Clinical Lecturer in Paediatric Dentistry (T&S) with Honorary Consultant Status

Grade 8 Clinical Lecturer in Paediatric Dentistry (Teaching & Scholarship)

Are you an experienced clinician in paediatric dentistry committed to delivering clinical care to high standards? Are you passionate about delivering outstanding teaching and scholarship and an exceptional student experience? Are you able to use your experience and skills to bring out the best in others and support their development? Are you looking to develop yourself?

We are seeking a highly motivated individual committed to further develop their skills in teaching and research in paediatric dentistry and overall leadership. You will make a significant contribution to the postgraduate teaching programme including leading on specific aspects and providing hands on clinical supervision. You will also contribute to the undergraduate programme and to staff development.

You will have a commitment to teaching and scholarship that is forwards looking and reflects the needs of current students. You will be able and willing to contribute to research within the department which aligns with the school’s research priorities thereby contributing to high-quality postgraduate research student supervision. You will have a commitment to you own development as well as the development of others within a team approach to deliver an exceptional student experience. 

You will also work as an Honorary Consultant in Paediatric Dentistry with Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust as part of a consultant team contributing to the clinical paediatric dentistry service delivery with an emphasis on clinical teaching and high quality patient outcomes and experience. You will be responsible for meeting the requirements of the Trust in terms of clinical governance and fulfilling the agreed job plan (see Appendix). 

Effective interpersonal and time management skills are essential as is the capacity to motivate and enthuse others and to work successfully as a team member. Effective communication and administrative skills are also essential. As an academic member of staff you will be required to deliver other duties from time-to-time that are commensurate with the grade and role.

What we offer in return

• 26 days holiday plus approx. 16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!
• Generous pension scheme options plus life assurance
• Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
• Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team, and self-development courses including languages, Creative Writing, Wellbeing Therapies and much more.
• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more!

Interview date to be confirmed.

For clarification on any aspect of this role, please contact:

Dr Alan Mighell, Dean; a.j.mighell@leeds.ac.uk;

Dr Jane Wardman, Director of Student Education; m.j.wardman@leeds.ac.uk

Professor Peter Day, Professor of Paediatric Dentistry; p.f.day@leeds.ac.uk;

Dr Richard Balmer, Associate Professor of Paediatric Dentistry; r.c.balmer@leeds.ac.uk

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