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Job overview

This is a full time replacement post to support specialist teams at Bristol Dental Hospital.

The post holder would be the Lead Consultant for Dental Radiology and based at Bristol Dental Hospital liaising with the subspecialty dentists including orthognathics, restorative dentistry, paediatric and oral medicine and surgery and support the maxillofacial service. They will work closely with the dental specialties at the dental Hospital as well as the Head and Neck Radiology team based at the BRI. The majority neck ultrasound is carried out at the dental hospital (7-8 lists a week) and there is a good working relationship between the Dental radiologist and Head and Neck radiologists.

The post holder will support the dental radiographers in vetting and protocolling CBCT and oversee the CT and plain film reporting. They will have a key role in neck USS carrying out 2 lists a week including biopsies and be available for urgent scans from Primary Care.

There is also scope to be involved in other aspects of head and neck radiology for the correct candidate.

The post holder will have 2 dedicated teaching sessions based at Bristol dental school

Main duties of the job

At the Dental School, the post holder will provide expert radiological support to the dental and radiography staff. Duties will include:

· Overseeing the teaching of dental radiography and radiology to undergraduate students of dentistry, dental therapy, and possibly on postgraduate courses

· Reviewing and reporting dental radiographs where clinician is unsure about image appearances.

· Reporting on small volume Cone Beam CT (CBCT) scans if requested by the clinician, and on all CBCT scans showing anatomy outside of the dento-alveolar region.

· Providing advice to clinicians and radiographers on appropriate imaging parameters for Cone Beam CT

· Reviewing and, if justified, authorising imaging referrals outside of standard dental school protocol.

· Supporting the radiography staff in quality assurance activities outside of their scope of practice, including periodic audit of clinicians' and students' reports of radiographic image findings.

There is an onsite dental radiology service with 5 dental radiographers and support staff with 3 dental xray rooms and a cone beam CT scanner as well as a dedicated ultrasound room and further portable USS machine and separate reporting area.

 

 

· Providing, if required, reports on radiographs of patients referred to Bristol Dental Hospital or other treatment centres.

Working for our organisation

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone’s throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specifications for further details of this position.

Person specificationQualifications & TrainingEssential criteriaFull and specialist registration with the General Dental Council (GDC)or eligible for specialist registration/ list within six months of interviewor Holder of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or evidence of within six months of award of CCT or equivalent by date of interview’DDMFRDesirable criteriaPost graduate degreeExperienceEssential criteriaEvidence of thorough and broad training and experience dental radiology including USS guided FNA and core biopsies.Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision.Desirable criteriaExperience of working in the UK Hospital systemClinical Knowledge and SkillsEssential criteriaUp to date knowledge and experience in dental radiologyDesirable criteriaBroad range of IT skillsClinical Governance and AuditEssential criteriaUnderstanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it impliesKnowledge of the principles of clinical audit and evidence of participationPositive approach to evidence based practiceParticipation in continuing professional development (CPD) scheme and, where relevant, evidence of participationResearchEssential criteriaExperience of teaching dental students/ radiology registrars.Experience of supervising trainees.Knowledge of teaching to a multidisciplinary teamDesirable criteriaHigher DegreePublished Research PapersTeaching and TrainingEssential criteriaExperience of teaching medical students.Experience of supervising trainees.Knowledge of teaching to a multidisciplinary teamDesirable criteriaFormal teaching qualificationManagement & LeadershipEssential criteriaEvidence of management training and evidence of learning from itAbility to organise efficient and smooth running of a specialist serviceAbility to cope with and effectively organise the workload of a consultantAbility to practice independently as a consultantAbility to take on responsibility and show evidence of leadershipAbility to work under pressure and cope with setbacksDesirable criteriaDemonstration of knowledge of NHS management structuresManagement experienceInterpersonal, communication & team working skillsEssential criteriaAbility to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, clinical colleagues, support staff and other colleagues.Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English.Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queriesAbility to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi-professional basis with all levels of staff both within and across divisionsAny Other Personal Abilities & AptitudesEssential criteriaAbility to adapt and respond to changing circumstancesAwareness of personal limitationsDemonstrates the 4 Trust valuesMeets professional health requirementsWillingness to travel to and work in other sites necessitated by the roleDesirable criteriaAbility to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels

We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together.

· As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.

· The Trust is committed to investing in and caring for all our staff. We will support you in maintaining and improving your health and wellbeing, as well as your career development through management and training support - developing exceptional people for exceptional careers.

· UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.

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Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Therefore, please apply for this post as soon as you can, if you are interested and you meet the requirements of the Person Specification

Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job.

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