About the role:

We are seeking to appoint a Dental Therapist to join the clinical supervisory team. The Position will be based at Carlisle Dental Education Centre at least 2 days per week, where you will work alongside other dental colleagues to provide clinical supervision for undergraduate students undertaking BDS and BSc Dental Therapy programmes. The teaching within the two programmes is highly integrated and the School operates primarily within a primary care framework. In addition to clinical supervision, subsequent days will include engaging in wider teaching and assessment of undergraduate students and contributing to course administration in Preston campus or using online platforms. 

About you:

You should have substantial experience of working as a Dental Therapist in a primary care setting, along with experience in clinical training and supervision of the dental team.

You should hold a Diploma in Dental Hygiene and Therapy, or a Degree in Oral Sciences or Dental Hygiene and Therapy. If you hold the diploma, you must be willing to undertake degree studies on appointment, which will be funded. Registration with the GDC as a Dental Therapist is essential.

An active networker, with excellent clinical and communication skills, you will have the ability to work well within a team and will be IT literate in the use of standard Microsoft packages. The work requires frequent travel to the Preston campus and hence you must have the ability to travel independently between sites.

Applicants need to meet all essential criteria on the person specification to be considered for interview.

The role is advertised as a full-time role; however, part time roles and job shares can be considered. 

Informal discussions are welcomed – please contact Sarah Duerden, Principal Lecturer, by email in the first instance 

Use of AI in applications: We want to understand your genuine interest in the role and artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application. However, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience and the written elements of your application should accurately reflect your own communication style. Applications that rely too heavily on AI tools can appear generic and lack the detail we need to assess your skills and experience.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

What we can offer you:

We have a fantastic package of rewards and lifestyle benefits – from an attractive annual leave entitlement to access to a comprehensive employee benefits platform which includes a 24/7 online GP.

Our people are our most important asset. We’ll encourage you to make the most of your talents and continually develop your skills and knowledge. As well as realising your career ambitions, you’ll be making a positive difference to other people’s lives. 

About us:

We are proud to be a diverse, multicultural university. We are committed to building a truly inclusive culture where diversity is championed. Applications are particularly welcomed from individuals who will support the diversification within the University and support its development of a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all.

The University is committed to providing a safe environment to study, work and visit, protecting children, young people and adults at risk from harm and abuse. Our safeguarding policy and safer recruitment procedure outlines our approach, alongside other internal policies, procedures and guidance which can be found on our Safeguarding page.

Applicants applying for roles in regulated activity and that are listed as an exception under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 will be required to disclose any spent and unspent convictions and undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check at the appropriate level, the University will only ask an applicant to make an application for a DBS check if they are legally entitled to.

Closing Date: 27 Sep 2026

Division: Academic/Research

Salary: £42,254 to £48,822 per annum