

In formulating your application, please explicitly address within your supporting statement the Essential and Desirable criteria for this post, as set out within the Person Specification. To minimise duplication of your effort, please limit your application to completion of the application form; a cover letter and CV will not be required.

Please contact Jo Jones, Deputy Head of School…