Overview

The School of Clinical Dentistry is seeking to appoint a Clinical Teacher in Outreach to support the delivery and development of undergraduate outreach training.

Outreach placements form a core component of the Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) and Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy (DH&DT) programmes, providing students with supervised clinical experience in primary care settings. The successful candidate will support students’ transition from working in a secondary care environment to primary care, help coordinate placements across partner general dental practices, support students and educators and ensure high standards of patient care and educational quality.

The role will involve working closely with partner practices across South Yorkshire and North Derbyshire, maintaining strong professional relationships and supporting the delivery of safe, high-quality clinical training.

This post would suit an experienced dental practitioner with an interest in education in primary care and clinical training in outreach environments.

You will participate in clinical governance, staff development and the University Staff Review and Development Scheme (SRDS). An appropriate honorary clinical contract will be sought with Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Main duties and responsibilities

Support Student Transition from Secondary to Primary care

• Contribute to the leadership and development of learning related to primary dental care, including leadership, management and teamworking
• Support preparation for NHS Foundation Training

Outreach Programme Leadership

• Contribute to the leadership and development of the Outreach curriculum for BDS and DH&DT programmes.
• Ensure outreach teaching meets required educational and regulatory standards and supports continuous improvement.
• Maintain awareness of the NHS dental contract and primary care landscape to ensure outreach training remains relevant.

Placement Coordination and Partnerships

• Maintain strong relationships with partner dental practices and support recruitment of new placement sites where required.
• Coordinate outreach placements and oversee quality assurance across outreach sites.
• Support practices and clinical supervisors in delivering high-quality student learning experiences.

Teaching and Assessment

• Provide clinical and classroom teaching for undergraduate dental students.
• Contribute to teaching development and the School’s learning and teaching strategy.
• Lead marking and assessment associated with primary care and outreach placements and rotations.
• Facilitate reflective learning activities, including Storytelling Seminars.

Student Support

• Provide mentorship and pastoral support for students undertaking outreach placements.
• Support students experiencing academic or professional difficulties and implement appropriate action plans.
• Act as a point of escalation for issues arising during outreach placements.

Governance, Safety and Professional Standards

• Ensure high standards of patient safety and professional conduct in outreach settings.
• Manage and resolve issues arising in placements, including complaints, conduct concerns, or indemnity matters.
• Support clinical governance and quality assurance processes across outreach sites.

Programme Management

• Chair relevant meetings and contribute to annual review processes for outreach placements.
• Support organisation of outreach study days and related educational activities.
• Manage operational issues or emergencies affecting student placements or patient safety.

General Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of clinical professionalism and educational practice.
• Participate in School and University governance and professional development activities.
• Undertake other duties appropriate to the grade and remit of the post.
• Carry out other duties, commensurate with the grade and remit of the post

Person Specification

Our diverse community of staff and students recognises the unique abilities, backgrounds, and beliefs of all. We foster a culture where everyone feels they belong and are respected. Even if your past experience doesn't match perfectly with this role's criteria, your contribution is valuable, and we encourage you to apply. Please ensure that you reference the application criteria in the application statement when you apply.

Essential criteria

• Full registration GDC (General Dental Council) with appropriate relevant post-qualifying experience in a relevant dental field - Application
• Ability to build and maintain successful partnerships with placement providers- Application
• Significant experience of the workings of a GDP practice, including the NHS contract- Application
• Experience of working in primary care settings and supporting student learning- Application / Interview
• Evidence of and commitment to high quality, active, relevant and sustained CPD- Application/Interview
• Experience of dealing with complex issues (such as patient complaints) in line with guidance and protocol- Application/interview
• Experience of pastoral support for students, particularly those in crisis or in need of support, implementing successful interventions and action plans - Application/Interview
• Understanding and application of evidence-based dentistry- Application
• Ability to establish a professional relationship with patients and colleagues- Application/Interview
• Ability to assess and organise resources, and plan and progress work activities- Application / Interview

Desirable criteria 

• Experience of mentoring or teaching in a dental environment, a teaching qualification or equivalent status (e.g. CertEd, Fellow of the Higher Education Academy) - Application

Further Information

It is anticipated that the selection process will take place within 2 weeks of the closing date. This will consist of a question and answer interview. We plan to let candidates know if they have progressed to the selection stage as soon as possible following shortlisting. Contact the Operation Teams (dental.ops@sheffield.ac.uk ) if you require any reasonable adjustments.

Our vision and strategic plan

We are the University of Sheffield. This is our vision: sheffield.ac.uk/vision (opens in new window).

What we offer

• A minimum of 41 days annual leave including bank holiday and closure days (pro rata) with the ability to purchase more.
• Flexible working opportunities, including hybrid working for some roles.
• Generous pension scheme.
• A wide range of discounts and rewards on shopping, eating out and travel.
• A variety of staff networks, providing opportunities for social interaction, peer support and personal development (for example, Race Equality, LGBT+, Women’s and Parent’s networks).
• Recognition Awards to reward staff who go above and beyond in their role.
• A commitment to your development access to learning and mentoring schemes; integrated with our Academic Career Pathways
• A range of generous family-friendly policies
  • paid time off for parenting and caring emergencies
  • access to menopause support in the workplace
  • paid time off and support for fertility treatment
  • and more

More details can be found on our benefits page: sheffield.ac.uk/jobs/benefits (opens in a new window).

We are a Disability Confident Leader (opens in a new window). If you have a disability and meet the essential criteria for this job you will be invited to take part in the next stage of the selection process.

Criminal record

An enhanced/enhanced with barred lists DBS check will be needed for this role. More details  on  the  checks  can  be  found  on  the  Government  website: gov.uk/criminal-record-checks-apply-role (opens in a new window).

Possession of a criminal record is not an automatic bar to employment at the University of Sheffield. We recognise the value of steady employment in the rehabilitation process and examine each case in its own right. More information can be found on our Information for candidates page:- sheffield.ac.uk/jobs/candidates (opens in a new window).