Clinical Senior Lecturer, Reader or Chair in Orthodontics

Cardiff University School of Dentistry is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic senior clinical academic to lead its education and research in the field of Orthodontics. Working with the Orthodontic Team, the appointee will provide first class Consultant-led clinical services in Orthodontics, co-leading and championing Orthodontic Dental Service improvement and development. The appointee will lead and strategically develop the postgraduate teaching provision in Orthodontics in the School and University, ensuring a modern and integrated approach to the teaching of this subject. The appointee is expected to deliver high-quality research-led teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate level. This exciting post will provide opportunity for staff to pursue excellence in teaching and provide opportunity for scholarship activities relating to Orthodontics - and it is expected that the appointee will inspire others to do the same. The appointee will be expected to contribute to the research portfolio of the department, including supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate projects. They will provide academic leadership within the School and will also be required to line manage relevant staff., Depending upon the profile of the successful candidate options are available for the role holder to specialise / lead in teaching and scholarship activities, or alternatively focus on teaching and research activities. The job description below reflects key points in both teaching and research elements. However, we anticipate that a more tailored version of the job description will be issued to the successful candidate. Provisional Honorary Consultant Job Plan The job plan will set out a Consultant's duties, responsibilities, time commitments and accountability arrangements, including all direct clinical care, supporting professional activities and other NHS responsibilities (including managerial). Annual job plan reviews will also be supported by a joint academic / NHS appraisal process which reviews the clinical academic's work and performance and identifies development needs, as subsequently reflected in a personal development plan. The post holder will be professionally accountable to the Medical Director and managerially accountable to the Clinical Director of the University Dental Hospital. An individual job plan will be agreed at appointment, commensurate with the example shown below: Provisional Job Plan Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday CU: Academic session 09:00-13:00 1PA NHS: Supporting Professional Activity 09:00-13:00 1PA NHS: DCC (PG supervision)/ MDT clinic 09:00-13:00 1PA NHS: DCC (UG supervision) 09:00-13:00 1PA NHS: DCC (UG supervision) 09:00-13:00 1PA CU: Academic Session 14:00-17:00 1PA NHS: DCC (own treatment list) 14:00-17:00 1PA CU: Academic Session 14:00-17:00 1PA NHS: DCC (PG supervision) 14:00-17:00 1PA CU Academic Session 14:00-17:00 1PA Total: 10PAs, 1. Be responsible for the leadership and management of the School's postgraduate Orthodontics Programme including its development and integration with other postgraduate programmes. 2. Contribute to teaching and assessing orthodontics on the postgraduate Orthodontic and undergraduate Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) programme; 3. Ensure linkage between the didactic and clinical components of the Postgraduate Orthodontic programme to ensure students become knowledgeable, proficient and ethical practitioners, working with the other PG Programme Leads, Director of Learning and Teaching, Director of Postgraduate Taught Studies, and Director of Assessment and Feedback; 4. Teach students in clinical skills laboratories; 5. Undertake assessment duties including the development of simulated case reports, written questions, standard settings, mock exams and involvement in oral examinations, working with the Year Leads and Director of Assessment; 6. Develop innovative methods of teaching and learning, including the use of videos, and take a lead in technology enhanced education within Orthodontics; 7. Deliver didactic teaching in Orthodontics, using a variety of teaching modalities including lectures, tutorials, seminars, and clinical supervision both face-to-face and virtually; 8. Manage the organisation of professional examinations for Orthodontic topics; 9. Supervise/ co-supervise research projects undertaken by undergraduate and postgraduate students and the development of their research and critical appraisal skills; 10. Contribute to scholarship in the area of work through participation in conferences, seminars and other academic and professional forums, contributing to Journal clubs to enhance trainees' critical appraisal skills; 11. Participate in the pedagogic developments related to junior staff, postgraduate and undergraduate students through educational development projects, research and audits; 12. Contribute to scholarship through interdisciplinary working with individuals and teams within, and external to, the wider university community; 13. Engage in scholarly activity through journal articles and / or outputs which advance knowledge within the area of work and to present papers/posters on pedagogical