Job summary
The post holder will work as part of the team that is responsible for the education (clinical and academic) of student dental therapist/hygienists within the School of Dental Therapy and Hygiene (DTH) to meet the General Dental Council learning outcomes to become registrants (approx. 30 per year). The post holder will be supporting the clinical supervision of 6,000 per annum patient database across various sites and disciplines whilst maintaining the Trust's standards of quality in service delivery. This is in conjunction with meeting the standards and requirements of various stakeholders such as the GDC Education quality assurance team and Kings College London
Main duties of the job
Clinical Responsibilities
Education and Training
Staff Management and Performance
Governance/Quality Control responsibilities
About us
The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.
We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.
King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.
Details
Date posted
26 September 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£56,276 to £63,176 a year per annum, including high cost allowance, Pro Rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
213-Division-A-7478980-A
Job locations
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Bessemer Road
London
SE5 9RS
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities:
Provide high quality dental treatment to patients in Kings College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (KCH), either directly or via students being supervised. Provide supervision for student therapist/hygienists clinical activity on clinics across all campuses of Kings Dental Institute and outreach placements, including Norwood Academy and Queen Marys Hospital. The applicant should have an interest in all aspects of dentistry associated with the dental therapists Scope of Practice.
Communicating complex medical/dental information in a manner which is understandable.
Ensure communication with other clinical colleagues (involved in with programme) to ensure consistent clinical practices.
Work with consultant teams in the other divisions of the Dental Hospital to co-ordinate and deliver multi-disciplinary patient care.
Act autonomously in best interests of patient and students.
Offer specialist knowledge that benefits patients, students and staff.
Maintain up to date knowledge and skills on clinical techniques and their application to patient dental care. Provide clinical advice to staff on dental matters, as appropriate.
Act as the first line contact for dealing with informal patient or student complaints.
Partake in Clinical Audit, Clinical Governance within the KCH quality assurance measures and processes.
Ensure collaborative and consistent clinical practices in all clinical disciplines.
The post holder should have an interest in all aspects of dentistry associated with the dental therapists Scope of Practice.
Education and Training:
To contribute to academic and clinical programmes delivered by KCL, with particular focus on undergraduate dental therapy and hygiene degree programme.
To prepare and deliver lectures / tutorials to student dental therapists and hygienists in order to satisfy the GDC learning outcomes and be responsible for quality assurance of the teaching programmes delivered.
To deliver specialised information within the scope of the Dental Therapist/Hygiene profession lectures and information delivery in large group (60 delegates) or small group setting (10) using innovative teaching methods.
To partake in all aspects of the academic, practical and clinical assessment processes for the programmes for each discipline. This includes design, marking of student assessments, provision of student feedback and supporting students who have been identified as needing support.
To maintain records of student activity. Written records of student progress will be prepared and maintained in order to track and monitor student progress throughout their programme of study and ensure educational milestones are being met.
To demonstrate and assess operative techniques during the pre-clinical courses for dental therapy/hygiene students to ensure safety clinical gateways are met.
To offer pastoral support to all students but also supporting students under remedial measures (individualised support plans). This requires empathy to support students during challenging times
To raise Student Fitness to Practice and Professionalism concerns (following KCL policy) and report to appropriate staff member.
Act as the first line contact for dealing with informal patient or student complaints and escalate where necessary.
To support the Senior Dental Nurse in specialised stock control.
To collaborate by working with the Dental Team Education Centre in educational delivery in under / post graduate training.
To participate in dental health promotion visits. These are arranged throughout the student training programme and will require preparation of material and travelling to outreach/community based placements with a group of students.
People Management and Performance:
Manage and motivate staff within the department to deliver and improve services so meeting the needs of students and patients.
Provide support for the department to manage expected and unexpected events within the scope of the student / staff activity.
Supervise and monitor students rostering and skill mix to maximise effective delivery of an effective service (educational and academic).
