Clinical Senior Lecturers/Lecturers in Restorative Dentistry

JOB PURPOSE

To strengthen the clinical academic base of Restorative Dentistry within the Centre for Dentistry, School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences at Queen’s University Belfast (QUB) and the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust (BHSCT). To undertake research in line with the School’s research strategy, to teach at undergraduate and postgraduate level, to contribute to the School’s administration/outreach activity and to deliver and enhance clinical service.

MAIN ACTIVITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide professional supervision and management of dental undergraduates and postgraduates in Restorative Dentistry.

• Provide teaching in area of expertise in the undergraduate programmes in the School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences.

• Participate actively in postgraduate programmes/training within the School as appropriate.

• Contribute to curriculum development, preparation or revision of study guides, logbooks and portfolios, as required and contribute to written as well as clinical/OSCE assessments.

• Participate in the delivery of Student Selected Components or supervise Honours projects related to his / her area of clinical/academic expertise and contribute, as appropriate, to the Intercalated BSc teaching programmes.

• Act as internal examiner for undergraduate and postgraduate students.

• Undertake some teaching-related administrative tasks. Research

• Develop and contribute to the research strategies of the School and maintain a reputation as an expert in the clinical specialty.

• Secure external funding as a principal investigator from nationally and /or internationally competitive sources to develop and support research programme.

• Continue to develop a record of high quality research outputs that are at an international level of excellence.

• Sustain high quality research-related contributions through conference papers and presentations.

• Supervise PhD students, including clinical research fellows, to successful completion.

• Develop and facilitate a translational research portfolio as appropriate.

• Collaborate with others within the Centre, University and Trust to develop a strong research programme.

• Develop postgraduate research and training programmes for Fellows undertaking clinical training.

• Undertake Continuous Professional Development relevant to both the academic and clinical components of the post. Administration

• Contribute significantly to the development and running of the School/area by taking on appropriate School co-ordinating roles. Such duties may include, for example, Advisor of Studies, QAA Aspect Co-ordinator, Module/Year/Programme Co-ordinator or other recognised official University roles.

• Play an important role in relevant aspects of administration within the School, the Centre for Dentistry and as appropriate within the BHSCT. Additionally he/she may be asked to undertake other administrative duties by the University from time to time.

• Serve, as appropriate, on School/University/Trust committees.

• Take on administrative duties within the Belfast HSC Trust commensurate with his/her commitments and play a very significant role with clinical colleagues in helping the development of relevant clinical services within the Belfast HSC Trust and any future developments which emerge from the DHSSPS.

• Act as mentor or appraiser to University and clinical colleagues advising on their personal development and ensuring that that they are meeting the standards required.

• Provide pastoral care for students within their supervision to ensure, as far as practicable, that relevant issues are dealt with in a timely, sympathetic and effective manner.

• Contribute to the School’s outreach strategy by designing or delivering Community outreach programmes and developing external links. Clinical

• Hold an Honorary Consultant contract in the appropriate specialty with the BHSCT which will involve a maximum of 5 Programmed Activities agreed through the annual, integrated job plan.

• Undertake clinical sessions appropriate to the specialty and as agreed on appointment/ in the integrated annual job plan.

• Provide a professional service in the specialty area of Restorative Dentistry.

• Undertake supervision, management and training of junior dental staff along with other professions associated with the specialist area of Restorative Dentistry.

• Comply with all health and safety policies, participate in the clinical and research governance framework of the HSC Trust and comply with all legislation relating to the handling and storage of human tissues.

• Provide leadership in the delivery and integration of education and research between colleagues in the Trust(s) and University and also with students at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

• Participate in the consultant appraisal process appropriate for clinical academics, take part in continuing professional development activities and additionally undertake clinical audit and quality assurance activities as appropriate.

• Undertake administrative duties associated with ongoing teaching, research and related patient care. Sample Job Plan

• This post will comprise 10 programmed activities, of which 5 will be NHS Programmed Activities (PAs) and 5 will be funded from academic sources. Clinical PAs will include a maximum of 4.25 Direct Clinical Care (DCC) and 0.75 Supporting Programmed Activity (SPA). The academic PAs will also include 0.75 SPA. Consultants are expected to cover for their consultant colleagues’ periods of annual leave, so far as is practicable.

• Suitable office space and facilities with IT access will be made available within the Dental School. The consultant will have appropriate secretarial support. General NHS Responsibilities

• Members of staff including clinical academic appointments are expected at all times to provide a caring service and to treat those with whom they come into contact in a courteous and respectful manner. As with other Belfast HSC Trust staff the appointee will be expected to demonstrate their commitment to the Trust by regular attendance at relevant meetings and the efficient completion of all tasks allocated to them.

• All staff including clinical academics must comply with the Belfast Health and Social Care No Smoking Policy.

