Dental Clinical Supervisor opportunity – Irlam, Greater Manchester
Are you a well-motivated, enthusiastic dentist, keen to be involved with the supervising and mentoring of dental students in clinical dentistry and the primary care dental practice setting?
We are excited to announce a new opportunity for a Dental Clinical Supervisor in Irlam, Greater Manchester. This role is designed to provide clinical supervision to dental undergraduate students from the University of Manchester Dental School, working in placements within Bupa Dental Care practices.
In nurturing the development of future talent, the role will be supportive in the dental learning and clinical execution of dental treatments in a dental practice setting.
As a Dental Clinical Supervisor, you will receive a salary as an employed role working 37 weeks in the academic year. Outside of this, you will not be required to work during holidays.
Salary & benefits
1. One day per week - Thursday 08:30-17.00 hrs.
2. Ideal start date 3rd October
3. Annual salary of £14,600
4. Working 37 weeks in the year [academic term time only]
5. Paid annual leave and sickness
6. Access to a full and comprehensive suite of employee benefits
7. Employee Pension Scheme
8. Comprehensive range of health benefits
9. Honorary contract with University of Manchester and access to post graduate courses including free entry to PGCert in Dental Education course and the academic resources of the university
Overview of responsibilities
10. The post holder will be required to provide active supervision and assessment to undergraduate dental students attending the practice for a supervised student clinic
11. Provide students with constructive verbal and written feedback on their performance, using the UoM online assessment tool
12. Providing academic and pastoral support to students as an academic advisor or Student development Record reviewer
13. Active involvement in clinical and non-clinical assessment of the students
14. Encourage and respond to student and peer review feedback
15. Where possible, attend staff training sessions by the University/Dental School
16. Demonstrate flexibility to work in other clinics if possible, to cover student clinics in the event of sickness or unforeseen absence
17. Help with patient care delivered by students and managing expectations of treatment in this setting
Qualifications & experience
18. BDS or equivalent qualification
19. Full General Dental Council registration, with no ongoing GDC investigations
20. A minimum of 3 years post graduate dental experience
21. Previous experience of teaching or mentoring is desirable, but not essential
22. Complete mandatory training, including BLS and safeguarding
To discuss this role and the options available, contact University Partnership Specialist Hannah Hazel on:
m. 07936 358554or e.
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