"Part-time Clinical Teacher (Dentistry)"

About the role

Part-time (minimum one day a week) clinical teachers are required to teach across the range of dentistry with our BDS5 students at their Portsmouth outreach site.

These posts would ideally suit someone with at least 5 years post qualification experience of the full range of dentistry, with an interest in the education of dental students. A major aspect of the posts is to provide clinical teaching and support for the training of BDS undergraduates. As part of the role Clinical Teachers will deliver seminars and lectures, assess students and provide feedback on their clinical performance.

Applicants should be experienced and fully GDC Registered Dentists with an active NHS performer number. An appropriate honorary clinical contract will be requested from the appropriate NHS Trust and the successful applicant will be expected to take part in all aspects of clinical governance activities

Applicants from a general practice environment are encouraged and the Faculty also values postgraduate qualifications, employing specialist clinical teachers in a range of specialities.

These are part time posts (8 hours per day), and you will be offered an indefinite contract.

About you

To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience:

Essential Criteria

1. Full GDC registration and current NHS performer number.
2. Broad demonstrable clinical post qualification experience and expertise.
3. Enthusiastic approach to teaching with the ability to supervise undergraduate students.
4. Good communication skills.
5. Commitment to ethical workplace behaviour.
6. Regular attendance and good time keeping.
7. Meet the UK right to work requirements.

Desirable Criteria

1. Specialist Qualification.
2. FDS, MFDS, MJDF or equivalent, such as an MSc or equivalent in a relevant dental discipline.
3. Certificate in Teaching

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.

Grade and Salary: £45,943 - £65,056 pro rata, including London Weighting Allowance

Job ID:132105

Close Date:11-Jan-2026

Contact Person:Robert Seath

Contact Details:Robert.seath@kcl.ac.uk