Dental Imaging Systems Lead

Job summary

The post-holder will join the current Imaging Systems team at University College London Hospital. The successful candidate will play a key role in all aspects of the daily operational duties of a variety of Imaging Systems (PACS, iTero, Romexis, iDixel, RIS and VNA), which play a critical part of the Trusts' dental imaging infrastructure. The post-holder is expected to work closely with the Dental clinical staff to resolve any Imaging Systems related issues at RNTNEDH.

This vacancy has been advertised in accordance with the new NHS pay rate which will take effect from autumn 2024. Please note if your employment starts before the 24/25 pay scales are implemented you will be paid under the 23/24 pay scales and any backpay will be adjusted accordingly. Further information can be found at https://www.nhsemployers.org/articles/pay-scales-202425

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will maintain the dental imaging systems (iTero, Romexis, iDixel), perform data validation, co-ordinate with the department regarding downtime and software upgrades, problem and incident troubleshoot and perform some information extraction and analysis. Applicants must have a good knowledge of computer systems, terminology and dental experience.

They will have exposure to strategic planning and implementation for developments of the systems in conjunction with local IT teams and third party suppliers.

The ideal candidate will also be flexible in their approach to working hours and will have exceptional communication skills. Having a working knowledge of Radiology and Dental Departments is essential.

About us

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.

We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:

• University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)

• National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery

• Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals

• University College Hospital Grafton Way Building

• Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine

• University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre

• The Hospital for Tropical Diseases

• University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street

We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.

We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.