Position Details

Department of Dentistry, School of Health Sciences, College of Medicine and Health

Location: University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham UK

Full time starting salary is normally in the range £109,725 to £145,478

Clinical

Part Time (8 hours per week)

Permanent

Closing date: 29th January 2026

Background

With over 120 Dental, Dental Hygiene and Therapy students per year, large cohorts of postgraduate research students and taught master’s students and a committed group of staff, Dentistry is an exciting and dynamic place to study, undertake research and work. The Department continues to grow and is well placed to meet the demands and challenges of the future.

Dentistry is proud of its undergraduate courses in Dental Surgery, and Dental Hygiene & Therapy, and its research-based postgraduate and taught master’s programmes.

The clinical dental courses at Birmingham provide a solid foundation for learning upon which to build experience and excellence in patient care. Our long-standing and pioneering approach to teaching whole patient care throughout the BDS course enables students to integrate the specific clinical skills they acquire from our speciality teaching areas and execute comprehensive treatment for their patients.

Our academics join forces with leading global industry partners such as Unilever, Philips, and Mars to develop and trial new products which will have health impacts far beyond dental issues, including in diabetes and heart disease. Our research has also led to several clinical assessment tools being launched for high- street dentists, and other healthcare professionals, including low-cost tests to help people stop smoking. Following significant investment, the first new build Dental Hospital and Department in the UK for 40 years opened in April 2016 to great acclaim.

Oral infectious and inflammatory diseases are the most common human diseases worldwide and cause significant morbidity, impacting upon general health, wellbeing, and mortality rates. Their impact on the economy is substantial. Our research is making significant inroads into understanding their pathobiology and translating this into novel treatments.

Oral cancer is the 6th most common form of cancer with survival rates of only 60% and we aim to impact significantly upon these statistics through our collaborative research activities. Our interdisciplinary research excellence in the field of tissue regeneration and rehabilitation draws upon multi-disciplinary expertise in the biological, physical, and biological sciences to improve current, and develop future, therapeutic solutions.

Our clinician-basic science partnerships provide broad expertise and enable us to exploit our findings through clinical research and trials of novel diagnostics and therapeutics in collaboration with our NHS partners. While our state-of-the-art purpose-built laboratories (620 m²) and associated clinical trials suites house cutting-edge technologies enabling us to explore disease mechanisms, improve our understanding of pathogenic processes, and formulate new healthcare solutions.

The strengths of our internationally leading teams centre upon a detailed and sound understanding of disease mechanisms, which help us develop novel diagnostic and therapeutic strategies for periodontal, pulpal and peri radicular diseases, caries and oral cancer; are enhanced by strong local, national and international (Europe, North/South America, Far-East, Asia) collaborations.

Our state-of-the-art Dental Hospital opened in 2016 as the first integrated, stand-alone facility of its kind in the UK for almost 40 years. The building offers 650m² of on-site high technology laboratory space, including cell culture suites, confocal, micro-CT and scanning electron microscopy facilities, microbiology, immunology, molecular biology, histology, flow cytometry, analytical chemistry, photobiology, and biomaterials science laboratories. Specifically, our local microbiology laboratory is fully equipped including two anaerobic chambers, a bead beater for microbial sample extraction, and related molecular biology facilities.

A large liquid nitrogen facility for our two HTA-approved tissue banks onsite and a large patient cohort within the clinics of the Dental Hospital enable fast access to biological samples. Two associated clinical trials suites enable us to translate our discovery science into novel healthcare solutions, as well as research surgeries within the Institute for Translational Medicine and the Inflammation Research Facility (Queen Elizabeth Hospital). We forge strong clinical-basic science partnerships which provide broad expertise and enable us to exploit our discovery science through clinical research and trials of novel diagnostics and therapeutics in collaboration with NHS partners.

