Job summary
We are so excited to give the opportunity for someone who is enthusiastic about dental technology, like we are, to join our friendly team. They will be joining our laboratory to help us continue to provide excellent custom made medical devices (CMMD) and develop our service. Our laboratory has had to evolve over the past three years to adapt to the changing needs of healthcare in a primary care setting and the specialties we support. I am pleased to say that we have built an engaged and forward thinking technical team, involved in physical and digital techniques, teaching, clinical support, and shaping the service we provide. Each year we have improved the laboratory equipment and facilities to ensure a safe, healthy and functional workplace that promotes an enjoyable environment to spend our working days in!
The role will require the provision of CMMD in an acute trust setting, provide dental technical services to our clinical colleagues primarily in Orthodontics but supporting others such as Restorative or Maxillofacial Surgery when the need arises. We have a great relationship with our Orthodontic clinicians and feel this helps improve overall outcomes for the patient which is the focus of all we do.
I hope that the above sparks your interest and you feel you could contribute to Our Journey to Outstanding.
The proposed interview date is: 3rd November.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a motivated, skilled dental technician who wants to support and develop in our team.
The successful candidate will need to take responsibility for their own working practice (processes/equipment/materials) providing; standard orthodontic appliances, basic restorative appliances, dental working models and will have principle responsibility for Study Model provision. Along side their technical duties they will be expected to help in the co-ordination of work allocation, liaising and work with the multidisciplinary team/service users, observe and comply with all Trust policies and record keeping, understand and complying with all national guidance relating to their specialty and practice (e.g. Medical Device Directive 93/42/EEC and GDC registration).
About us
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a large acute trust, delivering acute hospital services from two general hospital sites in Gloucester and Cheltenham, and maternity services from Stroud General Hospital. Our workforce of almost 8,000 staff provide high quality emergency, elective and specialist care across a range of clinical areas having an annual operating income of £550 million, 960 beds, over 150,000 emergency attendances and over 800,000 outpatient appointments each year.
It is expected that all employees uphold the values of the organisation as our values underpin everything we do and describe the way we expect our staff to behave towards our patients, families and carers and between each other. We have the following three values:
1. Caring
Patients said: "Show me that you care about me as an individual. Talk to me, not about me. Look at me when you talk to me."
2. Listening
Patients said: "Please acknowledge me, even if you can't help me right now. Show me that you know that I'm here."
3. Excelling
Patients said: "Don't just do what you have to, take the next step and go the extra mile."
The laboratory team is currently 4 Dental Technicians, 2 Maxillofacial Prosthetists, and one Clerical Officer and the laboratory is open 8:30 to 17:00 Monday to Friday.
Job description
Job responsibilities
KEY RELATIONSHIPS
Be able to liaise and communicate technical/laboratory information (verbal & written) with all service users e.g.:
- Orthodontic Consultants
- Orthodontic Therapists
- OPD Dental Nurses/HCA/Nurses
- Restorative Consultants
- Dental/Medical Trainees at all levels
- Technical team
Be able to work with all service users/suppliers e.g.:
- Clinical and technical teams
- Patients and their relatives
- Trust and Private Oral and Maxillofacial Nurses and Dental Surgery Assistants
- Trust and Private Medical Secretaries and Receptionists
- Dental equipment and material sales representatives
- GHNHSFT Corporate Departments (Health and Safety, HR, Procurement etc.)
- NHS Gloucester Managed Services (Transport, Porters, Domestics etc.)Responsibilities for People and Training:
- To participate in Audit programmes and assist in the ongoing development of new techniques and technology within the Department.
- To assist in the training of trainee staff and the supervision of work experience.
- To give talks and/or demonstrations to other members of Health Service Staff/Social Services.
PHYSICAL EFFORT AND WORKING CONDITIONS
Physical Effort
- Stand or sit for long periods of time: Able to be in restricted positions using specialised equipment for extended periods of time (5-10 hours per week approx.)
- Required to lift weights of up to 10Kg with assistance from other staff when moving specialised materials (5-10 instances per week approx.).Mental effort
- Be able to stand or sit for prolonged periods in restricted positions under intense concentration:
- Standing to casting impressions/trimming models/polishing. This is a daily occurrence.
