NIHR Academic Clinical Lecturer in Paediatric Dentistry

Job description:

This NIHR Academic 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 Joana Monteiro. 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

Information about the structure and management of the School is available on our website, The School of Clinical Dentistry.

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.

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.

Objectives of the Integrated Academic Training Programme

1. To obtain a CCST or undertake post CCST training (as appropriate) in PD

2. To undertake a programme of research

3. To identify an area of academic and clinical interest upon which to base an application for an externally-funded fellowship or a Clinician Scientist Award

The Postgraduate Dental Dean has confirmed that this post has been approved for specialty training. The post has the requisite educational and staffing approval for specialty training leading to a CCST and Specialty Registration with the General Dental Council (http://www.gdc-uk.org).  Advice will be sought from the SAC as necessary.

Please be sure to attach your CV and the completed NIHR Supplementary Questions to the online application. Additional information and forms can be downloaded at https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1V3BAEqSDFghicvDeWanKz6bUfZi1b_Pn?usp=sharing 

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