Job summary
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust are delighted to be recruiting one substantive Consultant in Dental and Maxillofacial Radiology (DMFR), who will help provide specialist secondary and tertiary DMFR and Head & Neck (H&N) services for adults and children based primarily between The University Dental Hospital of Manchester (UDHM) and Manchester Royal Infirmary (MRI).
The successful candidate will join a dynamic team of Consultants across Dental Imaging and Adults' Imaging in MFT, including 2 Consultants in Dental Radiology and 10 Consultant H&N/Neuro Radiologists, as part of a broader team of 57 Consultant Radiologists in Adults' Radiology.
If you are interested in joining our world class team see the additional documents section for external links to detailed information about our team and what MFT and Manchester has to offer.
Main duties of the job
Subspecialty
In Dental Imaging, the key roles of the post-holder will include:o Providing specialist opinion on conventional dental radiographs (not primary reporting)o Providing radiological reports on CBCT imaging (UDHM based scanner)o Provision of specialist Dental Imaging "hot reporting" verbally or via HIVE comms
In Adults' Imaging, there is some flexibility in the work available and opportunities to develop or learn new skills.o Provision of salivary gland diagnostic imaging and salivary gland interventionso H&N Ultrasound including intra-oral, and biopsy worko H&N Cross-sectional CT/MR reporting including Dental/Oral/Salivary imaging but also support for developing skills in any other areas of H&N imaging including Cancer and non-cancer imaging
Acute & On-Call Radiology
There is no general radiology or acute/on-call adults radiology requirements with this role.
About us
MFT is one of England's largest NHS Trust with a turnover of over £2.8bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 28,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.
We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our brand-new Electronic Patient Record system which we've launched in September 2022.
We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our new Green Plan which will set out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.
At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.
Details Date posted
25 June 2025
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
£105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
349-CSS-7201887-RL4
Job locations
Manchester Royal Infirmary
Oxford Road
Manchester
M13 9WL
Job description Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not currently a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated, there is helpful advice and information available by searching on the NHS England website where you can also find out more about how to access the vaccination.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
If you are interested in joining our world class team see the additional documents section for external links to detailed information about our team and what MFT and Manchester has to offer.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Job description Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not currently a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated, there is helpful advice and information available by searching on the NHS England website where you can also find out more about how to access the vaccination.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
If you are interested in joining our world class team see the additional documents section for external links to detailed information about our team and what MFT and Manchester has to offer.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Person Specification Qualifications Essential
* Full GDC Registration and License to Practice in the UK
* BDS or equivalent
Desirable
* Post graduate degree or diploma
* MFDS / MJDF or equivalent
Experience Essential
* CCST in Dental and Maxillofacial Radiology / CCST within 6 months or equivalent
Clinical and Technical Skills Essential
* Experience in Dental and Maxillofacial Radiology including conventional radiography, CBCT, Ultrasound, Sialography
* Experience in diagnostic sialography
* Experience in diagnostic ultrasound examination of the head and neck
Desirable
* Experience in salivary gland interventions
* Experience in image guided biopsy techniques
Audit Essential
* Evidence of audit participation and service quality improvement projects
Research Essential
* Knowledge of research design, protocols and desire to be involved with research projects
Desirable
* Peer review publications
Motivation Essential
* Highly motivated with an appetite to lead and make changes to services
Personality Essential
* Ability to work well with the radiology team and within the multidisciplinary team
* Self-motivated and good problem-solving abilities
Person Specification Qualifications Essential
* Full GDC Registration and License to Practice in the UK
* BDS or equivalent
Desirable
* Post graduate degree or diploma
* MFDS / MJDF or equivalent
Experience Essential
* CCST in Dental and Maxillofacial Radiology / CCST within 6 months or equivalent
Clinical and Technical Skills Essential
* Experience in Dental and Maxillofacial Radiology including conventional radiography, CBCT, Ultrasound, Sialography
* Experience in diagnostic sialography
* Experience in diagnostic ultrasound examination of the head and neck
Desirable
* Experience in salivary gland interventions
* Experience in image guided biopsy techniques
Audit Essential
* Evidence of audit participation and service quality improvement projects
Research Essential
* Knowledge of research design, protocols and desire to be involved with research projects
Desirable
* Peer review publications
Motivation Essential
* Highly motivated with an appetite to lead and make changes to services
Personality Essential
* Ability to work well with the radiology team and within the multidisciplinary team
* Self-motivated and good problem-solving abilities
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Manchester Royal Infirmary
Oxford Road
Manchester
M13 9WL
Employer's website
https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details Employer name
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Manchester Royal Infirmary
Oxford Road
Manchester
M13 9WL
Employer's website
https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)
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