- Seated to abrade/cut appliances using a dental micro motor. This is a daily occurrence.
Emotional effort
- The post holder will potentially be exposed to upset service users and work with the team to provide an appropriate resolution.
Working conditions
- Post holder can be expected to be exposed to respiratory irritants and moderate levels of dust. This is a daily occurrence.
- Exposure to body fluids in the form of saliva and blood. This is a daily occurrence.
Job description
Job responsibilities
KEY RELATIONSHIPS
Be able to liaise and communicate technical/laboratory information (verbal & written) with all service users e.g.:
- Orthodontic Consultants
- Orthodontic Therapists
- OPD Dental Nurses/HCA/Nurses
- Restorative Consultants
- Dental/Medical Trainees at all levels
- Technical team
Be able to work with all service users/suppliers e.g.:
- Clinical and technical teams
- Patients and their relatives
- Trust and Private Oral and Maxillofacial Nurses and Dental Surgery Assistants
- Trust and Private Medical Secretaries and Receptionists
- Dental equipment and material sales representatives
- GHNHSFT Corporate Departments (Health and Safety, HR, Procurement etc.)
- NHS Gloucester Managed Services (Transport, Porters, Domestics etc.)Responsibilities for People and Training:
- To participate in Audit programmes and assist in the ongoing development of new techniques and technology within the Department.
- To assist in the training of trainee staff and the supervision of work experience.
- To give talks and/or demonstrations to other members of Health Service Staff/Social Services.
PHYSICAL EFFORT AND WORKING CONDITIONS
Physical Effort
- Stand or sit for long periods of time: Able to be in restricted positions using specialised equipment for extended periods of time (5-10 hours per week approx.)
- Required to lift weights of up to 10Kg with assistance from other staff when moving specialised materials (5-10 instances per week approx.).Mental effort
- Be able to stand or sit for prolonged periods in restricted positions under intense concentration:
- Standing to casting impressions/trimming models/polishing. This is a daily occurrence.
- Seated to abrade/cut appliances using a dental micro motor. This is a daily occurrence.
Emotional effort
- The post holder will potentially be exposed to upset service users and work with the team to provide an appropriate resolution.
Working conditions
- Post holder can be expected to be exposed to respiratory irritants and moderate levels of dust. This is a daily occurrence.
- Exposure to body fluids in the form of saliva and blood. This is a daily occurrence.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Dental Technology BSc (Hons) / or equivalent
- Registered with General Dental Council (& maintain this annually)
Experience
Essential
- Mature and professional conduct: Understands the need for professional conduct in both technical and clinical environments
- Excellent team-working: Works well as a member of multidisciplinary teams ensuring service provision
- Accurate record keeping: Maintaining laboratory/prescription records accurately
Desirable
- Excellent Communication: Able to understand and communicate complex technical information with both the clinical & technical teams
- Understanding and experience of NHS /Workplace Health & Safety policy
Knowledge/ Skills
Essential
- The construction of bespoke dental appliances and models (any stage)
- Plan and prioritise workload: Ability to ensure appliance provision with multiple demands on their time
- Highly developed manual dexterity: Able to provide technical work to very fine tolerances
- Proficient in the use of IT applications and operating system (Outlook/word/windows etc.)
Desirable
- Good problem-solving skills: Able to identify, define and solve problems within the scope of their role
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Dental Technology BSc (Hons) / or equivalent
- Registered with General Dental Council (& maintain this annually)
Experience
Essential
- Mature and professional conduct: Understands the need for professional conduct in both technical and clinical environments
- Excellent team-working: Works well as a member of multidisciplinary teams ensuring service provision
- Accurate record keeping: Maintaining laboratory/prescription records accurately
Desirable
- Excellent Communication: Able to understand and communicate complex technical information with both the clinical & technical teams
- Understanding and experience of NHS /Workplace Health & Safety policy
Knowledge/ Skills
Essential
- The construction of bespoke dental appliances and models (any stage)
- Plan and prioritise workload: Ability to ensure appliance provision with multiple demands on their time
- Highly developed manual dexterity: Able to provide technical work to very fine tolerances
- Proficient in the use of IT applications and operating system (Outlook/word/windows etc.)
Desirable
- Good problem-solving skills: Able to identify, define and solve problems within the scope of their role
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).
