Job summary
Previous applicants do not need to apply
The Dental Hospital Radiology department is looking to recruit a Senior Dental Radiographer to join our busy, friendly team. You will join at a time of exciting change with the department edging towards full digitisation. The department has a high teaching commitment to a range of Dental students.
This is an exciting opportunity for a Radiographer wishing to extend their skills and expertise whilst working in a team-based environment.
Experience of Dental Radiography would be advantageous but not essential as training will be provided.
Applicants for the above post must hold a degree or equivalent qualification in Diagnostic Radiography, be HCPC registered and have working knowledge of NHS policies and procedures.
This is a part-time post.
The core week is Monday to Friday 08:30 - 17:00, no late nights, or weekends.
- Interview date: 21st December 2023
- 15 hours /week
- You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy.
Main duties of the job
Your main duties will include teaching undergraduate dental students, dental nurses, Hygiene/Therapy Students, dental hygienists, MSc students, post graduate revision students and student Radiographers in the technical application of intra-oral radiography, panoramic radiography, Cone Beam CT, cephalometric radiography and assisting the Consultant Radiologist with ultrasound and Sialography.
You will be required to work autonomously within a small dedicated specialist team delivering a high quality efficient and effective radiographic service for both the dental hospital and the local community.
You will provide a high standard of diagnostic imaging to a wide range of patients and be aware of and participate in current technological advances and development of patient care.
You will deal with many distressed, anxious patients, including dental phobic patients and children on a daily basis. Therefore you will need to be able to put patients at ease very quickly in order to achieve the require radiographs.
About us
Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the busiest, largest and most successful teaching NHS foundation trusts in the country, with over 18,000 staff and an annual income of £1 billion.
We have a long history of providing high quality care, clinical excellence, and innovation in medical research regionally, nationally and internationally.
We're also proud to be the second largest provider of specialised services in the country. This means we support people with a range of rare and complex medical, surgical and neurological conditions, cancers and genetic orders.
Our staff oversee around 1.84 million patients 'contacts' each year, delivering high standards of healthcare.
Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust.
We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and recognise the benefit in providing an inclusive environment. We value and respect the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects the communities we serve, and is equipped to deliver the best service to our patients. We welcome all applications irrespective of people's race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To be part of a team delivering a high quality efficient and effective radiographic service, to make an informed decision on the diagnostic images required and demonstrate a professional, caring and responsible approach to patients.
- To take an active part in the teaching of dental radiography to all undergraduate dental students as this is a mandatory part of their BDS course. To also participate in the teaching of other disciplines in dental radiography.
- The post holder will be encouraged to take on additional responsibilities
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate.The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To be part of a team delivering a high quality efficient and effective radiographic service, to make an informed decision on the diagnostic images required and demonstrate a professional, caring and responsible approach to patients.
- To take an active part in the teaching of dental radiography to all undergraduate dental students as this is a mandatory part of their BDS course. To also participate in the teaching of other disciplines in dental radiography.
- The post holder will be encouraged to take on additional responsibilities
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate.The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of CPD
- Basic computer IT skills
- Knowledge of Quality Assurance issues
- Willing to learn new techniques and respond positively to changing work demands
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Experience working as a member of a multidisciplinary team
- Previous Radiographic experience
Desirable
- Previous Dental Radiography experience
- Previous teaching experience
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- BSc Radiography or Diploma of college of Radiographers (or equivalent)
- Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Registration
Desirable
- ECDL
- Postgraduate qualification in Radiography
SKILLS
Essential
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Effective communicator and interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage own workload within multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Able to produce short written reports
- Effective oral presentation skills
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of CPD
- Basic computer IT skills
- Knowledge of Quality Assurance issues
- Willing to learn new techniques and respond positively to changing work demands
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Experience working as a member of a multidisciplinary team
- Previous Radiographic experience
Desirable
- Previous Dental Radiography experience
- Previous teaching experience
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- BSc Radiography or Diploma of college of Radiographers (or equivalent)
- Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Registration
Desirable
- ECDL
- Postgraduate qualification in Radiography
SKILLS
Essential
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Effective communicator and interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage own workload within multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Able to produce short written reports
- Effective oral presentation skills
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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. 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).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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. 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).
