Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Radiology department based at the Liverpool Dental hospital centre as Band 7 Dental Principal Radiographer and Education Lead.?



The successful candidate will be expected to provide clinical expertise in Dental imaging and act as support for Dental Radiographers, Assistant Practitioners and student Radiographers.



You will act as an immediate line manager to Dental Radiographers, produce weekly rotas, investigate incidents, assist with annual leave requests amongst other tasks required to aid the smooth running of the department.



You will also act as Act as Education Lead providing Radiographic training to the Dentistry students, Dental nurses, Dental Therapist, apprentice/ student Radiographers



To provide guidance and support for staff within the x-ray department and support the training of all staff.



To have management responsibility for junior staff within the

department.



To act as an immediate line manager for a designated group of staff



To assist the lead radiographer in the organisation of the weekly rotas.



Take responsibility for approving and monitoring annual leave for radiographers and support staff as required



As a radiographer senior level, maintain a regular clinical radiographic commitment, working alongside students and promoting best practice.



Act as Education Lead providing Radiographic training to the Dentistry students, Dental nurses, Dental Therapist, apprentice/ student Radiographers.



To liaise with the academic leads at the University of Liverpool School of Dentistry and with the Radiology Management Team to ensure integration of the theoretical and clinical education and training, in compliance with regular requirements.



To co-ordinate in the assessment of the clinical skills, technical ability and personal qualities of staff.



To oversee the calibrated assessment of undergraduates' during clinical education in compliance with the required assessment processes at the Dental School.



To be responsible with the Dean at the School of Dentistry at the University of Liverpool for ensuring that the University Department's requirements regarding the undergraduates' clinical education are complied with and

delivered.



Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.



We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.



UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.



For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.



Aintree University Hospital is the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility. Broadgreen Hospital is home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation. Liverpool Women's Hospital specialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. The Royal Liverpool University Hospital is the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.



For roles at Liverpool Women's, visit their careers page .



Clinical Responsibilities



To be responsible for the organisation of radiographic work within the Imaging department.



To work flexibly over 7 days to meet the demands of the service.



Maintain high standards of radiographic imaging.



To promote best practice in health, safety and security.



To plan, monitor and quality assure the application of technology for

measurement. Monitoring and treatment.

Including:

Ensure that all apparatus is used correctly and in the manner for

which it was designed and report immediately any malfunctions.



Participate in quality assurance activities when required.



Ensure current legislation regarding the use of ionising radiation is

adhered to and to report any breaches or problems concerning these

to the lead radiation protection supervisor.



To carry out radiographic procedures as necessary.



To arrange for service engineers to attend breakdowns and suitable

dates for routine inspections.



Maintain an accurate record of all service and preventative

maintenance visits.



Supervise and provide support and guidance to the x-ray team and clinical

staff in the dental hospital.



To practice within the rules set be Health Care Professions Council



Maintain accurate documentation pertinent to the examination.



Participate in multi-disciplinary team working.



To use own initiative in problem solving and decision-making regarding workflow and IRMER regulations.



To set up and work to Radiographic clinical protocols



To act as Radiation Supervisor for the Dental Radiology department.



General Duties



To ensure smooth running of the Imaging department



Produce and manage the weekly rotas for radiographers and support staff ensuring adequate cover is always provided.



To line manage a group of staff, monitor and record attendance and perform annual appraisals.



To treat all staff, visitors and patients with equal care and consideration.



Ensure effective communication with patients, carers and all health care professionals regarding all aspects of patient care.



Maintain and extend good working relationships with all other staff in the x-ray departments and where relevant, with other staff in the hospital.



To act as a role model for professionalism, standards and patient safety.



To lead audit projects promoting ongoing quality of images.



To develop and deliver training for staff, both practical and theoretical



To identify and successfully manage challenging behaviours and attitudes.



To receive and communicate sensitive information in a competent,

professional manner to relevant staff e.g. portering, radiology colleagues.



To always observe patient confidentiality and to comply with the data protection act and Caldicott recommendations. Contribute to the development of the service involving.



Awareness of the need for financial control and making efficient use of resources.



To participate in the procurement process of new equipment



Ensure legislation, policies and procedures are applied within area of work.



Ensure ISO 9001 procedures are adhered to, notifying the Quality

Management Team of any required alterations to documentation.



Report regularly to the lead radiographer regarding the running of the department, providing information regarding possible developments in the service and an update on any agreed Key Performance Indicators.



Clerical Duties



To report complaints, accidents/ incidents in line with Trust policy.



To ensure all equipment is used correctly and report immediately any malfunctions to the relevant company.



Arrange for service engineers to attend breakdowns and organise suitable dates for routine inspections.



Ensure current legislation regarding the use of ionising radiation is adhered to and to report any breaches or problems concerning these rules to the lead radiation protection supervisor.



To monitor and maintain health, safety and security of self and others within your area including radiation safety and protection.



Maintain an accurate record of all service and preventative maintenance visits



Planning



Assist Lead Radiographer undertaking planning/ Design of appropriate areas

of the department.



To be involved in the evaluation and selection of relevant equipment for their area.



Education and training development



Attend induction course and complete orientation programme to achieve core competencies.



Identify own development needs and maintain own personal CPD portfolio.



Complete all required mandatory and role specific training.



Participate in orientation, instruction of less experienced staff.



Keep abreast of modern developments, attending study days and lectures as required.



Comply with all Trust and HCPC policies in relation to all aspects of

practice.



Act always in a manner that upholds the reputation of the Trust and

safeguards the wellbeing and dignity of patients and their relatives.



Share knowledge with team members to develop best practice.



Identify learning opportunities for self and others within the team.



Be responsible for working with the University to train and mentor students Radiography/Dental, radiographers, assistant practitioners, Dental Nurses Dental Hygienists, and Dentists in compliance with required processes.



Be involved in recruitment and selection, as required.



Take lead roles in clinical audit



Co-ordinate and provide practical training for Dental students including:



Co-ordinate workload and Rota's within the department to ensure Dental Radiographers can provide appropriate training for all students.



Assisting Dental Radiographers on the assessment of technical ability of dental students when advice needed.



Ensure Student calibrated assessment and feedback are completed.



To participate in Continuing Professional Development and demonstrate a commitment to achieving personal objectives, by maintaining a personal record or portfolio in a relevant professional area.



To work with the University Radiography lead to monitor records of

undergraduates' achievement and progress during clinical education

provided by Dental Radiographers.



Liaise with Liverpool School of Dentistry of all matters relevant to

undergraduate training and planning. Be accountable to the Dean for the delivery of the training