Senior Dental Radiographer

Job Title:

Senior Dental Radiographer – Band 6 – Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

An exciting opportunity to join a small specialist team in the Dental Radiology Department, within the Newcastle Dental Hospital. You will be an enthusiastic autonomous radiographer looking to extend your skills and expertise while working in a team-based environment. The role includes a high teaching commitment to a range of students and is suitable for current Band 5 radiographers seeking promotion, as well as substantive Band 6 radiographers looking for a new challenge.

• Interview Date:
  Tuesday 10 February 2026
• Hours:
  
  37 hours 30 minutes per week
• Application method:
  Redirect to Trac – please review all job details before applying.

• Provide person‑centred diagnostic imaging with a high standard of care to a diverse patient group.
• Teach undergraduate dental, therapy, dental nurse and BSc radiography students in intra‑oral and panoramic radiography.
• Perform Cone Beam CT, cephalometric radiography, and assist Consultant Radiologists with ultrasound and sialography.
• Take part in quality assurance, reject analysis, audits, teaching seminars, and line management responsibilities.
• Support the department’s flexible working arrangements where service needs allow.

• BSc Radiography or equivalent diploma (College of Radiographers).
• HCPC registration.
• Evidence of CPD.
• Basic computer and IT skills.
• Knowledge of quality assurance issues.
• Experience working in a multidisciplinary team and previous radiographic experience.
• Good oral and written communication skills and effective interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of NHS policies and procedures.

• Previous dental radiography experience.
• Previous teaching experience.
• ECDL certification.
• Postgraduate qualification in radiography.
• Ability to produce short written reports and deliver oral presentations.

Newcastle Hospitals are committed to promoting equality and diversity, recognising the benefits of an inclusive environment. We value and respect the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome all applications irrespective of race, disability, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, and particularly encouraging those from under‑represented groups.