About this role
Job summary
Applications are invited for a full time Consultant in Dental and Maxillofacial Radiology within the University Dental Hospital at the Cardiff and Vale University Health Board. This exciting post offers a rare opportunity to shape the strategy for Dental and Maxillofacial Radiology within the health board area.
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 Demtal and Maxillofacial Radiology or within 6 months of completion of specialty training.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicants will be expected to
Provide specialist opinion on conventional dental radiographs Provide radiological reports on CBCT imaging Provide specialist dental imaging The post holder will work closely with the dental specialities at the dental hospital as well as the Head and Neck Radiology team based at UHW. The majority of neck ultrasound is carried out at the dental hospital and there is a good working relationship between the Dental radiologist and Head and Neck radiologists.
About us
Cardiff 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.
Job description Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification within the supporting documentation.
Person Specification
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/ postgraduate qualification in education/ dental education A postgraduate research degree Completion of a recognised specialist training programme in Dental and Maxillofacial Radiology Academic excellence (prizes, merits, distinctions etc.) Postgraduate 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 principals 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
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship 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).
Employer details Employer name Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Address University Dental Hospital
Heath Park
Cardiff
CF14 4XY
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)