We have an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Senior Lecturer/Honorary Consultant in Special Care Dentistry at our Glasgow Dental Hospital and School which is the major dental referral and teaching centre in the West of Scotland based in the heart of the city centre of Glasgow. It benefits from comprehensive modern facilities for patient care, student training, and for education and research into dental and oral diseases and disorders. We provide staff with excellent opportunities to develop their clinical teaching skills.
You will play a significant role in the development and delivery of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and assessment in Special Care Dentistry. You will work collaboratively as part of a large team to develop and deliver on areas of dental education that require a multidisciplinary approach. You will be expected to participate fully in management and administration of the Dental School, including contributing to agenda setting and supporting the development of strategic priorities at a senior level. The primary focus of the role is Learning & Teaching.
In addition, you will be expected to perform the duties of an Honorary Consultant in Special Care Dentistry.
The University of Glasgow’s Dental School is the largest in the Scotland and is consistently ranked amongst the top Dental Schools in the UK. The post is based at Glasgow Dental School in the School of Medicine, Dentistry and Nursing, which is part of the College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences [MVLS] at the University of Glasgow.
The Dental School is dedicated to the delivery of world-leading, student-centred learning and teaching which embraces modern and dynamic approaches to education. Our commitment to progress in Dental Education has resulted in the formation of a unique Community of Dental Educational Research and Scholarship, which consistently contributes to the international community and leads on academic output in this field. We provide an advanced and collaborative curriculum, which recognises, respects, and fully supports individuals, aiming to allow each individual to flourish and become a world changer.
Job Purpose
To play a significant role in the development and delivery of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and assessment in Special Care Dentistry. You will work collaboratively as part of a large team to develop and deliver on areas of dental education that require a multidisciplinary approach. You will be expected to participate fully in management and administration of the Dental School, including contributing to agenda setting and supporting the development of strategic priorities at a senior level. The primary focus of the role is Learning & Teaching. In addition, you will be expected to perform the duties of an Honorary Consultant in Special Care Dentistry.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
1. To lead the design and delivery of a range of teaching, assessment and feedback activities in Special Care Dentistry, in an environment that promotes scholarly learning for both undergraduate and postgraduate students, in accordance with the teaching objectives of the Dental School.
2. To work collaboratively across a large team to design, develop and deliver a range of teaching, assessment and feedback that requires input from multiple disciplines.
3. To be responsible for developing creative and innovative approaches to teaching and learning, ensuring that the quality of educational opportunities available to undergraduate and postgraduate students is continually enhanced.
4. To participate in the ongoing development and review of both undergraduate and postgraduate curricula.
5. To supervise undergraduate and taught postgraduate student research projects.
6. To provide effective, timely and appropriate feedback to students to support learning.
7. To undertake research and other scholarly activities relevant to delivery of dental education, and to publish the outcomes in peer-reviewed journals.
8. To contribute, at a senior level, to management within the Dental School and to undertake senior administrative duties associated with the delivery of teaching and the academic management of the Dental School and the wider School of Medicine, Dentistry and Nursing as determined by the Head of the relevant Section, Director of Dental Education and Head of the Dental School.
9. To undertake the clinical and administrative duties as an Honorary Consultant in Special Care Dentistry, as agreed in annual joint University / NHS job planning. These duties may take place across different sites within Greater Glasgow and Clyde Health Board and will be determined through the job planning process in accordance with the requirements of the NHS service. The NHS component of the post is based within the Special Care Dentistry Service, Public Dental Services (PDS).
10. To undertake undergraduate teaching activity at Outreach Centres located outwith the Dental School & Hospital if required. The job description will be subject to review on an annual basis as a result of joint appraisal. It is envisaged that commitments will be annualised throughout the year to reflect academic and clinical commitments.
Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills and Experience
Knowledge/Qualifications
Essential
A1 Registrable qualification with the General Dental Council. Must have full registration prior to start date.
A2 Completion of UK specialist training pathway in Special Care Dentistry or equivalent.
