Job Description

Salary

38,249 - 41,671

Contractual hours

37

Basis

Full time

Package

Permanent

Date posted

05/08/2025

Job reference

T02089



In this role you will contribute to teaching, research, knowledge exchange, enterprise and business engagement in the Department of Allied Health Professionals in the School of Health & Life Sciences, as well as contributing to the wider School and University. In addition to formal teaching in academic modules, you will supervise students on the Student Dental Facility and facilitate and supervise community outreach oral health activity in a range of settings.

You will hold, or be willing to achieve, a relevant Teaching Qualification, normally within 2 years of employment, i.e. PGCHE/Higher Education Academy (Associate Fellow/Senior Fellow) accreditation.

You must be registered with the General Dental Council as either a Hygienist or Hygiene/Therapist and you must be able to demonstrate contemporary knowledge, experience and skills in this subject area. The ability to contribute to curriculum development and to negotiate and manage practice placement experiences is essential. You will have a first degree and masters' level qualification in a relevant discipline or an equivalent professional qualification or significant practical work experience in a related discipline.

Please note that the University may ask you to participate in a number of selection activities as part of the recruitment process for this vacancy.



If you are shortlisted, your interview will take place online via Microsoft Teams.

The interview will take place on 11 September 2025.

Please be advised that due to the minimum salary thresholds imposed by the UKVI, this post may qualify for University sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route.

The position we are filling is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and a satisfactory DBS disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service is required as part of our clearance procedures.

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What we offer you

The University's Annual Leave year runs from 1 August to 31 July. In addition to statutory Bank Holidays, you are entitled to 259 hours (35 days) paid annual leave during the course of the year. Additional leave over the Christmas and New Year period during the Christmas closure Special leave to support a range of circumstances Hybrid working arrangements: 60 percent On Campus and 40 percent Working from home A variety of provision to support staff with personal development and recognition A range of family friendly benefits An employee benefits platform which provides discounts with 350+ retailers and access to health and wellbeing resources


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