Clinical Facilitator / Supervisor (Dentist)

Job summary
Clinical supervisors are responsible for overseeing clinical treatment undertaken by Dental and Dental Therapy students, ensuring the treatment is completed to a high standard and students are given appropriate feedback on their work.

About the role
Working within Peninsula Dental School you will supervise undergraduate Dental and Dental Therapy students. As an active clinician in General Dental Practice you will be Registered with the General Dental Council as a dentist, and be in a position to be placed on an NHS performers List. You will be involved in all aspects of Clinical Supervision and assessment in line with national and locally agreed (Peninsula Dental School) clinical Guidelines and Care pathways.

This position is for Mondays and / or Fridays on a fixed-term, term-time basis until the end of the 2026/2027 academic year, but there may be some flexibility available.

Main duties of the job
You will

• Monitor the activities and actions of the students in order to ensure development of clinical skills and knowledge of the highest order
• Ensure the patient receive safe, effective and timely care, and are kept informed about the nature of their treatment
• Ensure that students follow policy in relation to, for example, infection control procedures, safeguarding and radiation safety.

Due to the nature of the role, unfortunately we are unable to accommodate working from home.

You will have

• A Bachelor of Dental Surgery degree
• A relevant teaching qualification (Supervisor will need to complete Teaching Essentials for Associate Lecturers course if none available)
• A team player who plans ahead and is well organised
• First class clinical skills and experience
• Ability to provide concise explanations and clear direction and guidance so that the students know what is expected of them and why
• Ability to provide constructive and objective feedback that supports student learning and development
• Good all-round knowledge of dental care, with up-to-date knowledge of aspects of general practice within your scope of practice
• Willing to work to academic standards and be involved in quality assurance

About us
The Faculty of Health holds four Silver Athena Swan awards, which recognise our commitment to supporting gender equality within higher education.

The University of Plymouth has a strong interdisciplinary research ethos which is supported by our two strategic Research Institutes; the Marine Institute and the Sustainable Earth Institute. As a member of our academic community, youll be expected to contribute to our recognised research strengths. Working holistically across the University, you will be challenged to innovate, collaborate and deliver impactful research contributions as part of a systems thinking approach to addressing todays global challenges.

Due to the nature of this role, an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check plus a Childrens Barred List and Adults Barred List check will be required.

Staff appointed within the Faculty of Health may be able to join the NHS pension scheme subject to eligibility criteria.

Job responsibilities
Summary of role
Clinical supervisors are responsible for overseeing clinical treatment undertaken by Dental and Dental Therapy students, ensuring the treatment is completed to a high standard and students are given appropriate feedback on their work. Undergraduate students provide a full range of primary care dentistry (within their scope of practice) to the patients allocated to them.

Supervisors are recruited to work in either Plymouth, Truro or Exeter facilities, and may be asked to work in other sites as needed.

Whilst fostering students technical skills is vital, helping students develop knowledge and skills in all aspects of clinical practice, such as communication and professional behaviour are also a key part of the supervisors role.

The role holder will be responsible for assisting students in clinical practice, and to assess the students competency in all clinical procedures. The clinical supervisor is also responsible for ensuring the patient is treated safely, and in line with the policies of the University and the clinical placement provider.

Main duties:

• Monitor the activities and actions of the students in order to ensure development of clinical skills and knowledge of the highest order
• Ensure the patient receive safe, effective and timely care, and are kept informed about the nature of their treatment
• Ensure that students follow policy in relation to, for example, infection control procedures, safeguarding and radiation safety.
• Assist students in completing clinical records using patient record systems (training will be provided as required)
• Ensure health and safety policy is observed by students at all times
• Offer guidance in clinical dental practice within GDC scope of practice
• Ensure clinical dental education standards are of the highest standard by working to evidence-based practice and National and locally agreed (Peninsula Dental School) clinical guidelines and care pathways
• Recognise students individual skills and needs, and provide written and verbal feedback on their work.
• Be involved in the assessment of students against documented standard in line with the quality assurance requirements of the Dental School

Qualifications and Skills

• A Bachelor of Dental Surgery degree
• A relevant teaching qualification (Supervisor will need to complete Teaching Essentials for Associate Lecturers course if none available)
• A team player who plans ahead and is well organised
• First class clinical skills and experience
• Ability to provide concise explanations and clear direction and guidance so that the students know what is expected of them and why
• Ability to provide constructive and objective feedback that supports student learning and development
• Good all-round knowledge of dental care, with up-to-date knowledge of aspects of general practice within your scope of practice
• Willing to work to academic standards and be involved in quality assurance

Other

• All staff are responsible for ensuring compliance with University and Faculty/Departmental Health & Safety requirements and regulations
• All staff are required to positively support equality of opportunity and equity of treatment to colleagues and students in accordance with the Universitys Equality and Diversity Policy
• All staff are responsible for carrying out appropriate communication and information sharing
• All clinical staff will need to evidence Exposure Prone Procedure (EPP) clearance, and may require an Occupational Health check to verify status

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• GDC registration
• Ability to be put on the relevant NHS performers list

Desirable

• Teaching qualification - Supervisor will need to complete Teaching Essentials for Associate Lecturers course if none available

Experience
Essential

• First class clinical skills Demonstrable clinical experience
• Broad dental knowledge
• Active in clinical dental practice

Desirable

• Education experience Facilitation skills Experience of small group teaching
• IT skills including use of patient management systems

Skills and Personal Attributes
Essential

• Excellent communication Ability to give clear, concise direction and guidance
• Ability to provide objective feedback
• Ability to recognise a new learners needs
• Team player Flexible

Desirable

• Disposition marked by a facilitative orientation to educational development and lifelong learning

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
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).

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).

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).