Dental Technician

Job description

Job responsibilities

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Clinical and technical knowledge acquired through City & Guilds, HNC or 1st Degree in Dental technology,

Ability to prioritise own work load

Ability to provide and receive complex information regarding the design and construction of appliances to and from the multidisciplinary team.

Have good analytical skills, and be able to manage time effectively.

Have good word processing skills and be able to create and accurately maintain an MS Excel database.

PRIMARY DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

Provide a technical service to the Orthodontic and Restorative clinics for the design and construction of a broad range of dental and Intra-oral appliances.

Duties to include construction of working models (gypsum and 3d printed), orthodontic study models, special trays, record blocks, sleep apnoea appliances, vacuum formed appliances, prosthetic and orthodontic appliances.

To play an active role in the digital pathway of technical work and participate in the development of this service

To maintain accurate laboratory activity records.

To assist in the control and maintenance of stock levels for laboratory materials and to maintain to a high level the operational standards of laboratory equipment and furnishings.

To attend departmental and Inter-departmental meetings as required.

To maintain 100% Mandatory Training compliance.

To complete mandatory CPDs required for continued professional registration (GDC).

Professional Registration

Where the post holder holds a professional qualification they will be required to:

Maintain their own professional status and registration where appropriate

Work within the professional regulations set by the relevant Professional Body

Health and Safety/Risk Management

The jobholder must comply at all times with Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Health and Safety policies, in particular by following agreed safe local working procedures and reporting incidents using the Trusts Risk Incident Reporting System.

Equality and Diversity

The jobholder is required to abide by the Trust's policies and procedures and to actively support the Trust's commitment to equality and diversity in both employment and the delivery of services. All patients, staff and visitors must be treated equitably, with dignity and respect taking into account their race, gender, ethnic origin, age, disability, sexuality etc".

Training and Personal Development Continuous Professional Development

The jobholder must take responsibility in agreement with their line manager for their own personal development by ensuring that Continuous Professional Development remains a priority. The jobholder will undertake all mandatory training required for the role

Patient and Public Involvement

All staff will be expected to comply with S.242 of the NHS Act 2006.

Respect for Patient Confidentiality

The jobholder should respect patient confidentiality at all times and not divulge patient information unless sanctioned by the requirements of the role.

Environment and Sustainability

All employees have a responsibility to promote sustainability and carbon reduction within the Foundation Trust adhering to our Sustainable Development Strategy and therefore ensuring that all our business is conducted in a sustainable manner

Infection Prevention and Control

All employees have a personal responsibility to comply with Trust and departmental Infection Prevention and Control policies to protect their own health, the health of patients, visitors and other employees and to prevent health care associated infections. This includes a requirement to maintain a safe, clean and tidy work environment and to complete mandatory Infection Prevention and Control Training as provided by the Foundation Trust. All clinical staff must ensure rigorous and consistent compliance with standard infection control precautions including Hand hygiene, dress code and use of personal protective equipment and other clinical care policies and protocols applicable to infection prevention and control. Employees are required to challenge poor performance or poor practice in relation to infection prevention and report any breaches using relevant Trust procedures such as the Incident reporting system.

Safeguarding Children and Adults

All employees have a responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and adults including but not limited to patients, members of the public and colleagues. The post holder will be responsible for ensuring they undertake the appropriate level of training in accordance with our safeguarding policy training strategy and that they are aware of and work within the safeguarding policies of the Trust which are available on the Trust intranet pages

COMMUNICATION & WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

Laboratory staff members

Provides and receives complex information to and from Restorative/Orthodontic Consultants, SPRs, SHOs and Therapists in regard to the treatment of patients referred from their clinics.

Dental Nurses when requesting work and prepping clinics

Estates personnel when maintenance requests have been raised

Answering laboratory telephones and speaking to patients or other staff members

SPECIAL WORKING CONDITIONS

Spends long periods, daily, concentrating on producing appliances and prostheses with high levels of precision.

Is required to sit at the laboratory bench and stand at the casting bench for prolonged periods.

Endures occasional unpleasant conditions due to exposure to fumes, dust particles, and equipment noise/vibration.

Occasional heavy lifting required.

The Laboratory operates a 5 day working week Monday to Friday and the applicant will be required to work 37.5 hours per week over 5 days.

***Informal visits to the laboratories are encouraged and can be arranged with the Laboratory Manager.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience in the construction of a broad range of dental appliances and their uses in prescribed treatment plans.
• Experience in information technology, Microsoft office packages/Excel

Desirable

• Experience working in a hospital production laboratory
• Digital workflow experience

Skills

Essential

• Must have training in the use and construction of a broad range of Dental appliances and associated sciences.
• Be confident, well organised, and enthusiastic and have a commitment to continued personal and professional development.
• Must be able to work effectively with others.
• Must have an aptitude for problem solving and innovation.
• Must have good interpersonal skills and an ability to treat all patients and colleagues fairly, compassionately and with equality.
• Able to concentrate for long periods giving keen attention to detail.
• Produce work to a very high standard

Knowledge

Essential

• A knowledge of current NHS policies and procedures, including Health & safety, and Infection control
• Knowledge of digital workflows

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc Degree in Dental technology/Btec or equivalent level in a relevant qualification/Experience OR Due to qualify before 31/07/2023
• Must have current GDC registration (Dental Technician) or to be registered by 31/07/2023

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Luke's Hospital

St Lukes Hospital, Little Horton Lane

Bradford

BD5 0NA

Employer's website

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