Senior Dental Radiographer

NHS; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is looking for a Senior Dental Radiographer to join their team in Newcastle upon Tyne. This role involves providing high-quality diagnostic imaging, teaching students in dental radiography, and handling various patient care responsibilities. Ideal candidates are HCPC registered with a degree in Radiography, and will enjoy a collaborative environment. With a particular focus on patient-centric care, this position also offers opportunities for career advancement and professional development.

Qualifications

• Evidence of CPD.
• Willing to learn new techniques and respond positively to changing work demands.
• Experience working as a member of a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a high quality efficient and effective radiographic service.
• Teach dental radiography to undergraduate students.
• Take on additional responsibilities as needed.

Skills

Good oral and written communication skills

Effective communicator and interpersonal skills

Ability to manage own workload within multidisciplinary team

Education

BSc Radiography or Diploma of college of Radiographers (or equivalent)

Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Registration

Tools

Basic computer IT skills

ECDL

Job description

Go back The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Dental Radiographer

The closing date is 19 January 2026

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a small specialist team in the Dental Radiology Department, within the Newcastle Dental Hospital. You will be an enthusiastic autonomous Radiographer wishing to extend their skills and expertise whilst working in a team-based environment. The role has a high teaching commitment to a range of students. Therefore, this post will suit individuals that enjoy teaching and are confident presenting technical information to both students and colleagues.

Experience of Dental Radiography would be advantageous but not essential as training will be provided. This is an excellent opportunity for a current Band 5 Radiographer looking for promotion to a Senior Specialist Radiographer, as well as substantive Band 6 Radiographers looking for a new challenge.

Applicants must hold a degree level or equivalent qualification in Diagnostic Radiography be HCPC registered and have a working knowledge of NHS Policies and Procedures.

• Interview Date Tuesday 10 February 2026
• You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

Main duties of the job

You will provide a person‑centred approach to patient care and deliver a high standard of diagnostic imaging to a wide range of patients. Some may be dental phobic and/or be distressed, emotional and anxious. This will require excellent people skills and the ability to put patients at ease very quickly to achieve the required high quality diagnostic images.

The main duties will include teaching undergraduate dental and therapy students, dental nurses and BSc Radiography students in the technical application of intra‑oral and panoramic radiography. You will also perform Cone Beam CT, cephalometric radiography and assist Consultant Radiologists with ultrasound and sialography.

The post holder will be encouraged to take on additional responsibilities, including Quality Assurance, Reject Analysis, audits and teaching seminars. They will also be an element of line management responsibility.

About us

As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

With around 2 million contacts with patients every year, we deliver care from:

• Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)
• Freeman Hospital
• Newcastle Dental Hospital
• Newcastle Fertility Centre
• Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria
• Northern Genetics Service

These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting‑edge care (supported by state‑of‑the‑art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.

We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.

Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'.

For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Job responsibilities

• To be part of a team delivering a high quality efficient and effective radiographic service, to make an informed decision on the diagnostic images required and demonstrate a professional, caring and responsible approach to patients.
• To take an active part in the teaching of dental radiography to all undergraduate dental students as this is a mandatory part of their BDS course. To also participate in the teaching of other disciplines in dental radiography.
• The post holder will be encouraged to take on additional responsibilities.

Person Specification

KNOWLEDGE

• Evidence of CPD
• Basic computer IT skills
• Knowledge of Quality Assurance issues
• Willing to learn new techniques and respond positively to changing work demands

SKILLS

• Good oral and written communication skills
• Effective communicator and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage own workload within multidisciplinary team
• Able to produce short written reports

EXPERIENCE

• Experience working as a member of a multidisciplinary team
• Previous Radiographic experience
• Previous teaching experience

QUALIFICATIONS

• BSc Radiography or Diploma of college of Radiographers (or equivalent)
• Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Registration
• ECDL

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.

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust