Job Description

School/Section
Medicine, Medical Sciences & Nutrition
Division
Institute of Dentistry
Staff Category
Academic
Position Type
Part Time
Grade
Clinical Lecturer
Salary
48,288 - 79,047
Ref No
DEN058A
Closing Date
05-JAN-2026

Applications are invited from suitably qualified General Dental Surgeons for multiple part-time (0.2FTE) Clinical Teaching Fellow posts in Primary Dental Care to work on Thursdays and/or Mondays to supervise student teaching clinics or in the clinical simulation environment. This role is ideal for skilled General Dental Practitioners who would like to expand their clinical portfolio by teaching and favourably influencing the education of the next generation of dentists whilst developing professional relationships with colleagues.

The postholder will be expected to inspire learning and skills development in student clinics and the simulation laboratory to ensure students are equipped to deliver optimal patient care. They will be supported in their role by experienced academic, clinical and professional services support colleagues within the Institute, NHS Grampian and the wider University.


Our student clinics aim to provide holistic, good quality primary dental care in a caring environment that is optimised for student learning; to facilitate student learning through the provision of adequate materials, equipment, time and feedback and to enable students to meet the clinical requirements for graduation and prepare them to become independent dental practitioners. The postholder will support the achievement of these aims.


The post is based at the Institute of Dentistry located within Aberdeen Dental Hospital. Upon appointment, the successful candidate will be employed by the University of Aberdeen and will also be awarded an honorary contract with NHS Grampian.


Please refer to the Person Specification towards the end of this document for the specific requirements for the Clinical Teaching Fellow positions.


Salary will be at the appropriate point on the Clinical Teaching Fellow scale for Academics below level of Consultant, 20% of 48,288 - 79,047 per annum, and negotiable with placement according to clinical experience.


Informal enquiries should be made to Dr Tanya Cerajewska, Theme Lead in Restorative Dentistry (Tanya.Cerajewska@abdn.ac.uk).


In accordance with the UKVI immigration rules, it is with regret that this role DOES NOT MEET THE SALARY REQUIREMENTS for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. For this role, the successful candidate must be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment and obtain the right to work in the UK. Information on other visa options is available at https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa.



To apply online for this position visit www.abdn.ac.uk/jobs


Job Reference Number: DEN058A


The closing date for the receipt of applications is 05 January 2026


The School of Medicine, Medical Sciences and Nutrition embraces a diverse working environment and recognises the many benefits this can bring. Applications from individuals from across all of the equality protected characteristics are encouraged.

Please Note

If you are unable to complete an application online, please contact the Recruitment Team (HRRecruitment@abdn.ac.uk) to make alternative arrangements for submitting your application within plenty of time before the advertised post closes.


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