Job Description

Job Reference

0752-25

Date Posted

Thursday 26 June 2025

Application Closing Date

Thursday 17 July 2025 at 11.59pm

Location

Preston Campus

Salary

Competitive Salary

Basis

Full Time

Contract Type

Indefinite

Job Category / Type

Academic / Research

School / Service

School of Medicine and Dentistry

Hours

37.00 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 Dentistry is seeking to appoint two Senior Clinical Teacher's to join its clinical academic team. Working predominantly with international undergraduate dental students, you will take responsibility for academic teaching, module leadership and for the provision of chairside clinical supervision and training in their final year. The School is based firmly within Primary Care and we run integrated BDS, BDS international, Dental Therapy and Clinical Dental Technology, along with a range of other clinical and non-clinical programmes at all levels across the dental team. Our undergraduate international BDS students are based within a clinical environment for the final year of their programme. You will be based at the Preston Dental Clinic, although there may be some travel to other campus sites on occasion.

About you:

The appointee will have comprehensive long-term experience of primary care dentistry in a General Dental Practice, a Primary Care Clinic, a University or a Hospital environment, along with some experience of teaching within dental setting. Applications must have full current registration with the General Dental Council. Holding a BDS and a formal teaching qualification or be willing to undertake one within two years of appointment is desirable.


A team player, you will have the ability to explain and demonstrate practical skills, be IT literate in the in the use of standard Microsoft packages and will also demonstrate excellent communication skills. We require a commitment both to inter-professional education and to personal and professional development


Informal discussions are welcomed - please contact Dr Claudia Cunningham, Head of Dentistry via email in the first instance.


Applicants need to meet all essential criteria on the person specification to be considered for interview. This position is based at University of Lancashire Dental Clinic, Preston.

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.