Faculty of Medicine and Health
School of Dentistry
Dental & Maxillofacial Radiographer
50% Full Time Equivalent
This post is based within the School of Dentistry where you will be part of the team that delivers an efficient
and effective dental and maxillofacial radiography service across the University and NHS interface in Leeds.
With a BSc in Diagnostic Radiography, DCR or equivalent (Diagnostic) State Registration (HCPC) you will
participate in the education and training of undergraduate and postgraduate dental students, dental hygiene
and dental therapy students, qualified and student radiographers, radiography assistants and other Dental
Care Professionals.
With a sound knowledge of clinical practice and a willingness to participate in clinical audit you will have strong
interpersonal skills and be able to forge effective relationships with colleagues, service users and students.
Providing excellent patient care, and up to date with the latest developments in the field you will be able to
make your own decisions and work on your own initiative , whilst being comfortable working in an environment
of ongoing change.
University Grade 6 (£25,769 - £30,738) depending on qualifications and relevant experience
Informal enquiries should be addressed to Leean Morrow, Clinical Lecturer in Restorative Dentistry,
email: L.Morrow@leeds.ac.uk.
If you have any specific enquiries about your online application please contact Val Almond, School of
Dentistry tel: +44 (0)113 343 8277, email: V.A.Almond@leeds.ac.uk
Interviews will be held on Wednesday 3rd February 2015
Job Ref: MHDEN1036
Closing Date: 20 January 2016
Purpose of the post
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Undertake all the professional and technical requirements of the post as a state-registered radiographer
with the Health Professions Council (HPC), while working as an autonomous practitioner within the Leeds
Dental Institute.
To be part of the team that delivers an efficient and effective radiography service.
To assist in the education and training of undergraduate and postgraduate dental students, qualified and
student radiographers, dental hygiene and dental therapy students and radiography assistants.
To act as a source of expertise to clinicians/other hospital staff within and outside the Radiology
Department.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Operational Duties
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Provide an effective and efficient service for all users whilst ensuring optimum patient care.
Undertake the supervision of assistant practitioners and support staff within the department.
Manage resources with agreed constraints and limits.
To be willing to perform out of hour’s duties, as appropriate, linked to teaching demands.
Responsible for the monitoring and assessment of the environment, documenting and taking appropriate
action to identify and reduce risks.
Participate in a QA programme for equipment and techniques.
Participate in the selection process of new/replacement equipment for the department and satellite areas.
Collaborate with the radiologists and other clinical staff in clinical decisions relating to the choice and
execution of x-ray examinations.
To review own images (and those produced by others), to ensure that supplementary imaging procedures
are undertaken (where appropriate) prior to patient departure from the department.
Take radiographs of specimens from the Oral Pathology Department.
To process all types of digital and film images.
To care for and maintain all processing equipment as and when required.
To be able to mix chemistry and replenish all processing machines.
To copy radiographs when required.
To undertake reception and clerical duties as and when required.
Educational Duties
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Actively undertake and maintain personal CPD, professional training, education and participate in own
performance appraisal.
Demonstrate active commitment to the development of assistant practitioner and support staff, assist with
their practical training and education and support their development needs.
Be aware of innovations in techniques, equipment and applications in the field of radiography, introducing
new techniques and developments where appropriate.
To provide daily supervision of all students.
To undertake small group teaching in phantom head work (intra-oral radiography) and extra-oral
radiography.
To participate in the ongoing assessment of undergraduate students within the LDI.
To prepare handouts and teaching materials to be used within the department and in Outreach Clinics.
To teach other qualified staff in the speciality of Dental Radiography
To demonstrate and encourage the highest professional and technical standards in dental and
maxillofacial radiography using personal example, support and constructive supervision.
Information and Record Keeping
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Be fully competent in the operation of the hospital PAS and other associated computerised systems
(CRIS).
Record own patient information and data and that of other junior staff as required by professional and
departmental guidelines/legislation.
Quality
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Monitor, review and revise radiographer based clinical practice in accordance with clinical governance
principles.
To undertake regular audit projects, critically evaluating the results, suggesting any change in practice
indicated by the data and implementing change (as appropriate) thus promoting evidence based practice.
To act as a point of advice for patient enquiries regarding their referral, for all issues relating to hospital
attendance, for example Radiation Protection Issues, Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS),
Interpretation Services and Hospital Transport.
To work in a way that values diversity and promotes equality of opportunity for patients and other staff.
Professional
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To provide a source of clinical and technical expertise/expert knowledge relating to general dental and
maxillofacial radiographic practice when consulted by clinicians, general dental practitioners, general
practitioners and other staff from within and outside the Radiology Department.
To act as a “Practitioner” under IR(ME)R 2000, assessing the justification for radiology referrals.
