Senior Lecturer in Dental Hygiene Therapy - (Admissions & Welfare)

Please note a full application including a covering letter detailing your experience alongside a CV is required for applications to be considered. Please be advised applications made without providing a cover letter will not be accepted.

Background of department/role

An excellent opportunity to lead and develop a new and innovative BSc in Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy. At Canterbury Christ Church University focusing on academic admissions and student welfare.

This Senior Lecturer role for Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy (Admissions and Student Wellbeing) provides academic and strategic leadership to support the successful delivery of the BSc DHDT programme at Canterbury Christ Church University. The postholder works closely with the Course Director to ensure the programme meets institutional and General Dental Council (GDC) requirements while promoting excellence in education, clinical practice, and student experience.

A key aspect of the role is to lead and manage student admissions, ensuring processes are fair, inclusive, and aligned with NHS workforce planning priorities. This role will oversee student wellbeing across both campuses, coordinating personal tutors, embedding supportive systems, and fostering a culture of compassion and resilience. They play a central role in maintaining high academic and clinical standards through collaboration, quality assurance, and governance.

The role also involves supporting curriculum design, clinical risk management, and compliance with all relevant educational frameworks. Working across the Canterbury and Medway campuses, the postholder ensures parity in student experience and contributes to the continuous improvement of the programme. Ultimately, this position combines educational leadership with a strong focus on student support, wellbeing, and the holistic development of future dental professionals.

Who are we looking for?

The ideal candidate will be an experienced dental professional, registered with the General Dental Council, with a strong background in clinical practice and dental education. You should demonstrate expertise in managing student admissions and welfare, ensuring inclusive, transparent, and equitable processes that align with professional and institutional standards.

You will be a compassionate and student-focused educator, they will be committed to supporting learner wellbeing, resilience, and professional growth across both campuses.

You will have strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills are essential, with the ability to foster collaboration between academic staff, clinical partners, and support services.

You will be an advocate for excellence, integrity, and diversity in dental education dedicated to shaping a positive, supportive learning environment for all students.

Salary is negotiable within the advertised range. Additional benefits or compensation may be considered for outstanding applicants

How will you work?

We are committed to supporting flexible methods of working wherever possible and this role is hybrid, Campus attendance will vary on a day-to-day basis and across the year but must purposefully align to the service being delivered and to the needs of our students, staff, and stakeholders. It is expected that the majority of your working time will be spent on campus.

The working pattern is flexible and the exact working pattern will be discussed at interview. (0.6 FTE)

How to apply

Start date for applications: 30th October 2025
Closing date for applications: 21st November 2025
Interviews are to be held: Week Commencing 1st December 2025

If you require further information regarding the post please feel free to contact nmaph@canterbury.ac.uk (strictly no agencies, thank you) quoting reference number REQ05862.

Please note, Canterbury Christ Church University reserve the right to bring the closing date of this position forward where a high volume of applications is received. 

Additional Information

Canterbury Christ Church University truly welcomes fresh perspectives and new voices. We want you to bring the real you to work, so we are committed to building a genuinely inclusive working environment where everyone is welcomed and where everyone can have a true sense of belonging. Our spirit of community will help us to eliminate discrimination and will enable us all to thrive in a culture that is underpinned by fairness and justice. We therefore seek people to join us who will proactively support and shape this aim and contribute in their own unique way. If this is you, then we are waiting to hear from you. #yourCCCU

Our University is deeply committed to shaping sustainable futures as a key part of its mission and values. If you share this passion, we encourage you to join us in making CCCU a more socially and environmentally conscious, sustainable place to study and work

Please note applications must be made online via the University website; details sent directly via email cannot be considered.

No agencies, thank you.

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