Cork University Dental School & Hospital Dental Nurse Tutor Grade: Dental Nurse Tutor Reports to: Deputy Head of School (Head of Academic Affairs) and Director of Nursing Responsible to: Director of Nursing and Deputy Head of School (Academic Affairs) (The post holders report to the Deputy Head of School (Academic Affairs) on all matters relating to teaching, examining and research and to the Director of Nursing for line management purposes and such clinical matters as may be appropriate. Overall Job Purpose The Dental Nurse Tutors are responsible for the implementation, oversight and administration of the Dental Nurse academic programme as laid down by University College Cork and the Dental School and Hospital. Responsibilities include the management, delivery and quality assurance of National Dental Nurse Training Programme of Ireland. Principal Duties and Responsibilities 1. Administration - Course and curriculum organisation, implementation, development and evaluation for students and others participating in continuing education. - Organisation of lectures, seminars and tutorials of the course modules - Organisation of internal examinations - Module Co-Ordinators for all Dental nursing programme modules - Develop of full-time and part-time programmes within UCC and within outreach centres. - Liaise with external examiners as necessary - Liaise with external bodies as necessary - Budgetary Management as appropriate - Participation in appropriate committees 2. Teaching - Teach all specialities of the dental nurse service and assigned subjects to groups of students, hospital based and outreach centres - Contribution to CUDSH CPD programme with a particular emphasis on CPD for dental nurses - Utilise a variety of teaching methods to meet the individual learning needs of dental nurses. - Evaluate academic progress of students, record findings and devise action plans where necessary. - Act as an examiner/assessor for Dental Nurse Examinations - Promote a research ethos 3. Clinical - Participate in clinical teaching in the clinical areas to student Dental Nurses and Dental Nurses in continuing educational programmes - Participate in audit, developing, implementing and evaluating quality in practice development policy for Dental Nurses. - Maintains clinical capability 4. Professional Development - Keep up-to-date on developments in the Dental Service and specialities and identify training and educational needs for Dental Nurses. - Take responsibility for their own professional development - Participate in quality programmes, clinical audit and research - Have a strong commitment to undergraduate and postgraduate Dental Nurse Education and have an interest in pursuing further studies and research relevant to Dental Nurse Education. This job description indicates the main functions and responsibilities of the post and is subject to review and amendment in light of changing circumstances and may include other duties and responsibilities as may be determined from time to time by the Deputy Head of School (Academic Affairs) or the Director of Nursing Person Specification: Qualifications Applicants will hold the Leaving Cert with a minimum pass in 5 ordinary level subjects, including English and Mathematics, or equivalent qualification. Hold a recognised Dental Nurse Qualification. Be registered with the Dental Council or relevant professional organisation Hold further Certificate/Higher Diploma/Degree relevant to the post. Essential criteria Experience Have a minimum of 5 years post qualification experience in dental nursing in a variety of clinical settings in dentistry. Extensive previous dental nurse teaching. Knowledge Knowledge of National Oral Healthcare Strategies and relevant legislation including Health & Safety, Data protection and F.O.I. Knowledge of Dental Nurse Education in the Republic of Ireland. Professional Knowledge In-depth Clinical Theoretical knowledge of Dental practice relating to the development auxiliary dental professionals Core Competencies Demonstrate theoretical and concrete examples of Leadership skills, Team working, ( multidisciplinary), Clear and concise oral and written communication skills, Ability to manage time during duty span and organise workload. Clinical Teaching. Special Competencies Negotiation skills, conflict resolution, change management, decision making Ability and motivation to work on his/her own initiative Ability to motivate others Must be expert in office applications. The University normally uses the Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint Outlook (diary and e-mail). Other requirements of the post Evidence of personal and professional development commitment Flexibility to respond to service needs and demands. Commitment to the delivery of high quality work Confident and friendly manner with patients, staff and co- workers Awareness of the primacy of the patient in relation to all Hospital activities Desirable criteria Hold Adult Education Teachers Certificate and/or Teaching and Assessing Certificate/Clinical Teachers Certificate Management Qualifications Awareness of local initiatives and service development for dental service Awareness of the role of research and audit in auxiliary dental professional practice Innovativeness Awareness of concepts of service planning. It is a requirement of this post that duties be carried out without exposure of colleagues and patients to the risk of contracting Hepatitis B or Hepatitis C. The successful applicant will be required to provide satisfactory evidence that he/she does not pose a risk to others in this regard. The successful applicant will also be required to provide satisfactory evidence that he/she has no criminal record that would preclude them working with children. Each candidate must complete an application form for the post. Please indicate clearly on the application form, the post for which you have applied. Application forms and Candidate Information Pack is available by contacting Carol Horan c.horan@ucc.ie or Claire O’Keeffe c.okeeffe@ucc.ie Closing date: before 5pm on Friday 11th September, 2015. Decisions made at short listing, presentation and interview will be based on the following criteria: Person Specification DENTAL NURSE TUTOR - CLINICAL Factors Essential Desirable Qualifications The Leaving Cert with a minimum pass in 5 ordinary level subjects, including English and Mathematics, or equivalent qualification. Adult Education Teachers Certificate and/or Teaching and Assessing Certificate/Clinical Teachers Certificate A recognised Dental Nurse Qualification Current registration with the Dental Council or relevant professional organisation A further Certificate/Higher Diploma/Degree relevant to the post. Experience (Length & Type) Have a minimum of 5 years post qualification experience in dental nursing in a variety of clinical settings in dentistry. Management Qualifications Previous experience in teaching a Dental Nurse Training programmes Extensive previous teaching. Organisational Knowledge Awareness of the primacy of the patient in relation to all Hospital activities Overall knowledge of the structure of the University and the Dental School. Professional Knowledge Knowledge of Dental Nurse Education in the Republic of Ireland. Knowledge of the public health service. Knowledge of National Oral Healthcare Strategies and relevant legislation including Health & Safety, Data protection and F.O.I. Awareness of the role of research and audit in auxiliary dental practice In-depth Clinical Theoretical knowledge of dental practice relating to the development of auxiliary dental professionals Core competencies Awareness of local initiatives and service development for dental service Demonstrate theoretical and concrete examples of Leadership skills, Team working, (multidisciplinary), Clear and concise oral and written communication skills, Ability to manage time during duty span and organise workload. Clinical Teaching. Must be expert in office applications. The University normally uses the Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint Outlook (diary and e-mail). Special aptitudes Negotiation skills, conflict resolution, change management, decision making Ability and motivation to work on his/her own initiative Ability to motivate self and others Other requirements of the post Evidence of personal and professional development commitment Flexibility to respond to service needs and demands. Commitment to the delivery of high quality work Confident and friendly manner with patients, staff and co- workers Awareness of the primacy of the patient in relation to all Hospital activities Corporate responsibility Confidentiality Circumstances Free from any defect or disease which would render the candidate unsuitable to hold office Be flexible and co-operative and professional with the needs of the post and the Department, School and University.