Job Description

Job Reference

1139-25

Date Posted

Monday 15 September 2025

Application Closing Date

Sunday 5 October 2025 at 11.59pm

Location

Preston Campus

Salary

Consultant Pay per annum pro rata

Basis

Part Time

Contract Type

Indefinite

Job Category / Type

Academic / Research

School / Service

School of Medicine and Dentistry

Hours

7.40 hours per week

Interview Date

To be confirmed

Job details

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By joining the University of Lancashire, you'll become part of a thriving community of talent that's united by a shared vision - to transform the lives of our students and create prosperity and opportunity in the communities we serve. Every colleague has a vital role to play in helping us achieve this vision.

About the role:

The School of Medicine and Dentistry has an exciting opportunity for a Specialist Periodontist to join its Clinical academic team. Working predominantly with postgraduate students, you will take responsibility for academic teaching and clinical supervision of students across all of the postgraduate dentistry courses. You will also provide clinical expertise, oversight, governance, quality management, quality assurance and clinical evaluation of the curriculum in Periodontology and in related programmes, as appropriate.

About you:

We require the postholder to have a strong academic track record in Dentistry along with dental experience in all aspects of primary care dentistry with specialist Periodontology focus. You will need a flexible and innovative approach to teaching and learning with a view to engage and inspire learners.


You are required to have a full current registration with the General Dental Council as a specialist in Periodontology and be on the GDC Specialist list for Periodontology.

Additional information:

Informal discussions are welcome. Please contact Dr Flavio Pisani via email in the first instance.


Applicants must meet all essential criteria outlined in the person specification to be considered for an interview.


This position is based at Preston but may include occasional travel.

What we can offer you:

Our people are our most important asset. We'll encourage you to make the most of your talents and continually develop your skills and knowledge. As well as realising your career ambitions, you'll be making a positive difference to other people's lives. We also offer a fantastic package of rewards and lifestyle benefits - from an attractive annual leave entitlement to access to a comprehensive employee benefits platform.


We are proud to be a diverse, multicultural university. We are committed to building a truly inclusive culture where diversity is championed. Applications are particularly welcomed from individuals who will support the diversification within the University and support its development of a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all.


The University is committed to providing a safe environment to study, work and visit, protecting children, young people and adults at risk from harm and abuse. Our safeguarding policy and safer recruitment procedure outlines our approach, alongside other internal policies, procedures and guidance which can be found on our Safeguarding page.


Applicants applying for roles in regulated activity and that are listed as an exception under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 will be required to disclose any spent and unspent convictions and undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check at the appropriate level, the University will only ask an applicant to make an application for a DBS check if they are legally entitled to.