Consultant in Dental and Maxillofacial Radiology

You will be able to find a full job description and person specification within the supporting documentation.

• 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, 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,
• 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,
• Knowledge of the principals involved in research
• Evidence of involvement in research
• Evidence of peer review research papers, Evidence of initiating, progressing and concluding research projects with publication
Management,
• Commitment to participating in and understanding of the management process
• Evidence of effective leadership skills
• Management of clinical services in Dental and Maxillofacial Radiology, Evidence of management training
• An excellent understanding of primary care dentistry and system reform
• Knowledge of value-based healthcare, 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
  
  Join 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 services 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., 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.

The 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 to
• Provide specialist opinion on conventional dental radiographs
• Provide radiological reports on CBCT imaging
• Provide specialist dental imaging, 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