BDS Course Lead

By joining the University of Central Lancashire, you’ll become part of a thriving community of talent that’s united by a shared vision – to transform the lives of our students and create prosperity and opportunity in the communities we serve. Every colleague has a vital role to play in helping us achieve this vision.

About the role:

We are looking to appoint a BDS Course Lead within the School of Medicine and Dentistry to manage and deliver teaching in the graduate entry programme. The postholder will lead on the provision of professional leadership and management of the course and will also be expected to liaise with the leads of the other professionally regulated courses in order to deliver an integrated approach to dental teaching.

The School has purpose-built facilities incorporating modern phantom-head training areas and dedicated lecture and seminar rooms. Clinical experience is taught across Lancashire in our dental education centres and extended training practices, giving students excellent clinical opportunities in areas of high need. 

About you:

The BDS Course Lead will be expected to provide professional and collaborative leadership to build on past successes and ensure consistent, excellent standards through a supportive and open culture. This will be underpinned by clear communication and robust quality assurance of standards. 

The successful postholder will have substantial academic operational management experience within higher education, be able to operate in a structured yet complex and challenging environment with good negotiation and decision-making skills, along with a strong academic track record in Dentistry. 

A postgraduate qualification in an appropriate discipline and full registration with the General Dental Council are essential requirements of this role. 

What we can offer you:

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. We also offer a fantastic package of rewards and lifestyle benefits – from an attractive annual leave entitlement to access to a comprehensive employee benefits platform.

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.

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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.

We are proud to share that we will soon be known as the University of Lancashire. Building upon nearly 200 years of academic excellence, this exciting new chapter reflects our commitment and ambition for Lancashire and beyond. We believe in helping people to seize every opportunity to flourish in education, at work and for life. Together, we’re here to help you achieve great things. 

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