Clinical Fellow for the School of Dental Sciences

We are a world class research-intensive university. We deliver teaching and learning of the highest quality. We play a leading role in economic, social and cultural development of the North East of England. Attracting and retaining high-calibre people is fundamental to our continued success.

The Role
The School of Dental Sciences is looking for a suitably qualified dentist for the role of Clinical Fellow. This post is intended as a first step in a clinical academic career. You will be expected to contribute to teaching within the School, you will also be required to become actively involved in the research programme of the School and to register for a PhD under staff regulations which will be based on one of the School’s three research themes (Educational, Translational Oral Biosciences, Applied Oral Health). The post will include funding for PhD tuition fees as well as the opportunity to take a suitable teaching qualification (such as the Newcastle Education Practice Scheme, leading to accreditation as a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy subject to satisfactory completion).

It is essential that you have a BDS (or equivalent), detailed knowledge of general dentistry applicable to undergraduate curriculum and significant experience of UK General Dental Practice beyond Foundation Training Level. You will have excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills and have a strong commitment to develop your teaching and research skills.

The appointment is full-time, tenable for 6 years in the first instance.

Informal enquires may be made to Dr Simon Stone at simon.stone@ncl.ac.uk.

Further information about the School of Dental Science can be found at www.ncl.ac.uk/dental/.

Key Accountabilities

• Contribute to the delivery of an exceptional educational experience in both undergraduate programmes within the School (BDS and BScDental Therapy), but may be required to deliver teaching elsewhere in the curriculum or within one of our postgraduate programmes.
• Take an active and significant role in the development and delivery of clinical teaching. Teaching duties may be within a range of clinical disciplines, dependant on the needs of the programmes and skill set of the successful applicant.
• Make a contribution to the pastoral support of students.
• Fully engage with quality assurance and enhancement processes within the School and carry out administrative tasks and other duties to support the educational programme.
• Register for a PhD based on one of the three research themes of the School.

Qualifications

• BDS.
• Current and full registration with the United Kingdom General Dental Council.
• A teaching qualification (Higher Education Academy Fellowship or equivalent) or the expectation of completing a teaching qualification while in post.

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