Job summary
This post is part time and will be subject to the Consultant Contract (October 2003) The appointment will be under the employment of the Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. The post supports the community clinic and hospital radiology services with the post holder being based at the dental hospital.
The x-ray Department provides radiographic support and acts as the Radiation Protection Supervisor (RPS) for the Dental Outreach Clinic (Boots) and the X-ray bays in the clinical departments.
The Radiology Department provides a full radiographic service for the Dental Hospital. In the main department, approximately 90-120 patients undergo a radiographic examination each day, mostly routine intra-oral and extra-oral radiography. The Department is fully digital with a backup CR Extra Oral machine for clinical and student teaching.
Main duties of the job
Provide high quality teaching for dental undergraduates and members of other health care professions as required by the Divisional Medical Director of the Dental Hospital.
Act as an Educational Supervisor and appraiser as delegated by the Clinical Lead/Divisional Medical Director to ensure external accreditation of any training posts.
Where possible to collaborate with academic and clinical colleagues to enhance the Trust's research portfolio, always meeting the full requirements of Research Governance.
Work with radiography, dental, dental nursing and managerial colleagues to ensure operational efficiency e.g., waiting list activity and demand management.
Work closely with the Group Clinical Manager, Matron and the Clinical Service Manager (Radiology) to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the department.
Participate in team objective setting as part of the annual job planning cycle.
Participate in clinical audit, incident reporting and analysis and to ensure resulting actions are implemented.
Participate in the business planning and objective setting process for the directorate and the Trust, where appropriate.
Represent the Trust at appropriate clinical networks/other external clinical meetings, as delegated by the Divisional Medical Director.
Demonstrate excellent leadership skills with regard to individual performance, clinical Trust activities and when participating in national or local initiatives.
About us
The Birmingham Dental Hospital is an undergraduate dental teaching hospital that shares purpose built accommodation with the School of Dentistry of the University of Birmingham. It is sited in new purpose-built premises close to the main university campus in Edgbaston, and there are good transport links to the city centre and main railway station. The Dental Hospital provides an outpatient and day case service with approximately 130,000 patient attendances per annum.
All dental specialties are represented within the hospital building by consultant clinics and/or university teaching departments. Excellent liaison exists with clinical and laboratory departments associated with the main medical teaching hospitals in Birmingham. A comprehensive range of investigative and report services are available.
Birmingham Dental Hospital forms part of the Dental Services Directorate which is integrated with the Community Services within the Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
In collaboration with the Divisional Medical Director and the ClinicalService Manager start to plan the Development of a Higher Specialist Training Programme in Dental and Maxillofacial Radiology.
Act as Radiation Protection Supervisor (RPS) for the Dental Hospital, the Dental Outreach Clinic in the City Centre. Appropriate training will be provided if needed with update training through the Regional Radiation Physics and Protection Service (RRPPS) at University Hospitals Birmingham.
Provide advice, where appropriate, for staff within the Radiology Department and at other sites where x-ray equipment is used within Birmingham Dental Hospital and Dental Outreach Clinic.
Liaise closely with the Trusts Radiation Protection Advisor and Medical Physics Expert as required by the Ionising Radiations Regulations 2017 and Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2017.
Have a responsibility for and oversee the running of and implementation of the undergraduate course in dental radiography and radiology. Including undertaking student assessments, monitoring student progress and participate as an examiner in University of Birminghams examinations and student tests.
Work closely with University of Birminghams Tutor Radiographer.
Please see the attached job description and relevant person specification for more detailed information in regards to this position.
Job description
Job responsibilities
In collaboration with the Divisional Medical Director and the ClinicalService Manager start to plan the Development of a Higher Specialist Training Programme in Dental and Maxillofacial Radiology.
Act as Radiation Protection Supervisor (RPS) for the Dental Hospital, the Dental Outreach Clinic in the City Centre. Appropriate training will be provided if needed with update training through the Regional Radiation Physics and Protection Service (RRPPS) at University Hospitals Birmingham.
Provide advice, where appropriate, for staff within the Radiology Department and at other sites where x-ray equipment is used within Birmingham Dental Hospital and Dental Outreach Clinic.
Liaise closely with the Trusts Radiation Protection Advisor and Medical Physics Expert as required by the Ionising Radiations Regulations 2017 and Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2017.
Have a responsibility for and oversee the running of and implementation of the undergraduate course in dental radiography and radiology. Including undertaking student assessments, monitoring student progress and participate as an examiner in University of Birminghams examinations and student tests.
