Lecturer/Clinical Supervisor in Health Sciences (Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy) (0.4fte)

Responsible to Lead for Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy Programmes

Job Number: BU04009

Grade: 7

Salary: £38,249 – £45,413 p.a. pro rata (Grade 7)

Contract: Permanent part‑time

Location: Bangor campus and clinical placement sites across North Wales; remote work option available.

Responsibilities

• Engage in teaching dental programmes and assessment of undergraduate dental hygiene and therapy students within the clinical environment.
• Monitor the activities and actions of undergraduate dental hygiene students to ensure development of clinical skills and knowledge aligned with the learning outcomes of the courses.
• Offer appropriate feedback and encourage reflection of students.
• Offer guidance in clinical dental practice within the GDC scope of practice.
• Ensure clinical dental education standards are maintained by evidence‑based practice and national and local agreed clinical guidelines and care pathways.
• Take day‑to‑day responsibility for the organisation and co‑ordination of patient treatment within undergraduate dental programmes in line with practice/placement policies and procedures.
• Be involved in the assessment of students in line with the quality assurance requirements of the School.
• Undertake administration related to clinical supervision of students.
• Contribute towards programme developments.
• Engage in development activity in relation to dental hygiene or therapy and training of the dental team.
• Maintain clinical skills via contribution to patient treatment and care.
• Maintain and develop scholarly activities in line with University and College strategies.

Administrative and Wider Contribution Duties

• Participate in the student recruitment and induction procedures of the School (e.g., School and University Open Days).
• Contribute to the School's management and participate in the administration of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes (e.g., organisation of exams, contribute to accreditation/QA procedures if module co‑ordinator).
• Contribute to the marketing of programmes by participating in School and College link activities and other marketing initiatives.
• Undertake any other duties relevant to the School’s activities and commensurate with the level of the post, as directed by the Programme Lead.
• Undertake other administrative duties and responsibilities as directed by the Head of School (e.g., membership of School boards and task groups, addressing/supporting undergraduate student experience).

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Participate in performance review and developmental activities.
• Comply with the University’s equality policies and statements, Dignity at Work and Study Policy and the University’s Welsh Language Scheme.
• Maintain a safe and healthy working environment for themselves, staff, students and visitors.
• Comply with relevant legal and financial policies and procedures and be aware of responsibilities in terms of the legal requirements of the post.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training – Essential

• Educated to degree standard in dental therapy.
• Diploma in Dental Hygiene Therapy / Degree in Oral Sciences or Dental Hygiene and Therapy.
• Registration with the GDC as a Dental Hygienist/Therapist.

Qualifications and Training – Desirable

• Formal teaching qualification such as Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education (PGCertHE).

Experience and Knowledge – Essential

• Substantial experience of working as a dental hygienist/therapist within a primary care setting.

Experience and Knowledge – Desirable

• Experience in clinical training of the dental team.
• Teaching experience within Higher Education.

Skills and Abilities – Essential

• Excellent clinical skills.
• Ability to demonstrate and undertake effective clinical supervision of students.
• Ability to work within a team.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Demonstrable IT skills (e.g., VLE techniques and other forms of learning technologies).
• Active networker.

Skills and Abilities – Desirable

• Experience in the clinical assessment of students.

Other – Essential

• Flexible approach.
• Ability to travel independently between sites.
• Commitment to the University Mission Statement.

Other – Desirable

• Ability to communicate through the medium of Welsh; opportunities for learning Welsh are available.

Equal Opportunities

The University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We promote and facilitate the use of the Welsh language through our progressive Welsh Language Policy, comply with the Welsh Language Standards, and are committed to equality of opportunity. All applicants will be treated fairly.

Legal and Eligibility

All offers are made subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK and receipt of satisfactory references. Proof of eligibility to work in the UK is required before employment can commence. Candidates who do not already hold a right to work in the UK will be offered employment subject to obtaining the necessary visa.

Disclosure and Barring Service

This post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure.