Dental Clinical Supervisor

Bolton, ON
On-site
Posted Oct 3, 2026
1 position

£73,000 / year

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Entry level

Job summary

Supervise, assess, and mentor undergraduate dental students during clinical placements, providing constructive feedback and academic and pastoral support. Support student-delivered patient care, participate in assessments and training, and help cover other clinics when needed.

Job details

Dental Clinical Supervisor - Ladybridge, Bolton Are you a well-motivated, enthusiastic dentist, keen to be involved with the supervising and mentoring of dental students in clinical dentistry and the primary care dental practice setting? This role is designed to provide clinical supervision to dental undergraduate students from the University of Manchester Dental School, working in placements within Bupa Dental Care practices. In nurturing the development of future talent, the role will be supportive in the dental learning and clinical execution of dental treatments in a dental practice setting. Immediate start required Salary & Benefits 1 day per week - Monday 08:30-17.00 Annual salary of £73,000 Pro-rata Working 37 weeks in the year [academic term time only] Paid annual leave and sickness Access to a full and comprehensive suite of employee benefits Employee Pension Scheme Comprehensive range of health benefits Annual discretionary bonus of up to £2000 Overview Of Responsibilities The post holder will be required to provide active supervision and assessment to undergraduate dental students attending the practice for a supervised student clinic Provide students with constructive verbal and written feedback on their performance, using the UoM online assessment tool Providing academic and pastoral support to students as an academic advisor or Student development Record reviewer Active involvement in clinical and non-clinical assessment of the students Encourage and respond to student and peer review feedback Where possible, attend staff training sessions by the University/Dental School Demonstrate flexibility to work in other clinics if possible, to cover student clinics in the event of sickness or unforeseen absence Help with patient care delivered by students and managing expectations of treatment in this setting Able to commit to working all 37 term time weeks Qualifications & Experience BDS or equivalent qualification Full General Dental Council registration, with no ongoing GDC investigations A minimum of 3 years post graduate dental experience Previous experience of teaching or mentoring is desirable Complete mandatory training, including BLS and safeguarding To Discuss This Role Please Contact Hannah Hazel Hannah.hazel@bupadentalcare.co.uk To find out more about working with us, find us on LinkedIn and Facebook. Here you’ll be welcomed. We champion diversity and we understand the importance of our people representing the communities and customers we serve. You’ll find an inclusive environment where you can be yourself and where everyone is driven by the same purpose – helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. Bupa Dental Care is an equal opportunities employer.

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Requirements

Applicants must hold a BDS or equivalent qualification, have full General Dental Council registration with no ongoing investigations, and have at least three years of postgraduate dental experience. Teaching or mentoring experience is desirable, and mandatory training including basic life support and safeguarding must be completed.