THE UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN

SCHOOL OF MEDICINE, MEDICAL SCIENCES & NUTRITION

INSTITUTE OF DENTISTRY

SPECIALITY REGISTRAR IN RESTORATIVE DENTISTRY / CLINICAL LECTURER

REF: DEN039A

Applications are invited from suitably qualified Dental Surgeons for the post of Clinical Lecturer in Restorative Dentistry at the Aberdeen Dental Hospital and Institute of Dentistry. This is an eight-year fixed term appointment, and a Specialty Registrar National Training Number in Restorative Dentistry is available with this post based at the Aberdeen Dental Hospital & Institute of Dentistry.

The duration of the appointment will permit completion of specialty training in Restorative Dentistry and a PhD degree. The Honorary StR post has the approval of the Postgraduate Dental Dean and the programme has been recognised by the Specialist Advisory Committee for a training programme leading to the eligibility to sit the Intercollegiate Specialty Fellowship Examination in Restorative Dentistry.

You will be employed by the University of Aberdeen and also be awarded an honorary contract with NHS Grampian. This post provides training in academic Restorative Dentistry which includes a five-year programme of specialty training based on the Curriculum for Specialty Training in Restorative Dentistry.

The holder of the post will be expected to register for and complete a PhD Degree of the University of Aberdeen and complete clinical training, to be eligible for the award of a CCST in Restorative Dentistry and for inclusion on the Specialist List.

The postholder will be supported in their role by experienced academic, clinical and professional services support colleagues within the Institute, NHS Grampian and the wider University. 

All applicants must be eligible for registration with the General Dental Council (GDC) in the United Kingdom.

Salary will be at the appropriate point on the Clinical scale for Academics below level of Consultant, £38,704 - £73,544 per annum, and negotiable with placement according to qualifications and experience.

Informal enquiries should be made to Professor Khaled Khalaf, Director of the Institute of Dentistry (Khaled.khalaf@abdn.ac.uk) or Dr Dean Barker, Clinical Lead/Consultant in Restorative Dentistry (dean.barker@abdn.ac.uk).

Should you require a visa to undertake employment in the UK you will be required to fulfil the minimum points criteria to be granted a Certificate of Sponsorship under the requirements of the Skilled Worker visa.  At the time an offer of appointment is made, you will be asked to demonstrate that you fulfil the criteria in respect of qualification and competency in English. For research and academic posts, we will consider eligibility under the Global Talent visa. Please do not hesitate to contact Grant Rae, HR Adviser (e-mail: grant.rae@abdn.ac.uk) for further information.

To apply online for this position visit www.abdn.ac.uk/jobs

Job Reference Number:  DEN039A

The closing date for the receipt of applications is 30 March 2023.

The School of Medicine, Medical Sciences and Nutrition embraces a diverse working environment and recognises the many benefits this can bring.  Applications from individuals from across all of the equality protected characteristics are encouraged.