and scholarly subjects at national and international meetings; 14. Be involved in wider school activities, including student recruitment and interviewing; 15. Pursue research that is linked to the research groups within the School of Dentistry and College of Biomedical & Life Sciences or pedagogical research related to the education and training of postgraduate students; and 16. Ensure recruitment of patients and adequate allocation to students to match skills development at various levels of training, ensuring trainees comply with the required standards. If appointed to a Clinical Teaching and Scholarship Career Profile 1. Undertake and lead educational research, pedagogical evaluation and scholarly activity, leading to high quality research and outputs; and 2. Participate in national and international conferences, seminars and other academic and professional forums to disseminate the results of one's own scholarship. If appointed to a Clinical Teaching and Research Career Profile 1. Develop and sustain an innovative, ground breaking, independent, collaborative health services research programme of international excellence; 2. Demonstrate international research recognition through, for example, visiting fellowships, plenary papers, membership of international research or professional bodies, advising or giving expert opinion; 3. Play a leading role in obtaining external funding with sustained levels of external funding to support the research programme. To publish results arising from it in relevant, international peer-reviewed journals, If appointed to a Clinical Teaching and Research Career Profile 4. Develop new research and research-funding initiatives, including through interaction with NHS-based projects; 5. Contribute strongly to the School of Dentistry's Research Excellence Framework (REF) strategy, with sustained high impact publication at 3

• and 4 outputs;
6. Provide sustained PhD supervision and actively support completed submission within 4-year period and acting as a PGR progress review panel member as required; 7. Act as a REF mentor for junior academic staff; and 8. Actively mentor and support postdoctoral research staff. Clinical Duties The post holder will: 1. Hold an appropriate honorary Consultant contract with the Cardiff and Vale University Health Board; 2. Provide clinical leadership and a consultant-led service in Orthodontics; 3. Provide direct clinical care and support professional activities in line with the provisions of the amended Consultant Contract for Wales; 4. Participate in the Joint Appraisal Process and Personal Development Reviews (PDR); 5. Undertake the professional supervision and management of junior staff in the field of Orthodontics. If appropriate, the post holder will be named in the contracts of junior staff as the person responsible for overseeing their training; 6. Enable junior staff to develop a specialist interest in specific aspects of Orthodontics; 7. Ensure that arrangements are in place for adequate staff to be available in relation to the treatment and care of patients. Appropriate arrangements for continuity of patient care (e.g. cover for leave and/or academic sessions) will be via mutual agreement with Colleagues; 8. Take an active role in the development of Orthodontic services as appropriate, ensuring national and regional directives and guidance are incorporated into local practice and planning; 9. Disseminate information about Orthodontics through educational programmes (postgraduate/undergraduate), both locally and in other University Schools where an awareness of is required; 10. Undertake administrative duties associated with NHS clinical activities, complying with all NHS policies and procedures; and 11. Participate in the management/medical audit requirements of the speciality of Orthodontics in liaison with colleagues and in line with the University Health Board policy on the implementation of clinical governance., The University Dental School/Hospital will provide office facilities and secretarial support for this role. Mentoring arrangements are available in the School/Directorate and a senior clinician may be provided to the successful candidate if desired. The University Health Board also runs a Corporate Consultant Induction Programme for new Consultant appointees. It is important for the appointee to keep abreast of current knowledge/legislation and developments regarding their speciality. In addition, the appointee would be expected to participate fully in CPD and to pursue specific goals. There is also the opportunity to participate fully in the postgraduate activities within the University/University Health Board. Time off for study leave may be granted for education purposes to attend courses at the discretion of the Clinical Director and in accordance with the University Health Board Policy. This will be subject to the leave being planned well in advance and provided the clinical service is covered. At least six weeks' notice is required. Study Leave Approval must be requested and authorised by the Head of School and Clinical Director. Funds are available for individuals to apply for, to support CPD through the NHS and the University. Cardiff University and the University Health Board are committed to equitable working conditions.