To liaise with external agencies when there is a suspicion that a patient is in danger eg. the child
protection team or the police.
To effectively manage a varied, unpredictable and complex caseload of patients whilst undergoing
frequent interruptions.
To be aware of and comply with all standards of conduct, dress codes and patient care that relate to
radiography and act within the approved guidelines of the Trust.
To co-operate with all policies and procedures designed to ensure equality of employment. Co-workers,
patients and visitors must be treated equally irrespective of gender, ethnic origin, age disability, sexual
orientation, religion etc.
To respect patient confidentiality at all times and not divulge patient information unless sanctioned by the
requirements of the role.
Be aware of Health and Safety and COSHH regulations, maintain safe working practices and ensure the
Health and Safety policies of the hospital are implemented, ensuring all work activities comply.
Comply with systems of work, local rules, policies and procedures in accordance with current ionising
radiation regulations.
Undertake all mandatory training required for the role, including regular updates in Fire Safety, Moving and
Handling and CPR, as required by Dental Radiology and Trust Health and Safety Policies.
Multi-Disciplinary Team Working and Communications
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Promote and maintain effective communication and relationships as a member of the multi-disciplinary
team.
Provide liaison and co-ordination of the service for patients, with wards/departments, other hospitals and
GDP practices.
Use discretion, tact, empathy, sensitivity and diplomacy when dealing with patients/carers who have
received distressing news.
Possess the skills and experience to explain to patients the reasons for performing an examination
including benefits, risks and limitations of the procedure in terms that they understand.
The ability to gain acceptance of intimate procedures in the mouth, especially when there may be barriers
to understanding (eg. dementia, hearing or sight impairment, social, cultural or behavioural issues).
Person Specification
Criteria:
Essential
Desirable
BSc in Diagnostic Radiography,
DCR or equivalent (Diagnostic)
State Registration (HCPC)
Attendance at courses such as student
assessment/teaching.
Qualifications:
Training:
Awareness of national policies
including IR(ME)R, IRR, Health
and Safety at Work Act and
local CoSHH procedures.
Evidence of clinical teaching.
Experience in teaching, training and/or
educating others.
Evidence of ongoing Continuing
Professional Development
(CPD) to satisfy HPC
requirements.
Special Knowledge:
Sound knowledge of clinical
practice.
Ability and willingness to
participate in audit.
Experience of Quality Assurance and
audit programmes.
Knowledge of pathologies which may
affect patient management and
radiographic technique.
Demonstrates knowledge of a wide
range of general dental and maxillofacial
radiography.
Knowledge of current trends in
radiographic practice and health care
issues.
Behaviours:
Ability to use own initiative,
solve problems, make decisions.
Ability to motivate, direct and organise
others.
Excellent interpersonal,
communication and teamworking skills.
Ability to train others to required
standards.
Enthusiastic in an environment
of ongoing change.
Professional attitude and
appearance.
Practical Skills:
To possess a high level of
manual dexterity, concentration,
Demonstrate ability to perform regular
Criteria:
Essential
Desirable
hand, eye and sensory coordination.
Quality Assurance checks of equipment,
immediately reporting faults or technical
problems to the appropriate authority
Ability to troubleshoot and rectify
basic faults on radiographic (and
other) equipment.
Basic computer skills.
Maintenance of a safe working
environment following Trust and
national policies and
procedures.
Other Requirements:
Able to fulfil Occupational Health
requirements for the post (with
reasonable adjustments if
necessary)
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*An Honorary Contract (at appropriate level) with the Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust will be sought; this will
be subject to satisfactory Occupational Health Requirements being met.
Additional information
Post Dimensions
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There are two Consultant Radiologists within the Department.
The department currently employs: 1.0 WTE Band 7 Superintendent Radiographer; 1.0 WTE Specialist
Registrar; 1.0 WTE Band 7 Deputy Superintendent Radiographer; 1.0WTE Band 6 Radiographer; 2.0
WTE Band 4 Dental Nurses, 1.5 WTE Band 2 Radiography Assistant.
Patient referrals are from out patients, in patients, general dental practitioners, general medical
practitioners and other hospitals.
Patients may be uncooperative or with physical and/or mental disability. Some patients exhibit
antisocial or threatening behaviour.
The appropriate education, training and mentoring is provided yearly for undergraduate dental
students; postgraduate dental students; dental hygiene and therapy students; student dental nurses;
radiography students and radiographers from other departments/hospitals requiring updates in dental
radiography.
Health and Safety/Risk Management
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All staff are responsible for working with their colleagues to maintain and improve the quality of
services provided to our patients and other service users. This includes complying at all times with the
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Policies.
Special Working Conditions
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The role involves frequent exposure to body fluids (saliva) and odours in a windowless environment.
Standing for long periods of time while teaching students.
