At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a modern diagnostic imaging service in Dental and Maxillofacial Radiology.
- Company: Join Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, a top dental teaching centre.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, permanent contract, and opportunities for professional development.
- Other info: Access to state-of-the-art imaging facilities and strong academic links.
- Why this job: Shape the future of dental education and make a real impact in patient care.
- Qualifications: Must be on the General Dental Council Specialist list or nearing completion of specialty training.
The predicted salary is between 114099 - 166585 £ per year.
Join one of the UK's leading dental teaching centres as a Consultant in Dental and Maxillofacial Radiology at the University Dental Hospital, Cardiff and Vale University Health Board. This exciting post offers the rare opportunity to lead and shape a modern, high-volume diagnostic imaging service, working alongside multidisciplinary dental and head and neck teams with supporting cutting-edge CBCT, ultrasound and salivary gland imaging services. Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is recognised as a teaching centre of excellence in a wide range of clinical services.
Applicants must be on the General Dental Council Specialist list in Dental and Maxillofacial Radiology or within 6 months of completion of specialty training.
Main duties of the job:- The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in undergraduate and postgraduate education through Cardiff University's School of Dentistry.
- Provide specialist opinion on conventional dental radiographs.
- Provide radiological reports on CBCT imaging.
- Provide specialist dental imaging.
Qualifications and Training
- Essential: Full Registration with the General Dental Council; On Specialist Register for Dental and Maxillofacial Radiology (DMFR) / DMFR Specialty Registrar with CCST due within 6 months of interview date.
- Desirable: MFDS/ MJDF or equivalent; Evidence of training/ post-graduate qualification in education/ dental education; A post-graduate research degree; Completion of a recognised specialist training programme in Dental and Maxillofacial Radiology; Academic excellence (prizes, merits, distinctions etc.); Post-graduate certificate in medical and dental education or equivalent.
Experience
- Essential: Experience in Dental and Maxillofacial Radiology including conventional radiography, CBCT, Ultrasound, Sialography; Experience in diagnostic sialography; Experience in diagnostic ultrasound examination of the head and neck.
- Desirable: Experience in salivary gland interventions; Experience in image guided biopsy techniques; Experience of carrying out sclerotherapy of vascular malformations; Experience of CT & MRI scanning.
Clinical Governance
- Essential: Evidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding role of audit in improving clinical practice; Understanding of clinical risk management and clinical governance management; Evidence of proactive engagement with appraisal and revalidation.
Research
- Essential: Knowledge of the principles involved in research; Evidence of involvement in research; Evidence of peer review research papers.
- Desirable: Evidence of initiating, progressing and concluding research projects with publication.
Management
- Essential: Commitment to participating in and understanding of the management process; Evidence of effective leadership skills; Management of clinical services in Dental and Maxillofacial Radiology.
- Desirable: Evidence of management training; An excellent understanding of primary care dentistry and system reform; Knowledge of value-based healthcare.
Teaching
- Essential: Evidence of teaching medical / dental students and resident doctors / dentists.
- Desirable: Organisation of (undergraduate and / or postgraduate) teaching programmes.
Personal Qualities
- Essential: Evidence of effective team and multidisciplinary working; Self-motivated and flexible approach to work; Values aligned to those of the Health Board; Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues; Effective IT (computer) skills.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
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