F/T Clinical Senior Lecturer (Honorary Consultant) in Restorative Dentistry

Job title:

F/T Clinical Senior Lecturer (Honorary Consultant) in Restorative Dentistry

Company

King’s College London

Job description

About usThe Centre for Oral, Clinical and Translational Sciences (COCTS) brings together discovery and clinical scientists combining efforts aimed at improving oral and dental health through research and innovation leading to translation. The Centre is in an exciting phase of renewal with significant investment into state-of-the-art interdisciplinary science laboratories and support of translational and clinical research. Members of the centre have international reputations in mineralised tissue research, biomaterials, tissue engineering, device and diagnostic technology development, computer science and AI, and clinical research. Strong educational support is provided to both undergraduate and postgraduate students and we seek to appoint an academic that will strengthen and diversify the capacity of the centre in both research and education.About the roleThe purpose of this role is to contribute to the leadership, delivery, and development of high-quality teaching within the discipline of Restorative Dentistry and its sub-specialties to undergraduate and postgraduate students at King’s College London (KCL), as well as trainees in specialist training programmes. In particular, this role aims to support the Consultant leadership of the undergraduate Integrated Clinical Care services at Guy’s Hospital. Additionally, the appointee will be expected to undertake research aligned with the overall research strategy of the Faculty and King’s Health Partners, at a level commensurate with a KCL Senior Clinical Lecturer appointment, while also contributing to day-to-day clinical practice in Restorative Dentistry.The role will also involve undertaking administrative, managerial, and other duties reasonably expected of a member of clinical academic staff, as agreed with the Faculty/Clinical Lead. Achieving the objectives of this position will require effective teamwork and collaboration with colleagues.This is a full-time role, and you will be offered an indefinite contractAbout youTo be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience:Essential criteria

• Full GDC registration with licence to practice and on the Specialist Register for Restorative Dentistry or eligible for registration within 6 months.
• Specialty training in Restorative Dentistry
• PhD in a relevant subject area
• Track record of publications in oral and dental research and education with outputs of a high 3* or 4* standard suitable for return in the UK Research Excellence Framework (REF).
• Sound knowledge of research methodologies and governance requirements
• Experience of clinical audit and demonstrable commitment to improving quality of care to patients
• Experience in undergraduate and postgraduate dental education including direct clinical supervision.
• The ability to take individual responsibility for planning and undertaking own work, according to clinical and scientific deadlines.
• Working as part of a multidisciplinary research team, relying on and supporting others effectively
• Good verbal and written communication skills

Desirable criteria

• A recognized teaching qualification
• Demonstrable evidence of competitive and externally funded research.
• Track record of nationally and internationally recognized achievements in oral and dental research and undergraduate and postgraduate education
• Leadership experience in dental educational programmes
• Evidence of prominent role in national or international scientific bodies in the field of Restorative Dentistry or one of the monospecialities

Downloading a copy of our Job DescriptionFull details of the role and the skills, knowledge and experience required can be found in the Job Description document, provided at the bottom of the next page after you click “Apply Now”. This document will provide information of what criteria will be assessed at each stage of the recruitment process.Further informationWe pride ourselves on being inclusive and welcoming. We embrace diversity and want everyone to feel that they belong and are connected to others in our community.We are committed to working with our staff and unions on these and other issues, to continue to support our people and to develop a diverse and inclusive culture at King’s.We ask all candidates to submit a copy of their CV, and a supporting statement, detailing how they meet the essential criteria listed in the advert. If we receive a strong field of candidates, we may use the desirable criteria to choose our final shortlist, so please include your evidence against these where possible.To find out how our managers will review your application, please take a look at our ‘How we Recruit ‘ pages.We are able to offer sponsorship for candidates who do not currently possess the right to work in the UK.This post is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service and/or Occupational Health clearances.

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Location

London

Job date

Mon, 17 Feb 2025 23:37:49 GMT

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