Clinical University Lecturer in Adult Outreach Dentistry

We are pleased to offer an exciting opportunity for a Clinical University Lecturer in Adult Outreach Dentistry with a focus on Adult Dental Outreach to join the Glasgow Dental School, part of the School of Medicine, Dentistry and Nursing, within the College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences (MVLS) at the University of Glasgow.

As one of the largest Dental Schools in the UK and the largest in Scotland, Glasgow Dental School is consistently ranked among the top Dental Schools nationwide.

Our school is committed to delivering world-leading, student-centred learning and teaching using modern and dynamic approaches to education. We are proud of our vibrant Community of Dental Educational Research and Scholarship Group, which drives innovation and leadership in dental education on a global scale.

Our Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) programme is a modern, integrated five-year programme with an undergraduate study population of approximately 450-500. The programme has achieved excellent rankings in recent national league tables. Our advanced and collaborative curriculum recognises, respects, and fully supports individuals, to flourish and become a world changer. In partnership with the NHS, the undergraduate programme provides outstanding opportunities for clinical training in adult outreach facilities.

The function of this post is to provide clinical teaching and student supervision in our partner Greater Glasgow & Clyde (GGC) Health Board adult outreach clinics. You will also provide NHS clinical sessions at the level of a specialty dentist in Adult Dentistry within the GGC Public Dental Service.

The University of Glasgow Dental School also offers postgraduate research opportunities and taught postgraduate programmes in a range of subjects. Our students and staff benefit from cutting-edge facilities supporting patient care, clinical training, education and research. The Dental School is home to two internationally recognised research groups in Oral Sciences and Community Oral Health, which collaborate with international research partners. In partnership with NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, we operate an active Dental Clinical Research Facility.

We welcome applications from candidates with a registrable qualification with the General Dental Council and significant clinical experience in Adult Dentistry.

Job Purpose To deliver undergraduate education and carry out clinical duties in Adult Outreach Dentistry, including the development of innovative approaches to teaching and educational scholarship. This will take place mainly in the Adult Outreach Dentistry setting.

Main Duties and Responsibilities
1. To play a key role in the delivery of teaching of Adult Outreach Dentistry to undergraduate dental students (up to 100 per year) with a focus on teaching and coordination of the Adult Outreach programme. This includes logistics and enhancing student experience in relation to accessing Primary Care adult patients within the GGC health board area. The role requires close collaboration with the Public Dental Service, its managerial and clinical staff and its processes.
2. To participate in the design and delivery of a range of teaching and assessment activities within Adult Outreach Dentistry in Glasgow Dental Hospital C School and Adult Outreach for undergraduate students, in accordance with the teaching objectives of the Dental School and the intended learning outcomes of the General Dental Council. This would include delivery of tutorials and potentially lectures in addition to clinical teaching.
3. To participate in the development of creative and innovative approaches to teaching and learning, ensuring that the educational opportunities available to students are maintained and significantly improved.
4. To provide effective, timely and appropriate feedback to students to support learning.
5. To undertake administrative duties associated with the delivery of undergraduate teaching and assessment.
6. To undertake the clinical duties associated with the post as appropriate to an Honorary Specialty Dentist in Adult Outreach Dentistry. Personal clinical duties will increase during non-term/non annual leave time. These clinical duties will address the current needs of the NHS Public Dental with a focus on areas that would be beneficial to recruitment of suitable patients to the Adult Dental Outreach Centres within NHSGGC.
7. To undertake assessment activities (including OSCE and written papers) within exam diets.
8. To provide clinical…