Job Description

Job Reference

0751-25

Date Posted

Tuesday 8 July 2025

Application Closing Date

Tuesday 22 July 2025 at 11.59pm

Location

Preston Campus

Salary

41,671 to 48,149 per annum pro rata

Basis

Part Time

Contract Type

Fixed Term until 31 August 2028 due to limited funding

Job Category / Type

Professional Services

School / Service

School of Medicine and Dentistry

Hours

14.75 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 are seeking to appoint a DCP Epidemiological Studies Supervisor to join our existing campus-based team. The post holder will provide clinical examinations, oral health instruction and advice to patients, carers, and others within the community as part of our contracted OHID epidemiology oral health surveys.


The ideal candidate will be required to successfully train and calibrate at a northwest based event to be able to participate in the delivery of oral health surveys education/promotion and epidemiology studies. Additionally, the role may require a limited treatment service with direct referrals received for adults or children as defined by the GDC Scope of Practice.

About you:

The successful candidate will have an undergraduate degree in a relevant subject or equivalent experiential learning, along with a registration with the General Dental Council as a Dental Hygienist/Therapist.


You will also have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, along with the ability to work within a team and substantial experience of working as a Dental Hygienist/Therapist within a primary care setting.

Additional information:

This role will be worked over two days per week. This position is based in Preston and the successful candidate may be required to travel between sites during the working day.


Applicants need to meet all essential criteria on the person specification to be considered for interview.


Informal discussions are welcomed - please contact Jane Pearson on jpearson@uclan.ac.uk

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.