Clinical Supervisor (Dental Therapist)

With a five-year undergraduate BDS curriculum, and a 3 year BSc in Dental Therapy and Hygiene there is a requirement to recruit Dental Therapist Clinical Supervisors. This will be to supervise the clinical training of 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd year BSc Dental Therapy and Hygiene students and Dental undergraduate students.

You would have the flexibility to work in all our Dental Education Facilities which are located in Derriford, Devonport, Exeter and Truro, along with our Simulated Dental Learning Environment in Portland Square.

Whilst developing technical skills is vital, the development of knowledge and skills in infection control and professional behaviour are also a key part of the supervisor’s role.

You will be required to work alongside a General Dental Practitioner to advise and assist students in clinical practice and to assess the student’s competency at all clinical procedures. Supervisors may also have the opportunity to work in the Simulated Dental Learning Environment (Phantom Head).

Please demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement.

These are part-time, term-time positions on a claims-based contract working approximately 7 hours per week; initially for one year but may be on-going with annual reviews.

For an informal discussion on the above positions please contact Ewen McColl, Director of Clinical Dentistry/Deputy Head of School, Peninsula Dental School on 01752 430498 or email ewen.mccoll@plymouth.ac.uk

This role will require an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check plus Adult and Children Barred List checks.

The University reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time. Therefore, we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post.

The University of Plymouth is a diverse, welcoming community where everyone makes a difference and is encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. To find out more about our inclusive community, initiatives such as Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter and our range of benefits / support mechanisms such as flexible working, staff networks and enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages

We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups at the University of Plymouth, such as BAME/BIPOC and LGBT+.

The Faculty of Health holds a Silver Athena Swan Award and the University holds a Bronze Athena Swan Award which recognises commitment to advancing women’s careers in STEMM academia.

Staff appointed within the Faculty of Health may be able to join the NHS pension scheme subject to eligibility criteria.

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