Newcastle University
Lecturer in Restorative Dentistry
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The Role
We are looking for a suitably qualified dentist for the post of Clinical Lecturer in Restorative Dentistry. You will be required to become actively involved in the teaching and research programmes of the School. In research, you will be expected to contribute to existing research activity in one of our current research themes (translational oral biosciences, applied oral health care or dental education), developing towards independence as a researcher. In teaching, you will be expected to contribute to academic and clinical teaching on our undergraduate clinical BDS and BSc courses and our developing portfolio of postgraduate courses. In addition, appropriately qualified candidates will have the opportunity to undertake clinical work in the Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation trust.
The Person (Essential)
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Essential
- Detailed clinical knowledge in the field of Restorative Dentistry at a level applicable to teaching on the undergraduate BDS/BSc curriculum
- Clinical chairside dental teaching experience in an academic setting
- Substantial experience in leading and teaching on clinical skills courses for undergraduates
- Evidence of leadership in an academic setting
- Experience of undertaking research
- Experience of preparing research proposals for submission to competitive funding organisations (e.g. NIHR and Industry)
- Evidence of publication within peer-reviewed journals
- Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English, adequate to enable effective communication about dental topics with patients and colleagues
- Demonstrates appropriate technical and clinical competence in restorative dentistry and provides evidence of the development of diagnostic skills and clinical judgement
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Desirable
- An awareness of significant developments in restorative dentistry globally and in the UK
- Supervision of postgraduate students in research
- An interest in research aligned to one of the School’s three themes
Attributes and Behaviour
Essential
- Satisfactory pre-employment health screen
- Commitment to the University's research-strategy and mission
- Commitment to the University and School's engagement strategy
- Commitment to own personal development and understand its importance
- Ability to work in teams and across disciplines
- Excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to meet deadlines and manage conflicting priorities
- Is fit to practice dentistry and at the time of appointment will have satisfactory enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) or Disclosure Scotland/ Access NI checks (or equivalent)
Qualifications
Essential
- BDS Degree
- Full registration with the United Kingdom General Dental Council (GDC)
- PhD or equivalent, in a topic related to dentistry or oral health that aligns to the school’s research themes
- Eligible for honorary clinical status with the Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Fellowship of HEA or equivalent and/or an academic teaching qualification
Desirable
- Diploma or Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery (MFDS) Membership of the Joint Faculties (MJDF) or MCGDent or equivalent
Salary
- £56,763.00
Closing Date
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- 21/10/2026
Informal enquiries may be made to Dr Simon Stone, Deputy Head of School by e-mailing simon.stone@newcastle.ac.uk
Further information about the School of Dental Sciences can be found at http://www.ncl.ac.uk/dental/
Newcastle University is a global University where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. As a University of Sanctuary, we aim to provide a welcoming place of safety for all, offering opportunities to people fleeing violence and persecution.
We are committed to being a fully inclusive university which actively recruits, supports and retains colleagues from all sectors of society. We value diversity as well as celebrate, support and thrive on the contributions of all of our employees and the communities they represent. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from individuals who can complement our existing teams, we believe that success is built on having teams whose backgrounds and experiences reflect the diversity of our university and student population.
At Newcastle University we hold a Gold Athena Swan award in recognition of our good employment practices for the advancement of gender equality. We also hold a Race Equality Charter Bronze award in recognition of our work towards tackling race inequality in higher education REC. We are a Disability Confident employer and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role as part of the offer and interview scheme.
In addition, we are a member of the Euraxess initiative supporting researchers in Europe.
Requisition ID: 29829
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