Tutor Dental Therapist
At a glance
- Band
- Band 7
- Contract
- Fixed-term
- Pattern
- Part-time
- Posted
- 14/09/2026
- Closes
- 28/09/2026
Sponsorship verdict
This contract type is not eligible for Skilled Worker sponsorship.
NHS Trusts cannot issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for part-time, bank, locum, zero-hours, job-share or short fixed-term (under 12 months) contracts under current Home Office rules. This applies even when the wider Trust holds a Skilled Worker licence.
Role summary
This role is for a highly motivated dental therapist to educate future dental professionals. You will work with experienced staff to develop knowledge, skills, and behaviours in students, contributing to high-quality academic and clinical training. The position involves delivering education, clinical supervision, and assessment for Dental Hygiene and Therapy students. It is based at the Royal National ENT & Eastman Dental Hospitals.
Essential criteria
- Diploma or BSc in Dental Hygiene or Dental Therapy
- Full registration with the General Dental Council
Desirable criteria
- Post Graduate Certification in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education or equivalent
- Higher degree (MSc, PhD or equivalent)
- Knowledge of the clinical and educational expectations for training dental hygienists
- Evidence of clinical experience in general dental practice: oWorking to full scope of practice oDemonstrating depth of understanding of the role
- Ability to work effectively within a team
- Experience of delivering education and training to dental professionals
- Skills and Abilities
- Advanced IT skills (including MS Office Suite)
- Able to demonstrate knowledge of quality assurance in education
- Ability to draw on a range of methods and techniques to effectively engage participants in the process of learning
- Experience supervising trainees within the clinical environment
- Experience of student assessments / examinations
- Communication
- Ability to communicate highly complex information with clarity and sensitivity to a range of audiences
- Ability to provide candid and constructive feedback to students and peers
- Personal and People Development
- Familiarity with GDC regulations and standards
- Good organisational and time management skills, ability to plan and prioritise own workload
- Ability to motivate, support and manage emotions of others in a highly demanding training environment
- Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion
- Demonstrate understanding and uphold the NHS and educational obligations of Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging.
- Knowledge and Qualifications
- Diploma or BSc in Dental Hygiene or Dental Therapy
- Full registration with the General Dental Council
- Post Graduate Certification in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education or equivalent
- Higher degree (MSc, PhD or equivalent)
- Knowledge of the clinical and educational expectations for training dental hygienists
- Evidence of clinical experience in general dental practice: oWorking to full scope of practice oDemonstrating depth of understanding of the role
- Ability to work effectively within a team
- Experience of delivering education and training to dental professionals
- Skills and Abilities
- Advanced IT skills (including MS Office Suite)
- Able to demonstrate knowledge of quality assurance in education
- Ability to draw on a range of methods and techniques to effectively engage participants in the process of learning
- Experience supervising trainees within the clinical environment
- Experience of student assessments / examinations
- Communication
- Ability to communicate highly complex information with clarity and sensitivity to a range of audiences
- Ability to provide candid and constructive feedback to students and peers
- Personal and People Development
- Familiarity with GDC regulations and standards
- Good organisational and time management skills, ability to plan and prioritise own workload
- Ability to motivate, support and manage emotions of others in a highly demanding training environment
- Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion
- Demonstrate understanding and uphold the NHS and educational obligations of Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging.
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 7 at £46,148 – £52,809 a year, across England.
This advert: £58,133 – £65,261 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Tutor Dental Therapist
The closing date is 28 September 2026
Job summary
Applications are invited for a highly motivated, dynamic and flexible dental therapist who is interested in educating the future workforce.
You will work alongside experienced clinical and academic staff to develop knowledge, skills and behaviours - ensuring professional and confidential graduates. As a team we actively encourage innovation in our education and assessment.
You will need to hold current GDC registration as a dental therapist with at least 3 years current experience working within primary or secondary care, experience within NHS is preferrable. Educational experience is desirable but not essential, the role is ideal for someone who would like to expand their role through teaching and influencing the education of the next generation of dental professionals.
The post is based at the Royal National ENT & Eastman Dental Hospitals, part of University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Successful applicants will join an established Dental Education Team committed to high quality research-based academic and clinical teaching.
Main duties of the job
To support the delivery, supervision, and continuous development of high-quality academic and clinical training for Dental Hygiene and Therapy students, contributi
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