Dentistry at the University of Birmingham is a hub of innovation and excellence in oral and dental research and education. Ranked 22nd in the 2023 global QS rankings, our department is committed to maintaining and improving its world-class status. The growing strength and impact of the Dentistry’s collaborative interdisciplinary research was also recently highlighted in our excellent REF2021 scores. Dentistry (alongside Pharmacy and Nursing) ranked in the 1st quartile for % 4* outputs and 94% of our REF2021 return was deemed internationally excellent or world leading.

Our research is strategically organised into two overarching theme areas of ‘Clinical and Experimental Sciences’ and ‘Regeneration and Rehabilitation Sciences’. The groups comprise of expert and cognate interdisciplinary teams that operate broadly within and across the theme areas. The strengths of our world-renowned academics centre upon a detailed and sound understanding of disease mechanisms and translational research, which help us develop novel diagnostic and therapeutic strategies for periodontal, pulpal, endodontic and peri-radicular diseases, caries, skin and mucosal diseases, including oral cancer.

Profile of Birmingham Dental Hospital

Birmingham is a thriving city with a population approaching one million, and is located within the West Midlands, a region with a population of almost 5.5million. The city has excellent road and rail links, and its airport is currently the fastest growing in the country. A host of social, cultural, and sporting activities and entertainment are readily available within easy travelling distance. The International Convention Centre is the largest in Europe and includes a concert hall for the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra. Nearby are the National Indoor Arena, Town Hall, Museum and Art Gallery and the City Library, currently being rebuilt, and itself one of the largest in Europe. There are three professional theatres in the city and Stratford-upon-Avon is only 30 miles distance. On the outskirts of the city is the National Exhibition Centre which, besides being the regular home of many large national and international exhibitions, is also the venue for an increasing number of sports and entertainment events of note.

The Dental Hospital and School is situated in a £50M facility which opened in Spring 2016 on the Pebble Mill site in Edgbaston, providing the most modern facilities for staff and students in Europe. The modern, state-of-the-art facility was the first such building to be opened in 40 years in the UK. The Dental Hospital provides an outpatient and day care service with approximately 130,000 patient attendances per annum, of which some 20,000 are new patient registrations.

All the dental specialties are represented within the building by consultant clinics and University teaching Departments. Excellent liaison exists with clinical and laboratory departments within local Hospitals and a comprehensive range of investigative and reporting services are available to the site. The Dental Hospital is a Clinical Directorate constituting one of the specialist services of Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Trust.

Facilities

The main base will be the Birmingham Dental Hospital & School of Dentistry. The post holder will have full access to office, networked personal computing, and library facilities.

Role Summary

The Clinical Lecturer post is permanent with a focus on the delivery of Orthodontic education for the students registered on the BDS degree programme.

The main clinical duties of the post will be in the Birmingham Dental Hospital & School of Dentistry. However, as Orthodontic clinical placement clinical teaching may also be delivered in community clinics, there may be a need to visit the outreach clinical placement sites from a quality assurance and support perspective, on occasion.

In their role as Part-time Clinical Lecturer, the candidate will contribute to teaching and administration. In addition, the candidate will be expected to contribute to academic citizenship, likely to be demonstrated through generous, mutually respectful and supportive working relationships with all staff and students. Teaching will include: (a) development and leadership of major teaching programmes or equivalent; and (b) enhancement of the student experience and employability. Management and administration will include Departmental/School leadership and management activity with University wide involvement – for example through knowledge transfer, enterprise, business engagement, and public engagement or similar activities. Clinical service as part of an honorary Consultant contract with the Birmingham Community Health Care Trust.

Main Duties

Teaching and assessment of Orthodontics as agreed with the Head of Specialty and Department.
Administrative and student support activities at the discretion of the Head of Department.
To support, develop and promote all aspects of teaching for undergraduate students on the BDS course, both within and outside of the specialty of Orthodontics.
Develop clinical skills within Orthodontics.