Work closely with University of Birminghams Tutor Radiographer.
Please see the attached job description and relevant person specification for more detailed information in regards to this position.
Person Specification
Head & Neck Radiology Qualifications / Training
Essential
- Full GMC Registration.
- Fellowship of Royal College of Radiologists (FRCR) UK or equivalent Royal College of Radiologists or equivalent.
- Registered specialist in General Radiology.
Desirable
- Membership of the Royal college of Physicians (MRCP) or Surgeons.
- Other Professional or Higher Qualification.
- Higher degree e.g. PhD/MD submitted/award.
Oral & Maxillofacial Radiology Qualifications / Training
Essential
- Full GDC Registration.
- Registered specialist in Dental and Maxillofacial radiology (or within 6 months of CCST).
- DDMFR Royal College of Radiologists or equivalent.
- Possession of a certificate of Accreditation or Completion of Specialist Training in DMFR or within 6 months of obtaining a CCST at time of interview.
Desirable
- Higher academic degree relevant to Dental and Maxillofacial Radiology, MSc, PhD etc.
- One, or more of the following or equivalent qualifications: FDS RCS, MFDS RCS.
Head & Neck Radiology Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience working within head and neck Radiology.
- Possession of a certificate of Accreditation or Completion of Specialist Training in Head & Neck.
- Competent in Ultrasound guided thyroid FNA and biopsies.
- Ability to report imaging for oncology MDTs in Head & Neck.
- Experience in Salivary Gland interventions.
- Experience in working in a Dentistry setting.
Desirable
- The ability to work /report independently.
- IT & Computing Skills.
- CBCT reporting experience.
Head & Neck Radiology Research, Teaching, Skills/Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of organisation and clinical supervision of postgraduate and undergraduate teaching.
- Experience of providing and training in the NHS.
- Knowledge of research and ethics.
Desirable
- Experience of undertaking and organising clinical research and ability to appraise the scientific literature critically.
- Presentations at national research meetings.
- Previous experience in leading Undergraduate or Postgraduate courses.
- Evidence of teaching courses and/or teaching qualifications.
- Evidence of publications in refereed journals.
- Research relevant to Dental and Maxillofacial radiology.
- Possession of a focused personal research plan.
Audit and IT Management
Essential
- An understanding of clinical governance and risk management in the secondary care setting.
- Management skills and effective leadership for the NHS environment and clinical service delivery.
- Effective participation in audit, including implementation of outcomes.
- Good IT skills.
Leadership / Management Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English; ability to build rapport, listen, persuade/negotiate.
- Ability to take responsibility, lead, make decisions and exert appropriate authority.
- Empathy, understanding, listening skills, patience and ability to work co-operatively with others.
- Able to change and adapt, respond to changing circumstances and to cope with setbacks or pressure.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
Desirable
- Experience of performance management, developing and motivating staff.
- Knowledge of finance and budgets.
Head & Neck Radiology Other Job Requirements
Essential
- Appropriate Health Clearance by Occupational Health Department.
- Evidence of understanding of and adherence to maintaining Standards as set out by the General Dental Council.
- Evidence of contribution to effective clinical audit and clinical risk management.
Oral & Maxillofacial Radiology Experience
Essential
- Successful completion of an SAC approved 4 year minimum training programme in Dental and Maxillofacial Radiology, or within 6 months of completion.
- Recent ultrasound imaging experience.
- Recent CBCT reporting experience.
Desirable
- Contribution to guidelines or protocols for Dental and Maxillofacial Radiology.
- Experience of contributing to a multidisciplinary team.
Oral & Maxillofacial Radiology Research, Teaching Skills/Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of organisation and clinical supervision of postgraduate and undergraduate teaching.
- Experience of providing and training in the NHS.
- Experience of undertaking and organising clinical research and ability to appraise the scientific literature critically.
- Presentations at national research meetings.
- Knowledge of research and ethics.
Desirable
- Previous experience in leading Undergraduate or Postgraduate courses.
- Evidence of teaching courses and/or teaching qualifications.
- Evidence of publications in refereed journals.
- Research relevant to Dental and Maxillofacial radiology.
- Possession of a focused personal research plan.
Oral & Maxillofacial Other Job Requirements.
Essential
- Appropriate Health Clearance by Occupational Health Department.
- Evidence of understanding of and adherence to maintaining Standards as set out by the General Dental Council.
