Clinical Lecturer in Paediatric Dentistry

We are looking for a Clinical Lecturer in Paediatric Dentistry who is committed to delivering high quality education, to join our dynamic team. We would like to hear from you if you are a dynamic dental practitioner, committed to dental education. You will also need the experience, vision, and skills to contribute to the design and delivery of our undergraduate programmes and have experience of undertaking clinical governance activities. We will help you conduct teaching that will be evidence-based, impactful and inspiring for students from the UK and around the world. This post provides an exciting opportunity to conduct impactful research whilst inspiring our future dentists and specialists studying at the School of Dentistry, Cardiff University, through both research and clinical teaching. The successful candidate will be awarded an appropriate honorary contract by Cardiff and Vale University Health Board., For clinical duties, you will be responsible to the Clinical Director and professionally accountable to the Medical Director of the NHS Trust. Main Function of Post The main purpose of this is post is to support clinical/ non-clinical undergraduate teaching and assessment for students in the discipline of Paediatric Dentistry. A major aspect of this post is to provide support for training our clinical students. You will be involved in clinical teaching sessions which are mainly within the dental hospital. Under the leadership of senior clinical academics in the Paediatric Dentistry Department (Professor Innes and Dr Bhatia), you will help continue to develop our contemporaneous teaching and supervise students in our clinical skills learning environment. You will participate in university, and NHS clinical, governance activities. An appropriate honorary clinical contract will be requested from the Cardiff and Vale University Health Board. Teaching The postholder will:

• inspire students to reach their full potential;
• act as a role model for students by setting exemplary ethical standards;
• provide constructive feedback to students as part of their development;
• be involved in the development and delivery of teaching and assessment in Paediatric Dentistry;
• develop innovative learning and teaching to enhance students' Paediatric Dentistry experience;
• plan teaching and assessment activities up to one year ahead and if there are significant teaching programme changes or new courses, then plan for up to two years ahead of their introduction; contribute to the learning and teaching, and assessment, strategies of the School; and
• undertake managerial and organisational duties associated with student education.
Clinical The postholder will:
• hold an honorary clinical contract with the Cardiff and Vale University Health Board;
• carry out patient screening and clinical treatment;
• provide dental advice and liaise where necessary with colleagues in other medical disciplines;
• participate in the management/medical audit requirements of the department in liaison with other colleagues and in line with the NHS.
• undertake administrative duties associated with NHS clinical activities;
• comply with NHS clinical governance requirements;
• comply with NHS policies and procedures; and
• engage in continuing medical/dental education and professional development and meet requirements to satisfy GDC standards., contribute to the core business and academic administration of the School through participation in committee work within the School, College and University structure.
• engage with the University PDR process;
• develop and maintain own education skills and support colleagues by participating in Peer Review of Teaching and other quality enhancement processes;
• act as a Personal Tutor and provide individualised pastoral support and guidance to students within the School's Personal Tutor system.
• commit to the School community culture based on dignity, courtesy and respect;
• attend professional training sessions related to student learning, teaching and assessment;
• take reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself and of other persons who may be affected by your acts or omissions at work in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, EC directives and the University's Safety, Health and Environment Policies and procedures and to cooperate with the University on any legal duties placed on it as the employer; and
• Comply with legal and regulatory requirements in respect of equality and diversity, data protection, copyright and licensing, security, financial and other University policies, procedures and codes as appropriate.
The postholder may be asked to perform other duties occasionally which are not included above, but which will be consistent with the role.

Applicant must be able to demonstrate: 1. alignment to the School community culture of dignity, courtesy and respect; 2. possession of a BDS (or equivalent) degree and full registration with the United Kingdom General Dental Council (GDC); 3. evidence of further postgraduate study in dentistry (this does not have to be a formal qualification but must be able to be evidenced); 4. evidence of experience of providing dental treatment for paediatric patients; 5. experience of teaching clinical procedures; 6. knowledge of, and participation in, Clinical Governance and Audit; 7. Continued Professional Development in GDC-specified core activity and in areas relevant to Paediatric Dentistry; 8. ability to work reliably within a team but take independent decisions when necessary and seek advice when appropriate; 9. excellent communication skills, both written and verbally in relation to patients, students, colleagues and the public; 10. independence in personal goal setting and organisation and excellent time management. Desirable Criteria It would be advantageous for the applicant to demonstrate: 1. formal postgraduate study related to Paediatric Dentistry; 2. distinctions, prizes, awards, scholarships, other degrees; 3. publications or evidence of scholarly interest/activity; 4. experience of teaching within a higher education or NHS training environment.

Cardiff University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds. We therefore welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of sex, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, or age. In supporting our employees to achieve a balance between their work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements. Applications may be submitted in Welsh, and an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

This post is full-time (40 hours per week), available immediately and is fixed term until 31 August 2029 to cover the substantive post holder whilst they undertake a specialist training post. Salary: £45,675 - £84,102 per annum (Clinical Grade D1). Appointments to roles at Cardiff University are usually made at bottom of scale unless in exceptional circumstances. Cardiff University offers many excellent benefits, including 45 days annual leave (incl bank holidays), local pension scheme, a cycle to work scheme and other travel initiatives, annual increments within the pay scale, and more. It is an exciting and vibrant place to work, with many different challenges and is a proud Living Wage supporter.