Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Orthodontic Technician to join our Maxillofacial and Dental Laboratory team. Working both independently and as part of a team, you will be supporting our orthodontic clinical staff in providing high quality, complex orthodontic appliances. The role requires a flexible approach to working as the Trust operates orthodontic services from two hospital sites.
Main duties of the job
The post
holders prime responsibility will be the provision of orthodontic appliances and
associated dental technology services for the Department of Oral and
Maxillofacial Surgery and Orthodontics, and other contracted agencies, for
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust.
The post holder
will be expected to manufacture and maintain a broad range of complex custom
made orthodontic appliances; to include specialised functional, fixed and
removable appliances and same day retainers.
The post holder
should be highly motivated with good communication skills to liaise with clinical
and laboratory staff in the design and manufacture of appliances and maintain
laboratory records complying with the latest Medical Devices Regulations. The
post holder should be able to plan and prioritise their own work.
About us
Our purpose is simple - Putting Patients First. We are looking for exceptional colleagues who can help us achieve this.
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a larger population in Herefordshire and beyond.
The Trust operates hospital-based services from three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester
Our workforce is nearly 6,800 strong, and our caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred care. You could be one of them.
We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us to achieve our Vision - working in partnership to provide the best healthcare for our communities, leading and supporting our teams to move 4ward. Our 4ward behaviours, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do.
Our objectives are simple:
- Best services for local people
- Best experience of care and best outcomes for our patients
- Best use of resources
- Best people
Better never stops, and our Clinical Services Strategy provides a clear future vision for our Trust, our hospitals, our services and our role in the wider health and care system.
We are proud to have achieved Timewise accreditation - this means we are committed to embedding flexible working within our organisation as a flex positive employer.
Job description
Job responsibilities
WORCESTERSHIRE ACUTE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
JOB DESCRIPTION
Post Title: Orthodontic Technician (Specialist Dental Technician)
Pay Band: Band 6
Hours: Part time, 30 hours per week
Contract: Fixed Term
Location
/ Department: The Maxillofacial and Dental Laboratory, Worcestershire
Royal Hospital
Accountable to: Consultant Maxillofacial Prosthetist / Service Lead
Reports
to: Consultant Maxillofacial Prosthetist /
Service Lead
Ref: C9365-24-0141
Key Working Relationships:
Consultant Reconstructive Scientist /
Maxillofacial Prosthetist (Service Lead)
Principal Reconstructive Scientist /
Maxillofacial Prosthetist (Deputy Manager)
Advanced Orthodontic Technicians
Consultant Orthodontists and their
medical teams
Oral and Maxillofacial Consultants and
their medical teams
Departmental nursing staff
Departmental administrative and clerical
staff
Risk Assessment:
This post involves exposure to bodily
fluids, exposure to fumes from materials and substances, exposure to chemicals,
prolonged use of equipment/machinery, manual handling activities and some VDU
work.
Job Purpose:
The post
holders prime responsibility will be the provision of orthodontic appliances and
associated dental technology services for the Department of Oral and
Maxillofacial Surgery and Orthodontics, and other contracted agencies, for
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust.
The post holder
will be expected to manufacture and maintain a broad range of complex custom
made medical devices; to include specialised orthodontic functional, fixed and
removable appliances and same day retainers.
The post holder
should be highly motivated with good communication skills to liaise with
clinical and laboratory staff in the design and manufacture of appliances and
maintain laboratory records complying with the latest Medical Devices
Regulations. The post holder should be able to plan and prioritise their own
work.
Key
Duties:
To work as part
of a team across both Worcestershire hospital and Kidderminster sites, which
will require a flexible approach to working. To provide laboratory support to Orthodontic
Consultants, Specialist Registrars, Oral and Maxillofacial Consultants, Registrars,
supporting Nursing staff and associated team of clinical assistants.
