Band 7 Tutor Dental Hygienist and Therapist

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The attached detailed Job description and main responsibilities identify the requirements of the post which are both clinical and teaching responsibilities including assessment, alongside student support.

Person specification

Experience and communication

Essential criteria

• Current clinical experience
• Wide range of clinical experience including restorative and periodontal procedures
• Good presentation and communication skills

Desirable criteria

• Certificate in Medical Education or equivalent
• Previous teaching experience
• Demonstration of organisational skills
• Demonstration of IT skills

Registration and qualification

Essential criteria

• Degree or equivalent in Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy
• Current GDC registration
• Indemnity Insurance
• Competency in permitted extended duties:- - Dental radiography - Local infiltration analgesia - Inferior dental nerve block analgesia - Dental impressions - Placement of temporary dressings - Re-cementing of crowns
• This post must be supplemented by clinical practice in General Dental Practice, Salaried Services or Hospital Dental Services

Desirable criteria

• Membership of Higher Education Academy.
• Certificate in postgraduate medical education or equivalent.
• Previous relevant teaching experience

UK Home Office Visa Sponsorship requirements

In accordance with UK Home Office requirements, Band 2 clinical and non-clinical roles and Band 3 Non-Clinical roles are not eligible for sponsorship.

Please note that the majority of non-clinical roles (Agenda for Change Band 3 - 6) with the exception of those which appear on this list -