Clinical Teacher

Job Description

The University of Sheffield is a remarkable place to work. Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Their diverse backgrounds, abilities and beliefs make Sheffield a world-class university.

We offer a fantastic range of benefits including a highly competitive annual leave entitlement (with the ability to purchase more), a generous pensions scheme, flexible working opportunities, a commitment to your development and wellbeing, a wide range of retail discounts, and much more. Find out more about our benefits (opens in a new window) and join us to become part of something special.

 

Overview

 

This post would be ideally suited to experienced dental practitioners with an interest in the education of dental students and have as a primary role the provision of learning and teaching innovation.


A major aspect of the post is to provide support for the training of Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) undergraduates. You will be expected to take part in all aspects of clinical governance activities, staff development, participate in the University Staff Review and Development Scheme (SRDS), and postgraduate educational activities as appropriate. An appropriate honorary clinical contract will be requested from the Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

 

 

Main duties and responsibilities

 

  • Undertake clinical and didactic teaching to Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) undergraduates, Dental Care Professionals (DCP) and where appropriate postgraduate students as directed by the Head of Academic Unit of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Clinical teaching, will involve exodontia [A1] [A2] and minor oral surgery (surgical tooth removal).
  • Engage in the development and delivery of teaching and contribute to the learning and teaching strategy of the school.
  • Undertake clinical procedures in a competent and effective manner where appropriate for the patients' benefit, especially when the student lacks the necessary skills or experience.

 

As a clinical teacher and during a clinical session, you will have direct responsibility for:

 

  • All aspects of safety (directly and indirectly) associated with student activity and the patients under your care.
  • Ensuring excellent clinical outcomes for the patients under your care (directly and treated by students)
    • Maximising student learning and teaching derived from the clinical sessions.
    • Undertake student assessment and support.
    • Attend continuing education courses as appropriate.
    • Attend staff development sessions organised by the relevant Academic Unit.
    • Take part in annual appraisal through the University Staff Review and Development Scheme.
    • Provide an exemplary ethical standard as a role model for students at all levels.
  • Take part in all aspects of clinical governance activities in the directorate and participate in appraisal and postgraduate educational activities.
  • Duties may also involve patient assessment clinics, emergency clinics at times when students are on vacation and may include the provision of care under the direction of consultants/honorary consultants for patients who have been referred for secondary care.
  • Carry out other duties, commensurate with the grade and remit of the post.

 

 

Person Specification

Our diverse community of staff and students recognises the unique abilities, backgrounds, and beliefs of all. We foster a culture where everyone feels they belong and is respected. Even if your past experience doesn't match perfectly with this role's criteria, your contribution is valuable, and we encourage you to apply. Please ensure that you reference the application criteria in the application statement when you apply.

 

Essential criteria

 

  • Full registration GDC (General Dental Council) - Application
  • Fellow in Dental Surgery, Royal College of Surgeons (FDSRCS) or equivalent - Application
  • Appropriate relevant post-qualifying experience - Application
  • Substantial experience in a relevant Dental field (surgical and non-surgical dental extractions, and management of any associated complications) - Application
  • Evidence of high quality, active, relevant, and sustained CPD - Application
  • Effective communication skills, both written and verbal - Application /Interview
  • Ability to work under own initiative or as part of a team - Application
  • Commitment to continuing professional development - Application/Interview
  • Understanding and application of evidence-based dentistry - Application
  • Ability to establish a professional relationship with patients and colleagues - Application/Interview
  • Ability to assess and organise resources, and plan and progress work activities - Application

 

 

Desirable criteria

 

  •  Awareness of University and NHS structures and environment - Application/Interview

 

 

Further Information:

 

School: School of Clinical Dentistry

Work arrangement: Part-time, 7 hours per week

Contract type: Open Ended

Grade: Clinical Academic Trainees

Salary: £44,159 - £81, 775

 

Line manager: Head of Academic Unit

 

For informal enquiries about this job contact
Mr Simon Atkins, Head of Academic Unit: on s.atkins@sheffield.ac.uk

 

Next steps in the recruitment process

It is anticipated that the selection process will take place within 2 weeks of the closing date. This will consist of a question and answer interview. We plan to let candidates know if they have progressed to the selection stage as soon as possible following shortlisting. Contact Mrs Jennie Young, j.l.young@sheffield.ac.uk if you require any reasonable adjustments.

 

 

Our vision and strategic plan

We are the University of Sheffield. This is our vision: sheffield.ac.uk/vision (opens in new window).
 

What we offer

  • A minimum of 41 days annual leave including bank holiday and closure days (pro rata) with the ability to purchase more.
  • Flexible working opportunities, including hybrid working for some roles.
  • Generous pension scheme.
  • A wide range of discounts and rewards on shopping, eating out and travel.
  • A variety of staff networks, providing opportunities for social interaction, peer support and personal development (for example, Race Equality, LGBT+, Women's and Parent's networks).
  • Recognition Awards to reward staff who go above and beyond in their role.
  • A commitment to your development access to learning and mentoring schemes; integrated with our Academic Career Pathways
  • A range of generous family-friendly policies
    • paid time off for parenting and caring emergencies
    • support for those going through the menopause
    • paid time off and support for fertility treatment
    • and more


More details can be found on our benefits page: sheffield.ac.uk/jobs/benefits (opens in a new window).

 

We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you have a disability and meet the essential criteria for this job you will be invited to take part in the next stage of the selection process.

 

Criminal record

An enhanced/enhanced with barred lists DBS check will be needed for this role. More details on the checks can be found on the Government website: gov.uk/criminal-record-checks-apply-role (opens in a new window).

 

Possession of a criminal record is not an automatic bar to employment at the University of Sheffield. We recognise the value of steady employment in the rehabilitation process and examine each case in its own right. More information can be found on our Information for candidates page:- sheffield.ac.uk/jobs/candidates (opens in a new window).

Closing Date : 14/02/2025 

 

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