Job summaryJoin 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 servicesCardiff and Vale University Health Board is recognised as a teaching centre of excellence in a wide range of clinical servicesApplicants must be on the General Dental Council Specialist list in Demtal and Maxillofacial Radiology or within 6 months of completion of specialty training.
Main duties of the jobThe successful candidate will play a pivotal role in undergraduate and postgraduate education through Cardiff University's School of Dentistry. With excellent research opportunities, strong academic links and access to state-of-the-art imaging facilities, this post provides an outstanding platform for professional development and clinical leadership.
The successful applicants will be expected toProvide specialist opinion on conventional dental radiographsProvide radiological reports on CBCT imagingProvide specialist dental imagingAbout usCardiff and Vale University Health Boardis one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer.
Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Our mission is"Caring for People, Keeping People Well",and ourvision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population's health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing.
We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community.
Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiffand the Vale offers the best of both worlds.
DetailsDate posted15 June 2026Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary
114,099 to 166,585 a year
per annum
ContractPermanentWorking pattern
Full-time
Reference number001-DSG961Job locationsUniversity Dental HospitalHeath ParkCardiffCF14 4XYUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesYou will be able to find a full job description and person specification within the supporting documentation.
Job description
Job responsibilitiesYou will be able to find a full job description and person specification within the supporting documentation. Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
EssentialFull Registration with the General Dental CouncilOn Specialist Register for Dental and Maxillofacial Radiology (DMFR) / DMFR Specialty Registrar with CCST due within 6 months of interview dateDesirableMFDS/ MJDF or equivalentEvidence of training/ postgraduate qualification in education/ dental educationA postgraduate research degreeCompletion of a recognised specialist training programme in Dental and Maxillofacial RadiologyAcademic excellence (prizes, merits, distinctions etc.)Postgraduate certificate in medical and dental education or equivalent
Experience
EssentialExperience in Dental and Maxillofacial Radiology including conventional radiography, CBCT, Ultrasound, SialographyExperience in diagnostic sialographyExperience in diagnostic ultrasound examination of the head and neckDesirableExperience in salivary gland interventions. Experience in image guided biopsy techniques. Experience of carrying out sclerotherapy of vascular malformationsExperience of CT & MRI scanning
Clinical Governance
EssentialEvidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding role of audit in improving clinical practice. Understanding of clinical risk management and clinical governance managementEvidence of proactive engagement with appraisal and revalidation
Research
EssentialKnowledge of the principals involved in researchEvidence of involvement in researchEvidence of peer review research papersDesirableEvidence of initiating, progressing and concluding research projects with publication
Management
EssentialCommitment to participating in and understanding of the management processEvidence of effective leadership skillsManagement of clinical services in Dental and Maxillofacial RadiologyDesirableEvidence of management trainingAn excellent understanding of primary care dentistry and system reformKnowledge of value-based healthcare
Teaching
EssentialEvidence of teaching medical / dental students and resident doctors / dentistsDesirableOrganisation of (undergraduate and / or postgraduate) teaching programmes
Personal Qualities
EssentialEvidence of effective team and multidisciplinary workingSelf-motivated and flexible approach to workValues aligned to those of the Health BoardDemonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues. Effective IT (computer) skills
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
EssentialFull Registration with the General Dental CouncilOn Specialist Register for Dental and Maxillofacial Radiology (DMFR) / DMFR Specialty Registrar with CCST due within 6 months of interview dateDesirableMFDS/ MJDF or equivalentEvidence of training/ postgraduate qualification in education/ dental educationA postgraduate research degreeCompletion of a recognised specialist training programme in Dental and Maxillofacial RadiologyAcademic excellence (prizes, merits, distinctions etc.)Postgraduate certificate in medical and dental education or equivalent
Experience
EssentialExperience in Dental and Maxillofacial Radiology including conventional radiography, CBCT, Ultrasound, SialographyExperience in diagnostic sialographyExperience in diagnostic ultrasound examination of the head and neckDesirableExperience in salivary gland interventions. Experience in image guided biopsy techniques. Experience of carrying out sclerotherapy of vascular malformationsExperience of CT & MRI scanning
Clinical Governance
EssentialEvidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding role of audit in improving clinical practice. Understanding of clinical risk management and clinical governance managementEvidence of proactive engagement with appraisal and revalidation
Research
EssentialKnowledge of the principals involved in researchEvidence of involvement in researchEvidence of peer review research papersDesirableEvidence of initiating, progressing and concluding research projects with publication
Management
EssentialCommitment to participating in and understanding of the management processEvidence of effective leadership skillsManagement of clinical services in Dental and Maxillofacial RadiologyDesirableEvidence of management trainingAn excellent understanding of primary care dentistry and system reformKnowledge of value-based healthcare
Teaching
EssentialEvidence of teaching medical / dental students and resident doctors / dentistsDesirableOrganisation of (undergraduate and / or postgraduate) teaching programmes
Personal Qualities
EssentialEvidence of effective team and multidisciplinary workingSelf-motivated and flexible approach to workValues aligned to those of the Health BoardDemonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues.
Effective IT (computer) skillsDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
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Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameCardiff and Vale University Health BoardAddressUniversity Dental HospitalHeath ParkCardiffCF14 4XYUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameCardiff and Vale University Health BoardAddressUniversity Dental HospitalHeath ParkCardiffCF14 4XYUnited KingdomEmployer's website
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