Learning and Teaching

To carry out clinical teaching in both a simulated and clinical environment in Orthodontics using traditional (lectures, seminars and personal supervision) and contemporary methods.
Examine courses at all levels, i.e. undergraduate, postgraduate (at the appropriate time) and/or higher research degree students (at the appropriate time).
To plan and review own teaching approach.
To develop and apply innovative teaching approaches and materials to enable learning and enthuse students.
To develop programme proposals and contribute to the wider design of the Department teaching programme.
To undertake the full range of responsibilities in relation to supervision, marking and examining to ensure students’ progress is being monitored and reported in line with established procedures.
To develop approaches to teaching and learning which are appropriate for the University and subject area and reflect developing practices elsewhere.
To contribute to ad hoc educational projects undertaken within the Department, School, College and University.
To lead the design and delivery of a range of teaching, learning, assessment and feedback activities, and promote all aspects of teaching of undergraduate BDS within the remit of Orthodontics.
To be responsible for developing creative and innovative approaches to teaching and learning, ensuring that the quality of educational opportunities available to undergraduate students is continually enhanced.

Management/Administration/ Professional

To maintain registration with the GDC.
Active participation in subject group meetings.
Undertake academic course-related administrative tasks, including attendance at Examination Boards, as appropriate.
Undertake appropriate scholarships necessary to maintain effective teaching materials.
To participate in student recruitment activities where appropriate.
Contribute to Department management processes where appropriate.
Assess and organise resources effectively where appropriate.
Provide support and guidance to students, acting as a personal tutor, resolving and/or referring to specialist parties where appropriate.
Promote equality, diversity and inclusion through monitoring and evaluation and actively challenging unacceptable behaviour.

Clinical Service

Clinical activity in Orthodontics.
Develop clinical skills across Orthodontics.

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

BDS or equivalent.
Full GDC registration.
MFDS RCS or equivalent.
Completion of Dental foundation training or equivalent.
GDC Orthodontic Specialty list.
Successfully completed ISFE or shortly to sit the ISFE (must be within 6 months of interview).

Desirable

Diploma or master’s in clinical discipline.
Completion of a Royal College approved clinical training programme.
Eligibility for Dental Performers List.

Teaching

Essential

Relevant teaching experience.

Desirable

Relevant teaching qualification.

Knowledge, Skills and Achievements

Essential

Knowledge and skills related to clinical competencies needed to supervise undergraduate students delivering Orthodontic patient care.
Understanding of, and commitment to, an academic career.
Sound knowledge of Orthodontics.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills relevant to teaching activities.

Desirable

Knowledge of the academic and clinical centre offering the appointment and how this is best placed to support the research, education and clinical needs.
Prizes or distinctions.
Presentation of work at national and/or international meetings.
Significant publications in peer reviewed journals.

Administration/Other

Ability to contribute to School/Departmental management processes.
Ability to assess and organise resources effectively.
Experience of championing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in own work area.

OH and DBS required

The University is committed to safeguarding and we promote safe recruitment practice, therefore all associated pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. Due to the nature of the work undertaken in this role all successful applicants will be subject to a satisfactory Occupational Health and DBS clearance prior to appointment.

Further particulars can be found here

Informal enquiries to Professor Sunny Khambay, email: b.s.khambay.1@bham.ac.uk or Dr Upen Patel, email: u.s.patel@bham.ac.uk

Use of AI in applications: We want to understand your genuine interest in the role and for the written elements of your application to 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. Such applications will unlikely be progressed to interview.

We believe there is no such thing as a 'typical' member of University of Birmingham staff and that diversity in its many forms is a strength that underpins the exchange of ideas, innovation and debate at the heart of University life. We are committed to proactively addressing the barriers experienced by some groups in our community and are proud to hold Athena SWAN, Race Equality Charter and Disability Confident accreditations. We have an Equality Diversity and Inclusion Centre that focuses on continuously improving the University as a fair and inclusive place to work where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. We are also committed to sustainability, which is a key part of our strategy. You can find out more about our work to create a fairer university for everyone on our website.

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