Lecturer In Dental Hygiene And Dental Therapy

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.

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.

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.

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