Ensures risk assessments are completed and actions implemented to meet the health and welfare needs of staff, patients and students.
To regularly monitor and report on quality assurance within organisational frameworks.
Uses problem solving approach. Manages and prioritises workload which changes on a daily basis. Is responsive to changes in work patterns and deal with interruptions frequently during the day.
Periods of concentration required while carrying out duties which may involve direct contact, investigations and report writing.
Ensure personal and professional development of yourself and team/ students through different mechanisms.
Manage individuals (students) objectives to identify assets and weaknesses, providing support and counselling.
Demonstrate an awareness of the physiological, psychological and social needs of students, recognise the signs of stress and promote a supportive and happy work environment
Frequently deals with staffing issues some of which may be conflicting
Governance/Quality Control:
Comply with all the Primary Care Dental Service clinical policies, including IRMER, Health & Safety requirements, Data Protection and other legislation or procedures relevant to the safe practice of dentistry for both patients and staff.
Undertake in departmental educational quality assurance processes that meet the GDC Standards for Education 21 requirements and Preparing for Practice.
Take part in staff meetings and training organised by and for the School
Maintain and complete all required Trust mandatory training.
Participate in all aspects of quality assurance and clinical governance, including audit, peer review and clinical supervision.
Participate in annual appraisal processes and demonstrate progression in line with key performance indicators agreed at appraisal.
Complete other duties delegated by senior staff.
To hold professional indemnity which provides protection for the professional duties undertaken within the hours of employment at the Trust.
Maintain CPD requirements to ensure maintenance on the General Dental Council Register.
Job descriptionJob responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities:
Provide high quality dental treatment to patients in Kings College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (KCH), either directly or via students being supervised. Provide supervision for student therapist/hygienists clinical activity on clinics across all campuses of Kings Dental Institute and outreach placements, including Norwood Academy and Queen Marys Hospital. The applicant should have an interest in all aspects of dentistry associated with the dental therapists Scope of Practice.
Communicating complex medical/dental information in a manner which is understandable.
Ensure communication with other clinical colleagues (involved in with programme) to ensure consistent clinical practices.
Work with consultant teams in the other divisions of the Dental Hospital to co-ordinate and deliver multi-disciplinary patient care.
Act autonomously in best interests of patient and students.
Offer specialist knowledge that benefits patients, students and staff.
Maintain up to date knowledge and skills on clinical techniques and their application to patient dental care. Provide clinical advice to staff on dental matters, as appropriate.
Act as the first line contact for dealing with informal patient or student complaints.
Partake in Clinical Audit, Clinical Governance within the KCH quality assurance measures and processes.
Ensure collaborative and consistent clinical practices in all clinical disciplines.
The post holder should have an interest in all aspects of dentistry associated with the dental therapists Scope of Practice.
Education and Training:
To contribute to academic and clinical programmes delivered by KCL, with particular focus on undergraduate dental therapy and hygiene degree programme.
To prepare and deliver lectures / tutorials to student dental therapists and hygienists in order to satisfy the GDC learning outcomes and be responsible for quality assurance of the teaching programmes delivered.
To deliver specialised information within the scope of the Dental Therapist/Hygiene profession lectures and information delivery in large group (60 delegates) or small group setting (10) using innovative teaching methods.
To partake in all aspects of the academic, practical and clinical assessment processes for the programmes for each discipline. This includes design, marking of student assessments, provision of student feedback and supporting students who have been identified as needing support.
To maintain records of student activity. Written records of student progress will be prepared and maintained in order to track and monitor student progress throughout their programme of study and ensure educational milestones are being met.
To demonstrate and assess operative techniques during the pre-clinical courses for dental therapy/hygiene students to ensure safety clinical gateways are met.
To offer pastoral support to all students but also supporting students under remedial measures (individualised support plans). This requires empathy to support students during challenging times
To raise Student Fitness to Practice and Professionalism concerns (following KCL policy) and report to appropriate staff member.