PLEASE SEE FULL JOB DESCRIPTION ATTACHED
Job description
Job responsibilities
WORCESTERSHIRE ACUTE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
JOB DESCRIPTION
Post Title: Orthodontic Technician (Specialist Dental Technician)
Pay Band: Band 6
Hours: Part time, 30 hours per week
Contract: Fixed Term
Location
/ Department: The Maxillofacial and Dental Laboratory, Worcestershire
Royal Hospital
Accountable to: Consultant Maxillofacial Prosthetist / Service Lead
Reports
to: Consultant Maxillofacial Prosthetist /
Service Lead
Ref: C9365-24-0141
Key Working Relationships:
Consultant Reconstructive Scientist /
Maxillofacial Prosthetist (Service Lead)
Principal Reconstructive Scientist /
Maxillofacial Prosthetist (Deputy Manager)
Advanced Orthodontic Technicians
Consultant Orthodontists and their
medical teams
Oral and Maxillofacial Consultants and
their medical teams
Departmental nursing staff
Departmental administrative and clerical
staff
Risk Assessment:
This post involves exposure to bodily
fluids, exposure to fumes from materials and substances, exposure to chemicals,
prolonged use of equipment/machinery, manual handling activities and some VDU
work.
Job Purpose:
The post
holders prime responsibility will be the provision of orthodontic appliances and
associated dental technology services for the Department of Oral and
Maxillofacial Surgery and Orthodontics, and other contracted agencies, for
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust.
The post holder
will be expected to manufacture and maintain a broad range of complex custom
made medical devices; to include specialised orthodontic functional, fixed and
removable appliances and same day retainers.
The post holder
should be highly motivated with good communication skills to liaise with
clinical and laboratory staff in the design and manufacture of appliances and
maintain laboratory records complying with the latest Medical Devices
Regulations. The post holder should be able to plan and prioritise their own
work.
Key
Duties:
To work as part
of a team across both Worcestershire hospital and Kidderminster sites, which
will require a flexible approach to working. To provide laboratory support to Orthodontic
Consultants, Specialist Registrars, Oral and Maxillofacial Consultants, Registrars,
supporting Nursing staff and associated team of clinical assistants.
PLEASE SEE FULL JOB DESCRIPTION ATTACHED
Person Specification
Personal qualities
Essential
- Ability to effectively manage own time and work independently
- To have excellent communication skills both verbal and written
- Be highly motivated and flexible with an adaptable approach to work
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to cope under pressure
Desirable
- Willingness to learn new ways of working with a positive approach to changing work demands
Other requirements
Essential
- Awareness of confidentiality
- Able to undertake some manual handling duties
- To hold a valid UK driving license
Experience
Essential
- Experienced in complex appliance design, construction and maintenance
- Experienced in Oral Surgery laboratory techniques.
- Experience of Medical Devices Legislation
Desirable
- Post qualification experience
- Previous work experience within an NHS hospital laboratory environment
- Experience of PAR scoring
- Experience of Oral & Maxillofacial technology laboratory practices
Qualifications
Essential
- Fully qualified Dental Technician holding a BTEC Diploma/BSc or equivalent in Dental Technology
- Post graduate qualification in Orthodontic Technology to Diploma level or equivalent experience
- GDC registered Dental Technician
Desirable
- Certificate in PAR Calibration
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- High level of practical dexterity
- Knowledge/awareness of COSHH
- To take personal responsibility for continued professional development
- Computer literate
- Knowledge and ability to implement the standards called for by the Medical Devices Directive
Desirable
- Knowledge of 3D scanning and CAD/CAM technologies
Person Specification
Personal qualities
Essential
- Ability to effectively manage own time and work independently
- To have excellent communication skills both verbal and written
- Be highly motivated and flexible with an adaptable approach to work
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to cope under pressure
Desirable
- Willingness to learn new ways of working with a positive approach to changing work demands
Other requirements
Essential
- Awareness of confidentiality
- Able to undertake some manual handling duties
- To hold a valid UK driving license
Experience
Essential
- Experienced in complex appliance design, construction and maintenance
- Experienced in Oral Surgery laboratory techniques.
- Experience of Medical Devices Legislation
Desirable
- Post qualification experience
- Previous work experience within an NHS hospital laboratory environment
- Experience of PAR scoring
- Experience of Oral & Maxillofacial technology laboratory practices
Qualifications
Essential
- Fully qualified Dental Technician holding a BTEC Diploma/BSc or equivalent in Dental Technology
- Post graduate qualification in Orthodontic Technology to Diploma level or equivalent experience
- GDC registered Dental Technician
Desirable
- Certificate in PAR Calibration
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- High level of practical dexterity
- Knowledge/awareness of COSHH
- To take personal responsibility for continued professional development
- Computer literate
- Knowledge and ability to implement the standards called for by the Medical Devices Directive
Desirable
- Knowledge of 3D scanning and CAD/CAM technologies
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).
