Clinical Lecturer in Periodontics

About us

The Periodontology unit is headed by Prof Francesco D’Aiuto and is highly active both in research and education. The research group is devoted to the development, evaluation and clinical application of new diagnostic, preventive and therapeutic approaches for periodontal diseases and oral implantology. Basic science laboratories are also actively engaged in fundamental research relevant to periodontology and implantology.

About the role

The post-holder is responsible to the Head of Periodontology, Prof Francesco D’Aiuto, and accountable to the Institute Director, Professor Stephen Porter. For clinical matters the post holder will report to the Clinical Lead of the Periodontology, Mr Kalpesh Patel.

The post-holder will play an active role in supporting and expanding clinical research within Periodontology, and strengthening collaborative activities within UCL.

They will liaise with the Director of Clinical Research to establish appropriate translational research themes according to the Institute’s priorities and comply with the Trust and University Regulations in line with patient care and adhere to governance requirements.

The post-holder must have completed a specialist training programme in Periodontology and have experience of postgraduate and clinical teaching. Experience of clinical care in the field of periodontology is a must and we would like the post-holder to have a strong working knowledge of current trends and developments in the dental profession, particularly relating to Restorative Dentistry.

If you have any queries relating to the post, please contact the recruiting manager, Professor Francesco D'Aiuto, via email (). This is a 0.2 FTE position.

About you

The postholder must have a masters (or equivalent) qualification in Periodontology.

They must have experience of delivering postgraduate teaching in Periodontology and be registered with the General Dental Council or be eligible to register.

The post-holder will be required to have a Disclosure and Barring Service Assessment.

What we offer

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits some of which are below: • 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days) • Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase scheme • Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE) • Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan • Immigration loan • Relocation scheme for certain posts • On-Site nursery • On-site gym • Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay • Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service • Discounted medical insurance

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

As London’s Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world’s talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL’s workforce. These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women. We particularly welcome applications from black and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within UCL at this level.

The Eastman Dental Institute has a Silver Athena SWAN Award.

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