The role

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of Bristol Dental School and contribute to the delivery, development and assessment of radiography teaching.

The University of Bristol Dental School delivers multidisciplinary education for dental professions to undergraduate and postgraduate students. We are seeking a radiographer with expertise in dental and maxillo-facial radiography to deliver high quality teaching and practical training in dental radiography techniques to undergraduate students in dentistry, dental hygiene and therapy and dental nursing.

You will support the development of students’ dental radiography skills in the clinic environment. You will be involved in radiography teaching and assessment, using both simulators and with patients, and in further development of undergraduate teaching.  There is also an expectation to be involved in the training of qualified staff members in the use of the radiographic equipment and enhancement of their radiography skills.

What will you be doing?

As an experienced dental radiographer you will:

• Provide day-to day support on clinic of dental undergraduates, hygiene and therapy undergraduates and pre-qualifying dental nurses
• Teach modern dental radiography techniques, maintaining best practice
• Ensure compliance with radiation safety and infection control policy
• Supervise clinical radiographic examinations to ensure a productive learning encounter between students and patients, whilst maintaining patient safety, dignity and comfort
• Ensure effective operation of radiography and image processing equipment, ensuring faults are identified and reported through the appropriate channels
• Ensure all operators are adequately trained as per the requirements of the Ionising Radiation Regulations
• Manage the radiographic workload to promote clinic efficiency
• Engage in the university processes to ensure ongoing development and improvement of teaching and assessment

You should apply if

• You have broad knowledge and expertise in dental radiography
• You have enthusiasm for undergraduate teaching
• You have experience of working in a fast-paced clinical environment
• You are willing to extend your teaching and learning skills in both live patient and simulation settings
• You are able to ensure the safe and effective delivery of clinical imaging
• You are self-motivating and able to plan your work to support the organisation’s objectives
• You are able to work both independently and in a team

Applicants must hold BSc (Hons) in radiography or equivalent qualification and be registered with the UK Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).

Additional information

Contract type: Open ended 

Work pattern: Full time / 1FTE

Grade: J 

School/Unit: Bristol Dental School

Shift pattern: 35 hours per week / 100% time

We welcome applications from all members of our community and are particularly encouraging those from diverse groups, such as members of the LGBT+ and BAME communities, to join us.