Consultant in Dental Maxillofacial Radiology

Job Summary

The Department of Dental and Maxillofacial Radiology is seeking a substantive part time (7 PA) Consultant to join a dynamic and forward thinking team at Guy's Hospital, Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust. The role involves cone beam CT reporting, ultrasound imaging and radiological interventions, and includes teaching, training and participation in clinical audit and research.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical services to Dental Directorate patients, including CBCT reporting, ultrasound imaging and image guided interventional procedures.
• Work at other Trust sites as required and collaborate with dental specialties and the Department of Oral Surgery.
• Teach, train and mentor staff, trainees and students, and participate in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.
• Engage in clinical audit, incident reporting and analysis, ensuring actions are implemented.
• Participate in research - including presenting at national meetings and authoring peer reviewed publications.
• Attend and chair multidisciplinary team meetings and contribute to joint interventional and surgical case management.
• Ensure high performance in clinical efficiency (reduction of LOS, DNA rates), quality of outcomes and financial management.
• Manage junior staff hours, leave, recruitment and appraisal in line with Trust policies.
• Maintain and update clinical guidelines, protocols and best practice information.

Qualifications - Professional

• Full GDC registration.
• Registered specialist in Dental Maxillofacial Radiology, CCST in Dental Maxillofacial Radiology or within six months of CCST.
• Higher academic degree related to Dental Maxillofacial Radiology (e.g. MSc, PhD) - desirable.
• Other specialist qualifications (e.g. FDS, RCS, MFDS) - desirable.

Qualifications - Clinical Experience and Skills

• Experience equivalent to at least four years of specialist training in Dental Maxillofacial Radiology.
• Extensive experience of CBCT reporting, ultrasound and interventional radiology; ability to perform these independently.
• Experience managing referrals from dental and medical specialties.
• Experience leading a multidisciplinary team - desirable.
• Experience training undergraduates and postgraduates in dental radiology - desirable.
• Experience with imaging in oral surgery or oral medicine, managing head and neck cancer patients and salivary gland diseases - desirable.

Audit, Management & IT

• Understanding of clinical governance and risk management in secondary care.
• Leadership and management skills for NHS service delivery.
• Effective participation in audit, including implementation of outcomes.
• Good IT skills.

Research and Teaching

• Organise and supervise postgraduate and undergraduate teaching.
• Provide and train in the NHS.
• Appraise scientific literature critically and present at national research meetings.
• Knowledge of research ethics.
• Experience leading UG or PG courses and evidence of teaching qualifications - desirable.
• Evidence of publications in refereed journals - desirable.
• Research relevant to Dental Maxillofacial Dentistry - desirable.

Leadership & Management

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to take responsibility, lead, make decisions and exert authority.
• Empathy, listening and teamwork skills.
• Resilience and ability to adapt to changing circumstances.

Additional Requirements

• Successful application must include a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
• Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

EEO Statement

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust is an equal opportunity employer.