• All duties must be carried out in compliance with the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust Health and Safety Policy and statutory regulations. The Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Appointees are required to adhere to the Trust’s Equal Opportunities Policy throughout the course of their employment. To ensure the ongoing confidence of the public in officers of the Trusts and to maintain high standards of personal accountability, staff including clinical academic appointments must abide by the Code of Business Conduct.

Planning and Organising

• Be involved in strategic planning for the School/work unit and may contribute to the University’s strategic planning process.

• Plan, organise and deliver research, teaching, clinical service, consultancy etc and ensure that resources are available to support these.

• Contribute to the management of quality, audit and other external assessments.

• Undertake Continuous Professional Development relevant to both the academic and clinical components of the post. Resource Management Responsibilities

• Provide academic leadership to those working within programme areas, as course leader or equivalent, by for example co-ordinating the work of others to ensure that courses are delivered effectively or organising the work of a team by agreeing objectives and work plans.

• Develop and manage staff and resources, in support of research, teaching, clinical or outreach activities.

• Act as personal mentor to peers and colleagues.

• Contribute along with colleagues to the overall management of the Centre and clinical service in areas such as academic/business planning, resource and budget planning. Internal and External Relationships

• Lead and develop national and international collaborations and networks to support programmes. Lead and develop internationally competitive (translational) research programmes. Lead and develop national/international profile. Fully registered with the United Kingdom’s General Dental Council.

Essential Criteria

• BDS (or equivalent).

• PhD.

• On the GDC Specialist List in Restorative Dentistry or within 6 months of eligibility for inclusion.

• Possession of a CCT in Restorative Dentistry (or within 6 months of completion), or eligibility for a CCT in Restorative Dentistry.

• Successful completion of an SAC-approved 5 year minimum training programme in Restorative Dentistry, or within 6 months of Intercollegiate Specialty Fellowship Exit Examination in Restorative Dentistry, or within 6 months of completion, or equivalent. completion, or equivalent.

• Record of high quality publications at an international level of excellence in internationally recognised journals.

• Record of successfully obtaining significant research funding or other resources to underpin research, as appropriate to the discipline, through competitive national or international peer-reviewed processes.

• Research profile that complements the research priorities of the Centre for Dentistry.

• Evidence of developing research methodologies, models, approaches and techniques.

• Experience of presenting at national and international meetings and conferences.

• Successful PhD supervision.

• Substantial teaching experience at university level including the clinical supervision of undergraduate students in Restorative Dentistry.

• Experience of modern assessment techniques in Restorative Dentistry.

• Evidence of contribution to the successful delivery, enhancements or review of particular modules.

• Experience of delivering high quality teaching as evidenced by positive feedback received from students, colleagues and external examiners.

• Evidence of recent experience in the management of patients with complex treatment needs in Restorative Dentistry.

• Experience in the management of a clinical service in Restorative Dentistry.

• Effective participation in clinical governance, audit and management.

• Contribution to a wide range of administrative tasks in clinical and/or academic setting.

• Evidence of clinical/academic leadership including managing professional teams, leading initiatives, chairing/participation in committees, contributing to strategy, participating and managing relevant aspects of clinical governance, audit and standards of care.

• Ability to be involved in productive external collaboration with industry/community organisations/other institutions.

• Ability to provide effective leadership for groups and activities with substantial impact on finance and other resources and/or the reputation of the University.

• Understanding of resource management processes and skills to apply them effectively.

• Record of and commitment to continuing professional development.

• Knowledge and understanding of the NHS policies and procedures.

• Good presentation skills with the ability to communicate complex information effectively.

• Ability to represent the School on a national and international basis.

• The ability to organise workload and prioritise competing demands.

• Ability to manage resources and staff.

• Commitment and enthusiasm for working collaboratively to advance the teaching and research priorities of the School and clinical service.

• Must be a team player who can develop effective internal and external research and where appropriate practice links.

• This position is exempted from the Rehabilitation of Offenders (Exceptions) Order (Northern Ireland) 1979 and any applicant who is offered employment will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Check/Criminal Records Bureau Check. This post requires the applicant to perform Exposure Prone Procedures (EPPs).

• Applicants must comply with the Terms and Conditions of the University’s substantive Clinical Academic Contract and the Honorary Consultant Contract of the Relevant HSC organisation. Fellowship in Dental Surgery or Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery, or equivalent.

Desirable Criteria:

• Completion of a PGCHET (or equivalent) or HEA membership.

• Have evidence of supervising research activities of other Post-Doctoral Fellows or Postgraduate Students.

• Evidence of having obtained major funding from government or private charitable agencies to support independent research.

• Evidence of assisting in supervision of PhD or undergraduate research projects, or projects conducted by junior postdoctoral fellows.

• Evidence of innovation in clinical care or health service development. It is intended to make an appointment at Clinical Senior Lecturer level, however in exceptional circumstances where it has not been possible to appoint at this level, consideration will be given to appointing at Clinical Lecturer level or on the Education profile.