Act as the first line contact for dealing with informal patient or student complaints and escalate where necessary.
To support the Senior Dental Nurse in specialised stock control.
To collaborate by working with the Dental Team Education Centre in educational delivery in under / post graduate training.
To participate in dental health promotion visits. These are arranged throughout the student training programme and will require preparation of material and travelling to outreach/community based placements with a group of students.
People Management and Performance:
Manage and motivate staff within the department to deliver and improve services so meeting the needs of students and patients.
Provide support for the department to manage expected and unexpected events within the scope of the student / staff activity.
Supervise and monitor students rostering and skill mix to maximise effective delivery of an effective service (educational and academic).
Ensures risk assessments are completed and actions implemented to meet the health and welfare needs of staff, patients and students.
To regularly monitor and report on quality assurance within organisational frameworks.
Uses problem solving approach. Manages and prioritises workload which changes on a daily basis. Is responsive to changes in work patterns and deal with interruptions frequently during the day.
Periods of concentration required while carrying out duties which may involve direct contact, investigations and report writing.
Ensure personal and professional development of yourself and team/ students through different mechanisms.
Manage individuals (students) objectives to identify assets and weaknesses, providing support and counselling.
Demonstrate an awareness of the physiological, psychological and social needs of students, recognise the signs of stress and promote a supportive and happy work environment
Frequently deals with staffing issues some of which may be conflicting
Governance/Quality Control:
Comply with all the Primary Care Dental Service clinical policies, including IRMER, Health & Safety requirements, Data Protection and other legislation or procedures relevant to the safe practice of dentistry for both patients and staff.
Undertake in departmental educational quality assurance processes that meet the GDC Standards for Education 21 requirements and Preparing for Practice.
Take part in staff meetings and training organised by and for the School
Maintain and complete all required Trust mandatory training.
Participate in all aspects of quality assurance and clinical governance, including audit, peer review and clinical supervision.
Participate in annual appraisal processes and demonstrate progression in line with key performance indicators agreed at appraisal.
Complete other duties delegated by senior staff.
To hold professional indemnity which provides protection for the professional duties undertaken within the hours of employment at the Trust.
Maintain CPD requirements to ensure maintenance on the General Dental Council Register.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Registered Dental Therapist
- Experience of working within the Primary Dental Care and/or Community Dental Service and/or Hospital settings
- Significant clinical experience
- Experience in teaching in Higher Education
- Familiarity with the GDC regulations
- Excellent organisational skills, ability to manage own time and plan timed activities
Desirable
- Familiar with General Dental Council 'Preparing for Practice' and 'Standards of Education'
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Able to take instruction and direction and work effectively as part of a team
- Ability to record and retrieve information on paper/electronic records as appropriate
- Evidence of reflective practice
- Competent clinical practitioner who is aware of the clinical limitations and recognises the need to seek advice and support appropriately
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma or BSc Dental Therapy and Hygiene
- Full registration with the GDC
Desirable
- Higher Education teaching Qualification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Registered Dental Therapist
- Experience of working within the Primary Dental Care and/or Community Dental Service and/or Hospital settings
- Significant clinical experience
- Experience in teaching in Higher Education
- Familiarity with the GDC regulations
- Excellent organisational skills, ability to manage own time and plan timed activities
Desirable
- Familiar with General Dental Council 'Preparing for Practice' and 'Standards of Education'
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Able to take instruction and direction and work effectively as part of a team
- Ability to record and retrieve information on paper/electronic records as appropriate
- Evidence of reflective practice
- Competent clinical practitioner who is aware of the clinical limitations and recognises the need to seek advice and support appropriately
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma or BSc Dental Therapy and Hygiene
- Full registration with the GDC
Desirable
- Higher Education teaching Qualification
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional informationDisclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Bessemer Road
London
SE5 9RS
Employer's website
https://www.kch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Bessemer Road
London
SE5 9RS
Employer's website
Salary range
- £56,276 - £63,176 per year