Job summary
An exciting opportunity for a n Orthodontic Technician is now available in the Maxillofacial and Orthodontic laboratory at ST Georges Hospital.
We are seeking a skilled orthodontic technician to join our team . This posts plays a vital role in delivering high quality orthodontic care by designing, constructing and modifying custom appliances such as braces, removeable retainers, functional appliances , vacuum formed appliances and fixed appliances for routine and complex cases.
The potholder will be required to work in a multidisciplinary team of other laboratory staff and clinicians within the Oral & Maxillofacial, Dental and Orthodontic Department and where appropriate participate in the design of required devices.
Main duties of the job
Work to the provided prescriptions providing all types of fixed, removeable and functional orthodontic appliances to the highest quality standards.
Complete all work to within the standard laboratory working times. Liaise and work with clinical and admin teams when required to support the turnaround of urgent patient cases.
Work within the laboratory team of Dental/Prosthodontic Technicians , Maxillofacial Prosthetists, and training STP students.
About us
St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey.Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).
After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Work within a team to support basic skills within the wider laboratory service specialties
- Manage own workload and work effectively and efficiently
- Be compliant with Trust policies and regulation requirements; COSHH, Health & Safety, MHRA, MDR
- Ensure own skills are up to date with current practice and be responsible for maintaining CPD within the scope of the relevant registration body.
- Support the training and education of junior or trainee staff
- cast and trim alginate and silicone impressions for working models, Study models and teaching purposes.
- Trim Orthodontic study models to AOB standards
- Design and fabricate all types of removeable appliances incorporating bite planes, blocks, retentive components, springs and expansion screws.
- Design and fabricate all types of fixed appliances such as palatal arches, quad helix and Nance devices
- Proficient in laboratory techniques; soldering, vacuum forming, using quick curing autopolymerising materials, heat curing polymerising materials
- Experience with CAD/CAM and 3D printing
- PAR Assessment Scoring
- Producing alternative treatment options as Kesling set ups
this is not an exhaustive list, please see attached job description for more detailed duties
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Work within a team to support basic skills within the wider laboratory service specialties
- Manage own workload and work effectively and efficiently
- Be compliant with Trust policies and regulation requirements; COSHH, Health & Safety, MHRA, MDR
- Ensure own skills are up to date with current practice and be responsible for maintaining CPD within the scope of the relevant registration body.
- Support the training and education of junior or trainee staff
- cast and trim alginate and silicone impressions for working models, Study models and teaching purposes.
- Trim Orthodontic study models to AOB standards
- Design and fabricate all types of removeable appliances incorporating bite planes, blocks, retentive components, springs and expansion screws.
- Design and fabricate all types of fixed appliances such as palatal arches, quad helix and Nance devices
- Proficient in laboratory techniques; soldering, vacuum forming, using quick curing autopolymerising materials, heat curing polymerising materials
- Experience with CAD/CAM and 3D printing
- PAR Assessment Scoring
- Producing alternative treatment options as Kesling set ups
this is not an exhaustive list, please see attached job description for more detailed duties
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- BSc in Dental Technology or equivalent
Desirable
- Advanced Orthodontic Training or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience working in a Hospital Laboratory as an Orthodontic Technician
Desirable
- Worked as a qualified Dental Technician in a hospital environment
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Knowledge and skills of a full range of fixed and removeable orthodontic appliances
Desirable
- Knowledge and skills of a full range of dental appliances
- Knowledge and skills of CAD/CAM & 3D printing
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- BSc in Dental Technology or equivalent
Desirable
- Advanced Orthodontic Training or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience working in a Hospital Laboratory as an Orthodontic Technician
Desirable
- Worked as a qualified Dental Technician in a hospital environment
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Knowledge and skills of a full range of fixed and removeable orthodontic appliances
Desirable
- Knowledge and skills of a full range of dental appliances
- Knowledge and skills of CAD/CAM & 3D printing
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
