Job Description

The role

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We have a vacancy for a Dental and Maxillo-facial radiographer to deliver high quality teaching, assessment, and practical training in dental radiography techniques. This is an exciting time to join Bristol Dental School following a 36 million investment at our location in the centre of Bristol. With 119 dental chairs, 16 intraoral X-ray units, 4 OPG and a CBCT scanner the school delivers thousands of episodes of free dental care each year to the local community and makes a significant contribution to the local and national dental workforce.



We are seeking an outstanding individual to 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 and postgraduate teaching. The role includes the training of qualified staff members in the use of the radiographic equipment and enhancement of their radiography skills. You will help support the School's quality assurance procedures for the radiography equipment, and assist staff in compliance with local rules and UK radiation legislation.

What will you be doing?

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Provide day-to day support on clinic to undergraduate and postgraduate students. Teach modern dental radiography techniques including CBCT, 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. Support training of operators as per the requirements of the Ionising Radiation Regulations. Manage the radiographic workload to promote clinic efficiency. Undertake quality assurance procedures on specialist radiographic equipment Engage in the University processes to ensure ongoing development and improvement of teaching and assessment.

You should apply if

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You have broad knowledge and experience 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

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Contract type: Open-ended

Work pattern: Part-time

Grade: J

Salary: 43,482 - 50,253 p.a (pro-rata)

School/Unit: Bristol Dental School

S

hift

pattern

: 28 hours per week

This advert will close

at

23:59 UK time

on 08/12/2025

For any informal queries please contact:

Lynn Wilcox (Dental Radiographer) (lw18783@bristol.ac.uk)



Stuart Grange (Dental Radiographer) (sg16341@bristol.ac.uk)

Tel: 0117 4283135

Our strategy and mission

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We recently launched our strategy to 2030 tying together our mission, vision and values.

The University of Bristol aims to be a place where everyone feels able to be themselves and do their best in an

inclusive working environment where all colleagues can thrive and reach their full potential.

We want

to attract, develop, and retain individuals

with different experiences, backgrounds and perspectives - particularly people of colour, LGBT+ and disabled people - because diversity of people and ideas remains integral to our excellence as a global civic institution.


JOB NUMBER

SUPP112902

CONTRACT TYPE/WORK PATTERN

Open ended / Part time

POSTING END DATE

08 Dec 2025

FACULTY/DIVISION

Faculty of Health and Life Sciences

SALARY

43,482 - 50,253 p.a (pro-rata)