Job summary
We are seeking a dynamic Dental Nurse Tutor Assistant to join our team at Bristol Dental School. We are a city centre state-of-the-art site located at 1 Trinity Quay, Avon Street, Bristol, delivering a new operating model for dental education since opening Summer of 2023. The role is full-time, Monday-Friday, 35 hours per week.
Main duties of the job
- Assisting with the delivery of teaching and assessment materials.
- Contribute to the design and development of lectures and assessments.
- Help maintain high standards of teaching and learning outcomes.
- Support trainee dental nurses in their clinical training alongside the Clinical Dental Nurse Tutor.
- Escalate issues to the Programme Director as required.
- Participate in recruitment and enrolment activities, including attending fairs and engaging with schools and community groups.
- Support interview processes for prospective students.
- Provide a visible clinical presence to guide students and assist with peer reviews and progression.
- Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion while offering pastoral support.
- Provide specific areas of administration related to the programme
- Attend meetings to discuss student matters and represent the team at School Exam Boards when required.
About us
Join us in shaping the future of dental education at Bristol Dental School! In this brand-new position, youll play a key role in delivering high-quality teaching and assessment, while helping to design innovative learning materials that inspire the next generation of dental nurses.
Youll work closely with the Clinical Dental Nurse Tutor to support trainees in their clinical training, ensuring they thrive and progress. Beyond the classroom, youll represent the School at recruitment events, connect with schools and community groups, and help select future students through interview processes.
This is a hands-on role where your clinical presence will make a real difference guiding students, promoting equality and inclusion, and offering pastoral support. You will also take responsibility for specific areas of administration related to the programme and contribute to important discussions at progress meetings and Examination Boards, giving you a voice in shaping student success.
If youre passionate about education, enjoy working with people, and want to be part of a dynamic, forward-thinking team, this is your opportunity to make an impact.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Contribute to the development and delivery of practical and classroom teaching activities. Proactively liaise with key stake holders to ensure that learning spaces are prepared for teaching and compliant with relevant Health and Safety and other legislative or policy requirements. To support teaching activities by providing guidance and training in relevant techniques and processes.
Support the delivery of teaching and assessment for Dental Nurse training to the relevant General Dental Council curriculum standards, achieving learning outcomes and oversee the day to day of clinical supervision and training. Maintain a great understanding of specialist dental procedures and advance dental practices to help in delivery of classroom and clinical teaching.
You will also take responsibility for specific areas of administration related to the programme and contribute to important discussions at progress meetings and Examination Boards, giving you a voice in shaping student success.
Please see the attached JD for further information.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Contribute to the development and delivery of practical and classroom teaching activities. Proactively liaise with key stake holders to ensure that learning spaces are prepared for teaching and compliant with relevant Health and Safety and other legislative or policy requirements. To support teaching activities by providing guidance and training in relevant techniques and processes.
Support the delivery of teaching and assessment for Dental Nurse training to the relevant General Dental Council curriculum standards, achieving learning outcomes and oversee the day to day of clinical supervision and training. Maintain a great understanding of specialist dental procedures and advance dental practices to help in delivery of classroom and clinical teaching.
You will also take responsibility for specific areas of administration related to the programme and contribute to important discussions at progress meetings and Examination Boards, giving you a voice in shaping student success.
Please see the attached JD for further information.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- National Certificate for Dental Nurses and registered with the GDC
- A recognised teaching Certificate Level 3 or above (for example City and Guilds Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector or working towards obtaining this qualification
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- A recognised Assessor qualification (For example TQUK Level 3 certificate in assessing vocational achievement RQF, CAVA)
Desirable
- Post Qualifications or working towards
Experience
Essential
- Detailed specialist knowledge and refined skills; demonstrated experience in Dental Nursing
- Knowledge and understanding of the GDC intended learning outcomes associated with dental nurse training and safe practitioner and how these learning outcomes are assessed
- Experience of supervising, coaching or mentoring trainee or junior dental nurses or clinical assistants
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development and keeping up to date to reflect any changes instituted by the General Dental Council
- Worked as part of a dental team and participated in teaching/training sessions for dental nurses and students across all dental specialities
- Excellent IT skills and power point presentation
- Excellent communication skills and be approachable and empathic
- Good organisational and time management skills
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Polite and courteous approach when dealing with others
- Ability to effectively communicate with a variety of people
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Ability to convey knowledge and complex technical information
Desirable
- Commitment to patient care and to providing a quality service
- Take ownership for continuous improvement in own knowledge, practice and skills
- Ability to use initiative in service delivery and teaching design
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- National Certificate for Dental Nurses and registered with the GDC
- A recognised teaching Certificate Level 3 or above (for example City and Guilds Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector or working towards obtaining this qualification
-
- A recognised Assessor qualification (For example TQUK Level 3 certificate in assessing vocational achievement RQF, CAVA)
Desirable
- Post Qualifications or working towards
Experience
Essential
- Detailed specialist knowledge and refined skills; demonstrated experience in Dental Nursing
- Knowledge and understanding of the GDC intended learning outcomes associated with dental nurse training and safe practitioner and how these learning outcomes are assessed
- Experience of supervising, coaching or mentoring trainee or junior dental nurses or clinical assistants
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development and keeping up to date to reflect any changes instituted by the General Dental Council
- Worked as part of a dental team and participated in teaching/training sessions for dental nurses and students across all dental specialities
- Excellent IT skills and power point presentation
- Excellent communication skills and be approachable and empathic
- Good organisational and time management skills
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Polite and courteous approach when dealing with others
- Ability to effectively communicate with a variety of people
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Ability to convey knowledge and complex technical information
Desirable
- Commitment to patient care and to providing a quality service
- Take ownership for continuous improvement in own knowledge, practice and skills
- Ability to use initiative in service delivery and teaching design
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).
