Dental Therapist Tutor

The role

We are seeking exceptional Dental Therapists to join our team and deliver outstanding education and team training to our Dental Hygiene and Therapy students at Bristol Dental School. Working within your Scope of Practice you will be responsible for the delivery of academic and clinical teaching to our undergraduates, working in an integrated teaching environment. 

What will you be doing?

Part of our education strategy is to have a strong emphasis on integrating learning across all disciplines and team training. The appointee will initially be responsible for the clinical supervision of Dental Therapy (BDT) and Dental Hygiene (BDH) students. For BDT/BDH students this concept starts in the Clinical Skills Simulation Clinic and culminates in clinical placements within the Community and clinics in our purpose-built General Practice Suite alongside Final year BDS students. The appointee will develop other teaching and learning activities, working alongside academic colleagues to deliver an outstanding student experience. 

You should apply if

The successful candidate would ideally have experience of teaching, this may be at a practice-level, but should be able to demonstrate a passion and enthusiasm for teaching. The appointee will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with an ability to foster collaborative approaches across clinical disciplines.

Additional information

Shift pattern: 16 hours per week 

This advert will close at 23:59 UK time on 18/10/2026

For informal queries please contact: Sarah Bain sarah.bain@bristol.ac.uk 

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