All candidates (Clinical Teaching and Scholarship AND Clinical Teaching and Research Applicants) should: 1. Possess a BDS (or equivalent) degree, full registration with the United Kingdom General Dental Council (GDC) and Registration on the specialist list in Orthodontics of the GDC demonstrating specialist-level clinical skills at consultant level or equivalent. 2. Postgraduate degree at PhD level in the related area or significant other relevant experience with evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD). Be able to demonstrate, perform and supervise clinical procedures in Orthodontics at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. 3. Growing national reputation within academic field (Senior Lecturer), plus a developing international reputation at Reader level with an established international profile at chair level. As evidenced by substantial and sustained high-quality publications in peer-reviewed outlets (commensurate with your career stage). 4. Be able to demonstrate knowledge of clinical and research governance and good clinical practice criteria and evidence of actively engaging clinical and research governance activities. 5. Show evidence of significant post qualification experience of working within Orthodontics within a specialist practice environment and/or hospital environment. 6. Show evidence of the ability to manage, lead and develop a specialist clinical service and the ability to demonstrate clinical procedures at a specialist level. 7. Have a proven record of academic leadership commensurate with the academic level you are applying for. Additional Essential Criteria for Clinical Teaching and Scholarship Applicants Candidates should: 1. Have significant teaching experience at a high level of quality at undergraduate/ postgraduate levels with a proven record of academic programme leadership. 2. Possess demonstrable potential leadership skills with the ability to inspire and contribute to School teaching strategy and experience in motivating and engaging both academic and clinical staff and students at all levels. 3. Show evidence of the ability to participate in, and develop, both internal and external networks and use them to enhance the activities of the School. 4. Demonstrate evidence of professional practice in higher education institute with personal and institutional commitment to professionalism in learning and teaching in higher education., 1. Have well-established expertise and a significant proven portfolio of research and/or relevant industrial experience. 2. Demonstrate a proven track record of high-impact (REF suitable) publications and proven record of contributing, developing and leading successful research bids. 3. Have the ability to mobilise knowledge from research, through engagement with NHS, public, policy and other stakeholders to establish a "Pathway to Impact". Desirable Criteria All candidates (Clinical Teaching and Scholarship AND Clinical Teaching and Research Applicants) 1. Evidence of collaborations with industry.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh, and an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Internal Applicants Only - Clinical Senior Lecturer, Reader or Chair / Honorary Consultant in Orthodontics School of Dentistry College of Biomedical and Life Sciences We are looking for an individual with excellent skills and the capability to support our core activities by helping us implement our School education strategy and joining us in growing the next generation of dental professionals. By leading and developing the teaching provision in Orthodontics, you will help evolve the School's postgraduate programme development, ensuring a modern and integrated approach to the teaching of Orthodontics across our suite of postgraduate programmes. You will also contribute to undergraduate dentistry education. You will have the opportunity, and be expected, to deliver high-quality research-led teaching at both postgraduate and undergraduate level. This exciting post will support staff to develop their leadership potential and their pursuit of excellence in teaching and scholarship activities relating to orthodontics, inspiring others to do the same and also to grow their research portfolio, aligned to the School's research areas. The successful candidate will be awarded an appropriate honorary contract by Cardiff and Vale University Health Board. The post holder will be based at the University Dental Hospital, Heath Park Campus, Cardiff. Appointment is offered at Clinical Senior Lecturer, Reader or Chair level depending on the candidate's experience and qualifications aligning to the relevant benchmarks set by Cardiff University. For confidential, informal enquiries regarding this vacancy please contact Professor Nicola Innes, Head of School (InnesN@cardiff.ac.uk). You will be able to take advantage of the excellent Consultant contract for Wales. The basic salary range for this post is £106,000 per annum to £154,760 per annum. 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. This post is full time (37.5 hours per week), open-ended and available immediately.