University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Dental Technician (Orthodontics)

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Job summary

Band 5 (Annex 21), permanent, full time.

University Hospitals of Derby & Burton NHS Foundation Trust are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Dental Technologist/ Student Dental Technologist to join our dedicated Maxillofacial Healthcare Scientists / Orthodontic Technologists team within the Head and Neck Unit .

Are you a Student technician nearing the completion of their Dental Technology course or a qualified Technician looking to specialise in Orthodontic Technology , this may be the role for you .

The role will support both the Orthodontic & Maxillofacial Departments at both the Royal Derby Hospital and Queens Hospital Burton sites .

This will be a Band 5 (Annex21) position allowing those candidates, if required, to develop to a more experienced Orthodontic level, through a process of development, training and appraisal.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will need to be proactive, self motivated enthusiastic and eager to develop their skills further in Orthodontic Technology, along with good communication and organisational skills .

The role will be based at the Royal Derby Hospital but there will be a requirement for the post holder to work flexibly across both the Derby and Burton Hospitals as a Laboratory cross-site service may be developed . The successful candidate will be expected to work between the hours of 8.30 am - 5.00 pm

Closing date of advert: 21st April 2025

Interview date: 12th May 2025

About us

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer:

  • Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
  • On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
  • Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts:

  • We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
  • We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
  • An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
  • Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
  • Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
  • We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
  • We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
  • UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.

Details

Date posted

08 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year pro rata pa

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

320-SURG-1209

Job locations

Royal Derby Hospital : Kings Treatment Centre : Head & Neck Unit

Uttoxeter Road

Derby

DE22 3NE


Job description

Job responsibilities

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Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.

Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorship Impacts of the changes to the UK immigration policy | NHS Employers

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Evidence of knowledge of tooth morphology and clinical charting
  • Knowledge of relevant Material Science

Qualifications

Essential

  • BTEC National award in Dental Technology or equivalent
  • Evidence of GDC Registration & Continuous professional development

Desirable

  • Knowledge of 3d Scanning systems
  • Demonstrate experience in an Orthodontic environment

Skills and Ability

Essential

  • Evidence of being able to interpret appliance design from clinical prescription devised by clinician
  • Competent in the production of Orthodontic Appliances : Study models
  • Evidence of working well in a team
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Evidence of knowledge of tooth morphology and clinical charting
  • Knowledge of relevant Material Science

Qualifications

Essential

  • BTEC National award in Dental Technology or equivalent
  • Evidence of GDC Registration & Continuous professional development

Desirable

  • Knowledge of 3d Scanning systems
  • Demonstrate experience in an Orthodontic environment

Skills and Ability

Essential

  • Evidence of being able to interpret appliance design from clinical prescription devised by clinician
  • Competent in the production of Orthodontic Appliances : Study models
  • Evidence of working well in a team

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).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Derby Hospital : Kings Treatment Centre : Head & Neck Unit

Uttoxeter Road

Derby

DE22 3NE


Employer's website

https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Derby Hospital : Kings Treatment Centre : Head & Neck Unit

Uttoxeter Road

Derby

DE22 3NE


Employer's website

https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Maxillofacial & Orthodontic Laboratory Manager

Paul Smith

paul.smith38@nhs.net

01332786611

Details

Date posted

08 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year pro rata pa

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

320-SURG-1209

Job locations

Royal Derby Hospital : Kings Treatment Centre : Head & Neck Unit

Uttoxeter Road

Derby

DE22 3NE


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