- Evidence of contribution to effective clinical audit and clinical risk management.
Desirable
Person Specification
Head & Neck Radiology Qualifications / Training
Essential
- Full GMC Registration.
- Fellowship of Royal College of Radiologists (FRCR) UK or equivalent Royal College of Radiologists or equivalent.
- Registered specialist in General Radiology.
Desirable
- Membership of the Royal college of Physicians (MRCP) or Surgeons.
- Other Professional or Higher Qualification.
- Higher degree e.g. PhD/MD submitted/award.
Oral & Maxillofacial Radiology Qualifications / Training
Essential
- Full GDC Registration.
- Registered specialist in Dental and Maxillofacial radiology (or within 6 months of CCST).
- DDMFR Royal College of Radiologists or equivalent.
- Possession of a certificate of Accreditation or Completion of Specialist Training in DMFR or within 6 months of obtaining a CCST at time of interview.
Desirable
- Higher academic degree relevant to Dental and Maxillofacial Radiology, MSc, PhD etc.
- One, or more of the following or equivalent qualifications: FDS RCS, MFDS RCS.
Head & Neck Radiology Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience working within head and neck Radiology.
- Possession of a certificate of Accreditation or Completion of Specialist Training in Head & Neck.
- Competent in Ultrasound guided thyroid FNA and biopsies.
- Ability to report imaging for oncology MDTs in Head & Neck.
- Experience in Salivary Gland interventions.
- Experience in working in a Dentistry setting.
Desirable
- The ability to work /report independently.
- IT & Computing Skills.
- CBCT reporting experience.
Head & Neck Radiology Research, Teaching, Skills/Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of organisation and clinical supervision of postgraduate and undergraduate teaching.
- Experience of providing and training in the NHS.
- Knowledge of research and ethics.
Desirable
- Experience of undertaking and organising clinical research and ability to appraise the scientific literature critically.
- Presentations at national research meetings.
- Previous experience in leading Undergraduate or Postgraduate courses.
- Evidence of teaching courses and/or teaching qualifications.
- Evidence of publications in refereed journals.
- Research relevant to Dental and Maxillofacial radiology.
- Possession of a focused personal research plan.
Audit and IT Management
Essential
- An understanding of clinical governance and risk management in the secondary care setting.
- Management skills and effective leadership for the NHS environment and clinical service delivery.
- Effective participation in audit, including implementation of outcomes.
- Good IT skills.
Leadership / Management Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English; ability to build rapport, listen, persuade/negotiate.
- Ability to take responsibility, lead, make decisions and exert appropriate authority.
- Empathy, understanding, listening skills, patience and ability to work co-operatively with others.
- Able to change and adapt, respond to changing circumstances and to cope with setbacks or pressure.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
Desirable
- Experience of performance management, developing and motivating staff.
- Knowledge of finance and budgets.
Head & Neck Radiology Other Job Requirements
Essential
- Appropriate Health Clearance by Occupational Health Department.
- Evidence of understanding of and adherence to maintaining Standards as set out by the General Dental Council.
- Evidence of contribution to effective clinical audit and clinical risk management.
Oral & Maxillofacial Radiology Experience
Essential
- Successful completion of an SAC approved 4 year minimum training programme in Dental and Maxillofacial Radiology, or within 6 months of completion.
- Recent ultrasound imaging experience.
- Recent CBCT reporting experience.
Desirable
- Contribution to guidelines or protocols for Dental and Maxillofacial Radiology.
- Experience of contributing to a multidisciplinary team.
Oral & Maxillofacial Radiology Research, Teaching Skills/Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of organisation and clinical supervision of postgraduate and undergraduate teaching.
- Experience of providing and training in the NHS.
- Experience of undertaking and organising clinical research and ability to appraise the scientific literature critically.
- Presentations at national research meetings.
- Knowledge of research and ethics.
Desirable
- Previous experience in leading Undergraduate or Postgraduate courses.
- Evidence of teaching courses and/or teaching qualifications.
- Evidence of publications in refereed journals.
- Research relevant to Dental and Maxillofacial radiology.
- Possession of a focused personal research plan.
Oral & Maxillofacial Other Job Requirements.
Essential
- Appropriate Health Clearance by Occupational Health Department.
- Evidence of understanding of and adherence to maintaining Standards as set out by the General Dental Council.
- Evidence of contribution to effective clinical audit and clinical risk management.
Desirable
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).