A3 Eligible for inclusion on the GDC Specialist List in Special Care Dentistry. Must be registered with the GDC on the Specialist List in Special Care Dentistry prior to start date.
A4 Master’s degree or Higher Research Degree.
Desirable
B1 Fellowship in Dental Surgery, MFDS from one of the Royal Surgical Colleges or equivalent.
B2 Hold, be working towards or willing to complete a certificate in Academic Practice, or equivalent learning and teaching qualification.
Skills
Essential
C1 Ability to deliver research-informed teaching.
C2 Ability to deliver high-quality evidence-based clinical care.
C3 Excellent administrative and organisational skills.
C4 Good IT skills including delivery of technology-enhanced learning and teaching.
C5 Ability to motivate staff and provide strong academic leadership.
C6 Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
C7 Excellent presentation skills.
C8 Willingness and ability to work as part of a team.
Experience
Essential
E1 Experience of design and delivery of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in Special Care Dentistry.
E2 Experience in administration of dental teaching programmes.
E3 Experience of management processes in an academic environment.
E4 Experience in academic assessment of dental students.
E5 Experience of mentoring students and/or staff.
E6 Evidence of continuing scholarship.
E7 Established quality research record, educational research or Learning, Teaching & Scholarship academic activity record.
E8 Record of publications in peer-reviewed journals or other Learning, Teaching & Scholarship academic outputs.
E9 Evidence of current experience of delivering comprehensive dental care under general anaesthetic and dentist led sedation
E10 Evidence recent delivery of quality improvement projects and/or clinical audit
Desirable
F1 Evidence of establishing collaborative working arrangements.
F2 Track record in securing grant funding or funding associated with Learning, Teaching & Scholarship.
F3 Experience of supervising postgraduate taught/research students.
Terms and Conditions
An honorary consultant contract will be applied for from NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, with an associated salary from £111,430 – £148,064 per annum on the New Consultant Contract (NCC) Scotland. Further payments may be made by the NHS for clinical activity e.g. a clinical EPA, Discretionary Points, Merit Award and/or Availability Supplement, if eligible.
This post is full time (40 hours per week) and open ended.
Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG)
The University of Glasgow is committed to safeguarding children and protected adults by ensuring that individuals in regulated roles are appropriately vetted and monitored.
The University of Glasgow’s PVG policy aligns with the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 and reflects the legal requirements effective from 1 April 2025, including the mandatory PVG Scheme membership for regulated roles.
The post for which you are applying is considered to be a regulated role under the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020. Under the Act, individuals working in a regulated role must be a PVG Scheme member before employment. If you are successful in your application, the offer of employment will be conditional subject to a satisfactory PVG Scheme record check. We will be in touch regarding requirements related to this.
Further information is available at: https://www.mygov.scot/pvg-scheme
As part of Team UofG you will be a member of a world changing, inclusive community, which values ambition, excellence, integrity and curiosity.
As a valued member of our team, you can expect:
1 A warm welcoming and engaging organisational culture, where your talents are developed and nurtured, and success is celebrated and shared.
2 An excellent employment package with generous terms and conditions including 41 days of leave for full time staff, pension, benefits and discount packages
3 A flexible approach to working.
4 A commitment to support your health and wellbeing including a free 6-month UofG Sport membership for all new staff joining the University.
We believe that we can only reach our full potential through the talents of all. Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our values. Applications are particularly welcome from across our communities and in particular people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented within the University. Read more on how the University promotes and embeds all aspects of equality and diversity within our community here.
We endorse the principles of Athena Swan and hold bronze, silver and gold awards across the University.
We are investing in our organisation, and we will invest in you too. Please visit our website https://www.gla.ac.uk/explore/jobs/ for more information.
For informal enquiries, please contact Professor Aileen Bell, Head of the Dental School, Aileen.Bell@glasgow.ac.uk
Interviews for this role are expected to be held on 27th August 2026.
Closing Date: 6th July 2026 at 23:45.
