NIHR Clinical Lecturer in Paediatric Dentistry (NTN(A) Attached)

Contract Type: 4 years

This NIHR Clinical Lecturer post in Paediatric Dentistry (PD) has been awarded to the School of Clinical Dentistry at The University of Sheffield as part of the prestigious UK Clinical Research Collaboration (UKCRC)/ Modernising Medical Careers (MMC) integrated academic training pathway.  The post forms an integral part of the PD clinical academic training programme led by the Training Programme Director Ms Joana Monteiro (Consultant in PD). The Academic Head of Unit is Professor Norah Flannigan.

Further details of the NIHR IAT pathway can be found at:

https://www.nihr.ac.uk/explore-nihr/academy-programmes/integrated-academic-training.htm

The post represents an exciting opportunity to combine clinical training in PD with a programme of post-doctoral research, providing 50% clinical and 50% academic time, which will be achieved through a rotational system, with dedicated periods devoted to research. The Postgraduate Dental Dean has confirmed that the post has the required educational and staffing approval and will come with an Academic National Training Number [NTN(A)] in PD.

Important Note: Applicants must have benchmarked at the PD National Recruitment in 2024, or currently be or previously have been enrolled on an approved training post with an NTN (benchmarked prior to 2024). Also note that the successful candidate must be able to take up this position by 31 March 2025 at the latest.

The candidate must have evidence of academic achievement and will hold an MD / PhD or equivalent.  The candidate must also have MJDF / MFDS or equivalent and be eligible to hold an NTN, or may already hold an NTN, having undertaken some training at specialty registrar level. 

The post is ideally suited to individuals wishing to build an academic career in PD, and in particular those who have already undertaken research and who now wish to continue to develop their research career whilst pursuing further clinical training. 

We are committed to exploring flexible working opportunities which benefit the individual and University.

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