Job summary
The Specialty Dentist will teach, supervise and assess undergraduate students in the Birmingham School of Dental Hygiene and Therapy (BSDHT), and provide pastoral support and care to ensure student welfare
Main duties of the job
Supervision of the pre-clinical and clinical activity of the student Dental Hygienists and Therapists within Birmingham Dental Hospital and in Outreach clinics in Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, to ensure treatment protocols, and policies and procedures of Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, are followed
About us
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Be Part of Our Team...
Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (BCHC) has more than 5000 staff working across Birmingham and the West Midlands in a wide range of community nursing and specialist healthcare roles. BCHC delivers over 100 clinical services, in people's homes, health centres, clinics and inpatient facilities. We deliver a wide range of services for children, young people, parents and families as well as adults and community services, two community hospitals, services for people with learning disabilities, the internationally recognised West Midlands Rehabilitation Centre and one of Europe's leading Dental Hospitals and School of Dentistry. We deliver all of this with a commitment to integrated, personalised care that is rooted in our local communities. We have an ambition to deliver outstanding, integrated care as one of the key NHS providers in the West Midlands.
If you want to 'Be Part of Our Team' and work with a Foundation Trust which is continuously striving for better care and healthier communities, we want to hear from you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To be responsible for the delegation of appropriate clinical tasks to students
- Supervising the assessment and treatment of patients referred to BSDHT
- Preparing and delivery of teaching, lectures and tutorial support to students in line with the outcomes required by the General Dental Council
- Demonstration of operative techniques in the Clinical Skills Suite during the pre-clinical course including basic clinical and instrumentation skills for treatment of adults and children
- Compilation, standard setting and marking of written and practical assessments, in conjunction with other teaching staff of the School
- Participating in the formative and summative assessments of the students by acting as Internal Examiner when required. To attend examination board meetings as required
- Involvement with student welfare and support in conjunction with other staff of the school and the University of Birmingham
- To undertake the management of acute problems for patients whilst under student care and to undertake treatments which are outside the skill and competence of students, which are necessary for the welfare and comfort of the patient
- Supervision of student Dental Hygienists and Therapists during placements in other establishments on the occasions this may be required
- Monitoring the care of equipment and instruments and ensuring adequate cross infection control and standards of professional conduct
- Participation in Audit, Clinical Governance, Continued Professional Development and research
- Acting and reporting on any physical or mental health issue arising in a student which may compromise the welfare of patients
- Acting and reporting on any fitness to practise issue which may compromise the welfare of patients
- To undertake other duties commensurate with this grade of post in agreement with the relevant line manager
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To be responsible for the delegation of appropriate clinical tasks to students
- Supervising the assessment and treatment of patients referred to BSDHT
- Preparing and delivery of teaching, lectures and tutorial support to students in line with the outcomes required by the General Dental Council
- Demonstration of operative techniques in the Clinical Skills Suite during the pre-clinical course including basic clinical and instrumentation skills for treatment of adults and children
- Compilation, standard setting and marking of written and practical assessments, in conjunction with other teaching staff of the School
- Participating in the formative and summative assessments of the students by acting as Internal Examiner when required. To attend examination board meetings as required
- Involvement with student welfare and support in conjunction with other staff of the school and the University of Birmingham
- To undertake the management of acute problems for patients whilst under student care and to undertake treatments which are outside the skill and competence of students, which are necessary for the welfare and comfort of the patient
- Supervision of student Dental Hygienists and Therapists during placements in other establishments on the occasions this may be required
- Monitoring the care of equipment and instruments and ensuring adequate cross infection control and standards of professional conduct
- Participation in Audit, Clinical Governance, Continued Professional Development and research
- Acting and reporting on any physical or mental health issue arising in a student which may compromise the welfare of patients
- Acting and reporting on any fitness to practise issue which may compromise the welfare of patients
- To undertake other duties commensurate with this grade of post in agreement with the relevant line manager
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BDS/BChD
- Current GDC registration
Desirable
- Teaching qualification
- Postgraduate qualification
Experience
Essential
- Relevant postgraduate experience to role
- Current clinical practice
Desirable
- Experience of teaching undergraduate students
Personal qualities
Essential
- Good communication skills
- Good organisational skills
- Willingness to learn new skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BDS/BChD
- Current GDC registration
Desirable
- Teaching qualification
- Postgraduate qualification
Experience
Essential
- Relevant postgraduate experience to role
- Current clinical practice
Desirable
- Experience of teaching undergraduate students
Personal qualities
Essential
- Good communication skills
- Good organisational skills
- Willingness to learn new skills
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).
