Job Purpose 

To make a substantial and positive contribution to the strategic direction of the School/College through contributing and providing academic leadership and support in Orthodontics. You will play a leading role in the delivery of high-quality teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate level in Orthodontics. You will actively participate in supporting the management of the Section of Clinical Dentistry and engage and build effective relationships with all key stakeholders and additionally undertake a leadership role as required.

Applicants will be expected to perform the duties of an Honorary Consultant in Orthodontics.

Main Duties and Responsibilities 

1.  Undertake a leading role in the design and delivery of a range of teaching, assessment and feedback activities in Orthodontics, in an environment that promotes scholarly learning for both undergraduate and taught postgraduate students, participating actively and in accordance with the teaching objectives of the Dental School. This may include delivery of seminars, lectures, clinical and pre-clinical teaching. On average, there are 90 undergraduate students per year. 

2. Lead the development of inclusive and innovative approaches to teaching, learning and assessment, ensuring that the quality of educational opportunities is available to undergraduate students, continually enhancing and recognising the needs of a diverse student cohort and taking appropriate responsibility for managing associated cultural changes. 

3. Undertake academic management and lead on the ongoing development and review of the undergraduate curricula.
4.  Responsible for the supervision of undergraduate, PGT and PGR student research and undergraduate elective projects to ensure their effective development and assist with difficulties (e.g., learning support/problems).

5.  Provide and create effective networks and arrangements to ensure timely and appropriate feedback to students is presented to support learning.

6.  Actively engage in scholarship relevant to the delivery of dental education and disseminate outcomes appropriately.

7.  Undertake academic management and leadership roles and responsibilities to ensure high quality teaching, administration, setting and monitoring standards across the academic department and wider School.

8.  To undertake clinical duties as an Honorary Consultant in Orthodontics, as agreed in annual joint University/ NHS job planning. These are outlined below.

9.  Undertake undergraduate teaching activity at outreach centres and hospitals located outwith the Dental School & Hospital if required.

10. Act as project leader on major research projects (educational, scientific, subject specific or clinical) as appropriate to the level of the post. 

For Appointment at Professorial level:

11. We expect all the above duties to be performed with a higher degree of independence, leadership and responsibility, particularly in relation to collaboration, research or scholarship & teaching in relation to support and enhancement of the school’s profile both nationally and internationally.

12. Take a leading role across the School/College in relation to strategic learning and teaching initiatives.

13. Represent the School/College/University at significant external events.

These tasks are not intended to be exhaustive but simply a number of major tasks that the appointee may be reasonably expected to perform.

Main NHS Clinical Duties and Responsibilities:

1. To lead and contribute to all aspects of the clinical activity of the Department of Orthodontics.
2. Perform duties at other hospitals and clinics as required.
3. To contribute to the patient referral vetting process.  
4. Whilst there are no out of hours on call commitment, there is a duty consultant service during working hours and the postholder will contribute to this rota.  
5. To contribute and support the active clinical governance programme of quality improvement projects, clinical audit, protocol development and supervision of staff in training and specialty dentists undertaking such projects. This also includes working within the clinical policy framework of NHS GGC.
6. Manage the clinical administration related to service delivery utilising existing administrative support and systems and engaging with the active development of modern processes for the service under the NHS GGC Digital Strategy.
7. Co-operate with the existing consultant team with regards to planned leave in order to ensure continuity and delivery of the expected clinical service and teaching level across the year, annualised where necessary.
8. Actively integrate with colleagues as a team to deliver the clinical service and reporting to the Clinical Lead in Orthodontics on clinical matters.
9. Play a role in training junior staff including foundation trainees and specialist trainees (both NHS and academic) mainly in Orthodontics but may include specialties with whom we have a working relationship for patient management e.g. Oral Surgery, Restorative Dentistry, Paediatric Dentistry, Radiology.
10. There is an expectation that the individual will work together with NHS and University staff to facilitate and take part in clinical trials and clinically related research as opportunities arise.

Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills and Experience 

Knowledge/Qualifications 

Essential: 

A1 Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework level 12 [PhD or MD] or equivalent in related discipline.

A2 Registrable qualification with the General Dental Council and must be fully registered at the time of post commencement. 

A3 Eligible for inclusion on the GDC Specialist List in Orthodontics and must be included on the specialist list by the time of post commencement.

A4 Successful completion of an SAC approved 3 year pre CCST training programme in Orthodontics, or equivalent.

A5 Successful completion of an SAC approved, 2 year minimum, training programme in a Fixed Term training appointment (FTTA) in Orthodontics (post CCST training), or within 6 months of completion of such training, or equivalent.

A6 Have passed the Intercollegiate Specialty Fellowship Examination in Orthodontics or equivalent. 

A7 Hold, working towards, or be willing to work towards a certificate in Academic Practice, or equivalent learning and teaching qualification

For appointment at Professorial level:

A8 Comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge and understanding of future direction of research and scholarship issues, both nationally and internationally

Desirable: - 

B1 Fellowship in Dental Surgery or MFDS from one of the Royal Surgical Colleges, or equivalent.

Skills

Essential: 

C1 Proven ability to deliver research-informed teaching 

C2 Excellent administrative, time management and organisational skills

C3 Good IT skills 

C4 Ability to motivate staff and provide strong academic leadership C5 Excellent communication skills, both written and oral with the ability to engage at all levels within the Subject, School, College and wider-University 

C6 Demonstrably excellent presentation skills 

C7 Willingness and ability to work as part of a team

C8 Ability to lead the clinical team, ability to deal with all aspects of clinical work including leading and directing both a multi-professional team and multi-disciplinary clinics. 

For Appointment at Professorial level:

C9 Proven leadership and motivational skills in teaching and learning and the student experience more broadly.

C10 Proven people management skills

C11 Proven commitment to supporting the career development of colleagues and to other forms of collegiality appropriate to the career stage.

C12 Proven ability to lead and deliver high quality and innovative teaching, including assessment and curriculum development.

Experience

Essential: 

E1 Significant experience of delivering undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and assessment in Orthodontics

E2 Ability to evidence dissemination of and outputs/publications from research or learning, teaching & scholarship (Knowledge Exchange).

E5 Track record of successfully securing research and/or scholarship funding/ grants/activities as appropriate

E6 Experience of successful supervision and development/mentorship/coaching of postgraduate taught/research students in subject area.

E8 Experience in administration of dental teaching programmes 

E9 Experience of management processes in an academic environment

E10 Proven ability and experience of leadership and management of staff in an academic and clinical environment  

E11 Proven ability to engage and establish collaborative working arrangements with colleagues, internally and externally, to foster collaboration across the University and with colleagues in other institutions.

E12 Recognised expertise in subject discipline/specialism to develop new knowledge and understanding within the field.

For Appointment at Professorial level:

E13 Extensive experience of teaching and supervision of postgraduate students.

E14 Evidence to forge new and effective collaborations with external stakeholders (e.g. industry and company partners)

E15 Significant leadership participation at conferences, committees or groups nationally and internationally.

E 16 Proven track record of developing impact related to research or learning, teaching and scholarship.

E17 Evidence of Esteem indicators such as invited lectures, committee membership, working groups or prizes.

E18 A thorough understanding and track record in contributing to broader academic leadership and management at School/Service/College level.

Desirable:

   F1 Evidence of establishing collaborative working arrangements (SL)

   F2 Experience of supervising postgraduate taught / research students (SL)