Vacancies

Please find details below of vacancies that we have been made aware of. The date is when we are informed of them. Please check closing dates and note that we are not informed when vacancies have been filled. Please do not contact the BSSPD about these vacancies.

01/06/2026
Associate Positions in Specialist Practice

Seeking associates in Restorative dentistry/Prosthodontics and Periodontics/implantology in long established Specialist Practice in Essex (London border). Associates will benefit from one to one mentoring from Specialist Prosthodontist and Specialist Periodontist (with 25 years’ experience each). Well suited for post graduate students, newly or current qualified specialists (and dentists with special interest).

Initial contact - specialistassoc@gmail.com

21/05/2026
An excellent opportunity is available at UCL Eastman Dental Institute in London:

"We are seeking an ambitious Clinical Academic to join the team as a full-time Clinical Lecturer in Prosthodontics.  The Unit is at the forefront of technology and digital dentistry, and the post holder will be involved in all aspects of teaching, administration, research, and clinical service.  Flexible working arrangements can be considered and career progression is encouraged".

For any informal enquiries please contact the Head of Prosthodontics, Professor Lambis Petridis, c.petridis@ucl.ac.uk
 
Post closes: 9th June 2026

For further details click here>>

11/05/2026
Recruitment for an Associate Clinical Professor in Restorative Dentistry (Prosthodontics).

An excellent opportunity is available at Birmingham Dental Hospital & School of Dentistry, University of Birmingham.

We are seeking an Associate Clinical Professor in Restorative Dentistry with a focus in Prosthodontics. It is desirable for applicants to be on either the Restorative and/or Prosthodontics GDC Specialist List, however applicants with extensive clinical and teaching experience will be considered.

The role involves senior-level contributions to teaching, leadership, research, and clinical academic development. We welcome applicants at all levels of academic experience, including those new to academia who are enthusiastic about developing in this area.

Please make any informal enquiries by contacting the Head of Dentistry and/or the BDS Programme Director to discuss this appointment.
 
Dr Upen Patel, Head of Dentistry, u.s.patel@bham.ac.uk
Dr Joanna Batt, BDS Programme Director, j.m.batt@bham.ac.uk

Posts close: 31st May 2026

For further details see: https://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DQX657/associate-clinical-professor-in-restorative-prosthodontics-dentistry

18/03/2026
Clinical Senior Lecturer in Clinical Skills Enhancement
The role: This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and committed clinical academic to make real impact in dental education at one of the most modern, state-of-art dental education facilities in Europe. As a senior member of the education team, you will have opportunities for innovation in clinical skills training, working alongside an experienced and dedicated team of colleagues. The role offers ample opportunity for personal career development.

What will you be doing?
The role holder will work closely with the programme directors, nursing leads, and the School’s Strategic Leadership Team to build on our excellent track record in dental education. You will lead on developing our students’ training and experience in clinical skills, including operative techniques training in our state-of-the art clinical skills suite, the smooth transition to the clinic, the helical integration of digital dentistry, building our postgraduate programmes, and the overall development and management of our programmes.

You should apply if:
You are passionate about dental education and committed to innovation, quality and building on our strategic ambitions. You will be a qualified dentist, and have substantial experience in undergraduate dental education with a track record of excellence and driving improvements in a University setting. 

Additional information:
Contract type: Open ended

Work pattern: Full time

Grade: Clinical Senior Lecturer/Assoc Prof (XCSL)

Salary: £71,694 - £100,084 p.a (pro rata)

School/Unit: Bristol Dental School

Shift pattern: 40 hours per week 

This advert will close at 23:59 UK time on 15/04/2026

To view the job advert and apply, please click here>>

For informal queries please contact:  

Dr Eve Curtis, Senior Clinical Lecturer in Dental Education eve.curtis@bristol.ac.uk

Professor Barry Main, Head of School, Bristol Dental School b.g.main@bristol.ac.uk

28/01/2026
Specialty Dentist in Restorative Dentistry and Acute Dental Care at Leeds Dental Institute. We are recruiting for 1.0 WTE but part time applications will also be considered.This post will be split between the two departments with 60% of the proposed activity being within Restorative and 40% in Acute Dental Care.

Further details can be found by clicking here>>

The closing date for this post is 13th February 2026