At a Glance
- Tasks: Approve exam papers and ensure quality in dental assessments.
- Company: Join the General Dental Council, the UK's dental profession regulator.
- Benefits: Earn £176.50 per half day plus travel expenses.
- Other info: Ad-hoc role with potential for 3-5 years commitment.
- Why this job: Make a difference in dental education while working flexibly from home.
- Qualifications: Must be a registered dentist with examining experience.
The predicted salary is between 177 - 177 £ per hour.
External Examiners - Overseas Registration Examination (ORE)
Employed status: Worker
Location: Homebased (plus travel to exams where appropriate)
Salary: £176.50 per half day plus expenses
The General Dental Council (GDC) is the UK-wide statutory regulator of the dental profession. We protect patients by ensuring all dentists and dental care professionals are qualified, competent, and registered with us.
External examiners are registered dentists who attend each sitting of the ORE and provide reports to the ORE Advisory Group to assist in its academic quality assurance. The ORE is an exam that overseas qualified dentists have to pass in order to register with the GDC. Registration allows dentists to practice dentistry unsupervised in the UK.
Responsibilities:
- Approving draft papers and details of tests
- Reporting on any amendments
- Ensuring questions conform with GDC guidelines for the assessment of candidates
This role is homebased with frequent travel, and overnight stays will often be required during examinations at education and training institutions across the UK.
About you:
You will need to be a dentist registered with the General Dental Council, either in practice or retired for less than 2 years. You will also require experience of dental undergraduate examining, plus working knowledge of current guidance on the UK undergraduate dental curriculum and standards, as well as contemporary evidence-based assessment methods.
Time commitment:
Due to the nature of the role, the worker agrees to provide services on an ad-hoc basis without any mutuality of obligations on either side. The GDC would normally expect External Examiners to be prepared to undertake approx. 6 days per year and at least a 1 day workshop every 18 months. This role will have a tenure of 3 years with the potential for a further 2-year extension.
How to apply:
Please submit your supporting statement and CV, including your GDC Registration number. For further details and to apply, please click the apply button. Please note that we reserve the right to bring this recruitment campaign to an end without notice, and we encourage all interested candidates to apply as soon as possible.
The GDC is committed to equality and diversity. We encourage and support the recruitment, retention and career development of people from as wide a range as possible of ethnic, cultural and social backgrounds.
ORE External Examiners in Suffolk employer: GENERAL DENTAL COUNCIL
The General Dental Council (GDC) is an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity for registered dentists to contribute to the integrity of dental practice in the UK. With a commitment to equality and diversity, the GDC fosters a supportive work culture that values professional growth and development, allowing External Examiners to engage meaningfully in academic quality assurance while enjoying the flexibility of home-based work combined with travel. This role not only provides competitive remuneration but also the chance to influence the future of dental education and standards across the country.