Dealing with frequent interruptions whilst maintaining a high level of concentration and professionalism.
Performing intimate procedures (e.g. working in the mouth).
Occasional working alone.
The post involves work with VDU’s and associated computer equipment.
Verbal and physical abuse may be encountered.
Possible exposure to latex products.
Key Responsibilities
You will be directly responsible to the appropriate Head of Dental Radiology, through whom you will be
accountable to the Dean of the School of Dentistry.
Further information
University values
All staff are expected to operate in line with the university’s values and standards, which work as an integral
part of our strategy and set out the principles of how we work together. More information about the university’s
strategy and values is available at http://www.leeds.ac.uk/comms/strategy/
University of Leeds
With a proud tradition and an ambitious future vision the University of Leeds offers an exciting environment for
all staff. We want to build on over a century of achievement and we now have a new ambition to be in the top
50 universities in the world by 2015. Our staff will be crucial in achieving this vision and we are looking for
more talented people to play a part in our future. Established as an independent institution in 1904 we are now
one of the largest universities in the UK with an outstanding reputation for our research and teaching. Leeds is
a member of the Russell Group of UK research-led universities and is a founder member of the World
Universities Network (WUN), a global alliance of major international institutions gathered from the UK, North
America and Asia. These networks give our staff and students further support for international collaboration.
Our wide range of research areas – from medicine to performing arts – creates a tremendous base for
collaboration between colleagues. Around 12% of our 32,000 students are international and come from over
100 countries. We are consistently one of the UK's most popular institutions for undergraduates. They choose
Leeds for the quality of our courses and student experience. Our students are challenged by learning and
teaching which is informed by our research. We are building stronger relationships with our graduates, and
they are increasingly playing a role in campus life. With around 7,500 staff the University is one of the largest
employers in Leeds and one of the most diverse with staff of around 100 nationalities. We offer a range of
benefits as an employer and we are continuing to invest in services and facilities for staff. These include a new
staff centre and plans for a new swimming pool and fitness complex which join existing facilities like the
nursery and sports centre. Our 98 acre campus is minutes away from the centre of one the UK's biggest cities.
Faculty Information
With more than 6,000 students, 1,600 staff and annual research income of £50m, the Faculty of Medicine and
Health at Leeds is bigger than some universities. Leeds has one of the largest medical and bioscience
research bases in the UK, and is an acknowledged world leader in cancer, cardiovascular, psychiatric,
genetic, musculo-skeletal and health services research. Treatments developed in Leeds are transforming the
lives of people around the world living with conditions such as HIV, TB, diabetes and malaria.
School of Dentistry
The School of Dentistry is unique as a Clinical Academic Centre providing high quality education for all levels
of dental undergraduate, postgraduate and specialist areas and, in addition, a full range of dental care
professional students. Oral Biological Sciences are a significant strength of the School whose key research
theme and aspiration is translation of innovative scientific development into clinical practice. We are also well
known for our Medical Emergencies expertise. The establishment of outreach teaching clinics in Bradford,
South Leeds and Hull, are cementing relationships of the Institute with the wider healthcare and population
community.
Additional information
Terms and Conditions
Details of the terms and conditions of employment for all staff at the university, including information on
pensions and benefits, are available on the Human Resources web pages accessible via the links on the right
hand side, or at http://www.leeds.ac.uk/hr/index.htm
Disclosure and Barring Service checks
This post falls under the remit of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order
1975. As such, all applicants are required to declare any convictions, cautions, reprimands and
warnings, including any pending criminal prosecutions and those which would otherwise be
considered 'spent' under the 1974 Act. However, amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013)
provide that certain ‘spent’ convictions and cautions are now 'protected' and are not subject to
disclosure to employers , and cannot be taken into account. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of
these cautions and convictions can be found on the Disclosure and Barring Service website.
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/disclosure-and-barring-service and at
http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2013/1198/pdfs/uksi_20131198_en.pdf
Declarations of any such information as described above, should be made in the ‘other personal
details’ section of the application form and details sent to the Recruitment Officer at
disclosure@leeds.ac.uk.
Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) is required for this position.
The successful applicant will be required to give consent for the University to check their criminal
record status through independent verification (from the DBS). Information will be kept in strict
confidence. Your offer of appointment will be subject to the University being satisfied with the
outcome of these checks.
Disabled Applicants
This post is located on Levels 5 and 6 of the Worsley Building. Disabled applicants wishing to review access
to the building are invited to contact the department direct. Additional information may be sought from the
Recruitment Officer, email disclosure@leeds.ac.uk or tel + 44 (0)113 343 1723. Disabled applicants are not
obliged to inform employers of their disability but will still be covered by the Equality Act once their disability
becomes known. Further information for applicants with disabilities, impairments or health conditions
is available in the applicant guidance.