Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within our MFT dental laboratories for a forward-thinking Prosthetics Dental Technician (Band 5) to work with our team at the University Dental Hospital of Manchester.
Experience in a broad range of prosthetics techniques and materials is required.
Applications are invited from Dental Technicians who are fully registered with the General Dental Council and hold a recognized academic qualification in dental technology.
We encourage applications from dental technicians whether your experience and background is based in a commercial dental laboratory or NHS hospital setting.
We currently utilize both analogue & digital production processes across all laboratory departments & currently have multiple CAD systems that are supported by on site 3D printing & milling CAM systems.
On a daily basis you will help to meet the needs of the NHS and University staff including Clinical Staff, Postgraduate and Undergraduate Dental Students and Qualified Dental Technicians.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking an innovative, talented and self-motivated individual to join our extended dental team. The successful candidate will have good knowledge and practical experience of prosthetics restorations. There is also a shared responsibility to support the wider restorative team within the laboratory, when needed.Duties of the role include but are not limited to:
- Undertake the construction, repair and adaptation of a range of prosthetic restorations.
- Develop skills in specialized work.
- Construction of a variety of appliances and restorations to support the Restorative services plus the wider TMD, Oral Medicine & Oral Surgery Clinics, - training will be provided in house as required.
- Work effectively as part of a team demonstrating attention to detail, good organizational & communication skills plus compliance with laboratory regulations and protocols.
- Ability to work under pressure and prioritize work within a busy laboratory environment.
About us
MFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of over £3bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 30,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.
We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.
We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.
At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum current registerable qualification in dental technology, as prescribed by the GDC, or equivalent.
- Current registration with the GDC as a Dental Technician
Desirable
- Advanced Level Dental Technology Qualification (BSc Hons, HNC, HND, C&G Advanced Certificate, LCGI,)
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of a range of specialised technical procedures within appropriate discipline.
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
Desirable
- Knowledge of Medical Devices Directive.
- Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety.
Experience
Essential
- Post qualification experience working in a dental laboratory.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum current registerable qualification in dental technology, as prescribed by the GDC, or equivalent.
- Current registration with the GDC as a Dental Technician
Desirable
- Advanced Level Dental Technology Qualification (BSc Hons, HNC, HND, C&G Advanced Certificate, LCGI,)
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of a range of specialised technical procedures within appropriate discipline.
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
Desirable
- Knowledge of Medical Devices Directive.
- Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety.
Experience
Essential
- Post qualification experience working in a dental laboratory.
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
