Job summary
Applications are invited for the post of Clinical Trainer in Paediatric Dentistry based at Newcastle Dental Hospital in order to provide clinical teaching and leadership of various aspects of our clinical teaching programmes. The position builds on our recognition of the very important contribution that experienced dental practitioners make to the clinical training of our dental undergraduates by offering an enthusiastic individual the opportunity to contribute fully to the organisation and delivery of clinical teaching to undergraduate students.
You will be an experienced Dental Surgeon with an enthusiasm to communicate your own knowledge and experience to undergraduate students. You will have been fully registered with the GDC for at least 3 years with training experience within the clinical dental team. You will be offered a structured induction and support with the opportunity for further educational development. You will assume responsibility for the planning, co-ordination and delivery of specific components of undergraduate clinical training in partnership with your clinical academic colleagues. You should be comfortable in providing supervision to BDS dental and BSc dental therapy students in paediatric dentistry, on occasion, we may ask the successful applicant to work between other discipline areas (e.g. restorative dentistry) within their skillset and expertise. This is a 0.7 full time equivalent post.
Main duties of the job
The major focus of the role is to support the provision and development of clinical training for dental and dental therapy undergraduates. Experience in teaching is strongly desirable.
About us
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Our staff oversee over 6,500 patient contacts every day, delivering high standards of healthcare from the following sites:
o Freeman Hospitalo Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)o Health Innovation Neighbourhood (on the former Newcastle General Hospital and Centre for Ageing and Vitality site)o Newcastle Dental Hospitalo Newcastle Fertility Centreo Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbriao Northern Genetics Serviceo Cramlington Manor Walks
These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.
We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.
Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'.
For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical:
Undertake clinical teaching and supervision of undergraduate students in paediatric dentistry.
Administrative:
Undertake patient administration and other clinical, academic and departmental administrative duties and take part in the day to day running of the dental hospital.
Audit:
Participate in the clinical audit and governance activities of the Department/Dental Hospital/Trust.
Teaching:
Provide supervision and support to undergraduate dental students on outpatient clinics, lead seminars and, contribute to the didactic lecture programme and formal examination processes.
Participate in planning, co-ordination and delivery of specific components of the undergraduate programme in partnership with senior colleagues.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical:
Undertake clinical teaching and supervision of undergraduate students in paediatric dentistry.
Administrative:
Undertake patient administration and other clinical, academic and departmental administrative duties and take part in the day to day running of the dental hospital.
Audit:
Participate in the clinical audit and governance activities of the Department/Dental Hospital/Trust.
Teaching:
Provide supervision and support to undergraduate dental students on outpatient clinics, lead seminars and, contribute to the didactic lecture programme and formal examination processes.
Participate in planning, co-ordination and delivery of specific components of the undergraduate programme in partnership with senior colleagues.
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications and Specialist Skills
Essential
- BDS or equivalent.
- GDC registerable qualification.
- Will have been fully registered with the General Dental Council for at least 3 years.
- MFDS or equivalent.
Desirable
- Formal training in teaching / teaching qualification.
- Higher clinical qualification.
Clinical Experience
Essential
- At least 3 years or more post qualification experience.
- Completed VT/FD/ GPT training programme in general dental practice or salaried dental services. OR One-year equivalent in recognised hospital post as SHO/ DCT2 or above.
- Some teaching/training experience within the clinical dental team.
Desirable
- Principal / senior dentist in General or Specialist Practice. OR Experience as VT trainer. OR Experience as a Senior Dental Clinician / Trainer in salaried dental services.
- Training experience with undergraduates.
- Clinical supervision of junior hospital staff or VTs.
- Presentations.
- Publications
Management and Administration Experience
Essential
- Involvement with management and project leadership within the specialty.
- Evidence of involvement in authoring or reviewing clinical guidelines.
- An understanding of Clinical Governance.
Desirable
- Proven management and administrative experience and understanding of management goals.
- Evidence of having implemented change
- Experience in developing and implementing new technologies.
Teaching
Essential
- Ability to teach clinical / technical / practical skills.
Desirable
- Postgraduate qualification in medical education.
- Experience of supervising junior dental staff.
- Experience of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.
Research
Desirable
- Higher degree.
- Evidence of involvement in and understanding of research methodology and publication of findings.
- Research/critical review of literature.
Audit
Essential
- Evidence of participation in audit.
Desirable
- Evidence of having changed practice as a result of audit.
- Evidence of having revisited the audit to assess improvement.
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications and Specialist Skills
Essential
- BDS or equivalent.
- GDC registerable qualification.
- Will have been fully registered with the General Dental Council for at least 3 years.
- MFDS or equivalent.
Desirable
- Formal training in teaching / teaching qualification.
- Higher clinical qualification.
Clinical Experience
Essential
- At least 3 years or more post qualification experience.
- Completed VT/FD/ GPT training programme in general dental practice or salaried dental services. OR One-year equivalent in recognised hospital post as SHO/ DCT2 or above.
- Some teaching/training experience within the clinical dental team.
Desirable
- Principal / senior dentist in General or Specialist Practice. OR Experience as VT trainer. OR Experience as a Senior Dental Clinician / Trainer in salaried dental services.
- Training experience with undergraduates.
- Clinical supervision of junior hospital staff or VTs.
- Presentations.
- Publications
Management and Administration Experience
Essential
- Involvement with management and project leadership within the specialty.
- Evidence of involvement in authoring or reviewing clinical guidelines.
- An understanding of Clinical Governance.
Desirable
- Proven management and administrative experience and understanding of management goals.
- Evidence of having implemented change
- Experience in developing and implementing new technologies.
Teaching
Essential
- Ability to teach clinical / technical / practical skills.
Desirable
- Postgraduate qualification in medical education.
- Experience of supervising junior dental staff.
- Experience of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.
Research
Desirable
- Higher degree.
- Evidence of involvement in and understanding of research methodology and publication of findings.
- Research/critical review of literature.
Audit
Essential
- Evidence of participation in audit.
Desirable
- Evidence of having changed practice as a result of audit.
- Evidence of having revisited the audit to assess improvement.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
