NIHR Academic Clinical Lecturer in Endodontics or Oral Surgery - Clinical

This NIHR Clinical Lecturer post is available for 4 years or until CCST (whichever is sooner). The post provides the opportunity for specialty training in Endodontics or Oral Surgery alongside research and a contribution to teaching as per any clinical trainee. The main clinical duties of the post will be in Birmingham Dental Hospital.

Research is a key component of this lecturer appointment with 50% of the timetable allocated for this purpose. The post-holder will have a PhD or equivalent doctoral qualification and a strong desire to develop their post-doctoral research programme complementing the current research interests in the School of Dentistry, College of Medicine and Health, University of Birmingham, with a view to securing a post-doctoral fellowship, during their specialist training program.

An NTN (A) in Endodontics or Oral Surgery will be provided by Health Education England (West Midlands) for the clinical specialist training and the appointee would enter the existing specialist training programme under the guidance of the current Training Programme Director (TPD) Mr David Green (Endodontics) or Mrs Harriet Anstey (Oral Surgery), subject to clinical benchmarking at national recruitment for Endodontics or Oral Surgery.

Main Duties - Academic:

To perform clinical and/or laboratory-based research studies complementing the academic interests of the School of Dentistry. Attendance at research group meetings and the seminar programmes. Analysis of data from experimental models and subsequent presentation and publication.

To apply statistical methods to analyse scientific study data.

To prepare study findings in a format appropriate for oral or poster presentation.

To write research papers that are internationally excellent or world leading based upon the findings of the studies performed in a format appropriate for publication in scientific journals.

Participate in writing grant and research ethics applications. To prepare, with support from the school's Clinical Trials Co-ordinator, applications to the Research Ethics Committee for the approval of proposed studies. To prepare grant applications for the funding of proposed future studies, to bodies such as NIHR and the Medical Research Council and other major funding agencies.

Develop and enhance experience in the core functions of a research-intensive dental school.

Main Duties - Teaching:

Where appropriate to the appointee's career development, contribute to undergraduate and post graduate teaching programmes at a level expected of a speciality trainee.

Main Duties - Clinical:

50% WTE as Specialty Registrar in Endodontics or Oral Surgery. The Specialty Registrar will be enrolled with the Specialist Advisory Committee in Endodontics or Oral Surgery immediately following commencement of the post. Study leave will be granted for courses, conferences and meetings provided that there is agreement from the Training Programme Director and the Clinical Tutor that it meets defined learning aims.

Proposed Job Plan:
Monday AM/PM – Research
Tuesday AM/PM – Research
Wednesday AM – Research, PM – SPA, Evening – Clinic
Thursday PM – Clinic, Evening – Clinic
Friday PM – Clinic

Person Specification:

Education - Essential:
- BDS or Equivalent with full General Dental Council registration (or eligibility)
- MFDS RCS or equivalent
- Higher degree (PhD) or equivalent
- Eligibility for Dental Performers List
- Completion of Dental foundation training (or equivalence)

Education - Desirable:
- Diploma or master's in clinical discipline
- Evidence of commitment to Endodontics or Oral Surgery

Knowledge and Achievements - Essential:
- Demonstration of acquisition of the level of knowledge and skills necessary for the achievement of clinical competencies appropriate for entry at the advertised ST level
- Demonstration of understanding of, and commitment to, an academic career
- Demonstration of the potential for scientific independence and the ability to lead a research team
- Potential to become a leader in chosen field

Knowledge and Achievements - Desirable:
- Knowledge of the centre hosting the research and how this is best placed to support the research, education and training needs
- Prizes or distinctions
- Presentation of work at a national or international meeting
- Significant publications in peer reviewed journals

Research Experience - Essential:
- Postgraduate research experience
- Publications in the international peer reviewed scientific literature

Research Experience - Desirable:
- Research interests complementary to the School of Dentistry's theme areas
- Evidence of grant capture

Teaching Experience - Desirable:
- Experience and appropriate qualifications in teaching

Skills and Knowledge - Essential:
- Sound basic knowledge of Endodontics

Skills and Knowledge - Desirable:
- A working knowledge of the NHS in primary and secondary care

Personal Attributes - Essential:
- Demonstration of understanding and commitment to academic career
- Indication of medium- and long-term career goals
- Demonstration of educational reasons for applying to a NIHR CL
- Ability to work in teams
- Evidence of leadership potential
- Strong self-motivation to pursue a career in Endodontics/Oral Surgery
- Ability to take responsibility for both clinical practice and self-management
- Committed to an evidence-based approach to practice
- Excellent communication skills

All successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory Occupational Health and DBS clearance prior to appointment.