Job Title: Dental Simulation and Learning Instructor
Hours: Part time, 29.6 hours per week (0.8 FTE)
Salary: £37,694 - £42,254 per annum (pro rata), Band 5
About the Post
This role provides comprehensive technical and administrative support to staff and students across a range of teaching, learning, and research activities, primarily within the Dental Hygiene and Therapy team.
The post holder will be responsible for the preparation, organisation, maintenance, and ongoing development of specialist clinical, laboratory, and simulation environments, along with the associated equipment, hardware, software, and digital systems required to support high‑quality teaching and learning.
Key duties include supporting practical classes and skills sessions, issuing and managing equipment, and ensuring that all facilities and resources operate efficiently, safely, and in compliance with health and safety requirements. The role also involves overseeing students undertaking practical skills within the clinical setting and supporting the course team during recruitment activities, including participation in interviews.
In addition, the post holder will undertake a range of administrative responsibilities, including ordering and maintaining equipment, managing inventories and registers, and ensuring compliance with mandatory procedures and institutional policies.
This is a varied and hands‑on role, requiring strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively with academic, clinical, and professional services colleagues.
About the Team
- The School of Health, Sciences and Society brings together a broad range of disciplines under one academic school. The School reflects a modern, collaborative approach to education — focused on producing highly skilled, compassionate professionals ready to meet today’s challenges.
- The School has state-of-the-art teaching and research spaces in the Health and Wellbeing Building and the iconic James Hehir Building facing the waterfront, with dedicated specialist facilities for each subject.
- Our aim is to educate forward-thinking students, equipping them with evidence-based knowledge, practical skills and a strong sense of social responsibility. Interdisciplinary collaboration, hands-on learning and community engagement lie at the heart of everything we do.
About You
You will hold a degree and/or a relevant professional qualification in a health‑related or biological science discipline and hold a relevant registration with the General Dental Council (GDC).
You will have recent experience working in a relevant healthcare role within a clinical environment, with a good understanding of clinical practices, professional standards, and patient‑focused working. You will be confident supporting practical activities and able to work effectively with staff and students.
Benefits
- Generous annual leave entitlement of 25 days for Bands 1-4 and 30 days for Bands 5 and above, plus 8 bank holidays and any university closure days.
- Enjoy an extra day of paid leave on your birthday, subject to qualifying/service conditions.
- Flexible working, including family friendly policies.
- Competitive workplace pension scheme (USS) – with an employer contribution rate of 14.5%, tax relief on contributions and life cover.
- Staff discounts at a number of local amenities in Ipswich.
- Discounted membership at Adastral Park Leisure and Sports
- Access to a range of high-quality learning and development opportunities
- Discounted rates for staff approved to study a UoS undergraduate or postgraduate course, subject to a set of criteria and conditions.
- Cycle to Work scheme.
- Electric vehicle salary sacrifice.
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
- Staff recognition annual awards.
Closing Date: 07 June 2026
Interview Date: 18 June 2026
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact: Stacianne Tennant and email address ***email_hidden***
Please see the Job Application Guidance to support your application.
Please note
We recommend that you apply as soon as possible, even if the closing date is in the future.
Applications received may be reviewed before the closing date and should we receive a high number of applications for this post, or high-quality applications which demonstrate suitability, we reserve the right to close the vacancy early. We may hold interviews as and when applications are received, and we reserve the right to offer to a candidate prior to the closing date.
We are a values driven organisation, committed to ensuring we remain a beacon for aspiration and achievement, while providing a great environment to work and study. We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community and we encourage applications from under-represented groups.
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