University of Plymouth

Faculty of Health

Peninsula Dental School

The Peninsula Dental School has a unique and exciting opportunity for an individual to work in a modern and innovative Dental School. This is an exciting chance to be part of a progressive and cutting-edge University in a beautiful location, where you can really make a difference.

We particularly welcome applications from clinically qualified candidates with an interest for enhancing clinical and professional teaching. You will have a broad and exciting portfolio of responsibilities and be part of an enthusiastic team.

You will play a pivotal role in delivering postgraduate training and undergraduate teaching, including clinical supervision and will be expected to contribute to Audit and Policy Development within the school.

Responsible for quality assurance, content, e-learning resources, administration, development and running of the Certificate, Diploma and Masters in Endodontics and related programmes you will be required to assist in the recruitment of course participants as directed by the Head of School. You will also be required to undertake other teaching related duties as deemed appropriate by the Head of School and Director of Clinical Dentistry.

You will have a Bachelor of Dental Surgery Degree, full registration with the UK General Dental Council (GDC) and be on the GDC Specialist List in Endodontics or within 6 months of eligibility for inclusion. You will be in possession of a certificate of accreditation or eligibility for a CCT in Endodontics or equivalent.

Please demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement.

Please indicate the level of role to which you are applying and tailor your application accordingly. Please note however that the University reserves the right to make an offer of appointment within the range advertised, aligned with Plymouth's Academic Career Pathways, according to your knowledge, experience and skills in relation to the key accountabilities.

For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please contact Professor Christopher Tredwin, Head of School, by email christopher.tredwin@plymouth.ac.uk.

This vacancy will involve working with children and/or vulnerable adults and any appointment will be subject a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

We offer a competitive salary package and a generous pension and holiday scheme. We also offer a range of other benefits, including ongoing development opportunities.

This is a part-time position working 14.8 hours per week (4 PA’s) on a permanent basis. Flexible working options including job share will be considered.

A willingness to travel is essential as you will be required to travel and work at different University and business locations.

Closing date: 12 Midnight, Thursday 20^th August 2020.

Interviews are likely to take place on Friday 11^th September 2020 and you will be notified if you have been shortlisted or not.

Please note, due to the COVID-19 pandemic the University is currently implementing a number of safety measures as per Government advice therefore the successful applicant may be required to work from home in the first instance.

The University of Plymouth is committed to equality of opportunity, promoting a diverse and inclusive culture, demonstrated through our commitment to the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and as a Stonewall diversity champion. All applications will be judged solely on merit, however, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently under-represented in the workforce, for example black and minority ethnic groups.

University of Plymouth holds a TEF (Teaching Excellence and Student Outcomes Framework) Silver by the Office for Students.

The Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry holds a Silver Athena Swan Award and the University holds a Bronze Athena SWAN Award which recognises commitment to advancing women’s careers in STEMM academia.

For further details and how to apply please visit www.plymouth.ac.uk/jobs and search for vacancy A7329.