Academic Senior Lecturer / Consultant in Paediatric Dentistry (Academic Title Associate Professor)

Dublin Dental University Hospital (DDUH) Academic Senior Lecturer / Consultant in Paediatric Dentistry (with Academic Title Associate Professor) Permanent, Full-Time Contract Academic Senior Lecturer / Consultant in Paediatric Dentistry (with Academic Title Associate Professor) The Dublin Dental University Hospital provides comprehensive oral and dental diagnostic, surgical support service in Paediatric Dentistry. It runs several taught postgraduate programmes, including Clinical Doctorates in six areas, one of which is Paediatric Dentistry. The School runs undergraduate programmes in Dental Science, Dental Hygiene, Dental Technology, Clinical Dental Technology, Orthodontic Therapy and Dental Nursing. Research is also a core activity of the Dublin Dental University Hospital and it is committed to improving oral health by generating the evidence base for clinical practice through research in subject fields of relevance to dentistry and oral biology. Accountability The appointee will be responsible for clinical matters to the Clinical Director. The position reports and is accountable to the Head of Division and ultimately the Dean of Dental Affairs for educational and research matters. Outline Of Duties And Responsibilities This post is to provide clinical and academic leadership in Paediatric Dentistry. The successful candidate will be expected to further develop and manage the clinical, education/training and research areas and provide a consultant service for the care of people who come within the remit of the speciality and who cannot be treated in primary care. The post includes one day per week in the CHI National Children’s Hospital providing an outpatient clinic and a general anaesthetic list. A major role is the joint working with key stakeholders in the HSE, in particular service providers and other agencies to scope and deliver appropriate education/training and research in the area of Paediatric Dentistry. This post is an integral part of the educational and clinical service delivery in the area of Paediatric Dentistry. As part of this role, the consultant is responsible for the delivery of Paediatric Dentistry teaching and learning, which is key for undergraduate and postgraduate dental education. Opportunities exist for further development of continuing professional development (CPD) with online courses. The post-holder will have the responsibility of being the Programme Director for the D.Ch.Dent programme, along with other CPD. Service provision includes patients whose care cannot be provided in primary care as well as for patients whose dental needs fit the requirements for the education and training programmes in Paediatric Dentistry provided by the Dublin Dental University Hospital. Clinical Qualifications, Experience Person Specification Statutory Registration, Professional Qualifications Experience The appointee will be fully committed to lead the area of Paediatric Dentistry. Each candidate must: On the latest date for applications for this role, be registered in the Register of Dentists for Ireland or be entitled to be so registered. and Hold three years certified postgraduate specialist training in Paediatric Dentistry. and Possess the Intercollegiate Specialty Fellowship or a minimum of twenty-four months in a full-time training post or equivalent part-time under the supervision of a named Consultant in the speciality, post qualification as a specialist. (Part-time training pro-rata to be attained within five years). or Hold an additional three years Consultant supervised post-graduate clinical practice experience in Specialist Paediatric Dentistry. Academic Qualification The candidate should ideally have attained a PhD and provide clear evidence of interest in research Paediatric Dentistry, while able to demonstrate evidence of independent research accomplishments in publications and awards. The candidate should be an experienced academic with an on-going programme of scholarly activities and operating