Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within our Stoke Mandeville Hospital Dental Laboratory for a forward-thinking Senior Dental Technician to work with our multi-disciplinary team at Stoke Mandeville Hospital.
The post holder will be responsible for the design, planning and construction of an extensive range of highly complex custom-made functional, fixed and removeable dental/oro-facial appliances in the departments Laboratory service, comprising Restorative, Orthodontics, Prosthodontics and Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery.
The post holder will be expected to take on a leading role in the expansion of digital workflows, develop new skills in line with experience, new practices, qualifications and will also have a commitment to continuing professional development.
Applications are invited from Dental Technicians who are fully registered with the General Dental Council and hold a UK recognised 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.
This is an exciting time to join the OMFS team at Stoke Mandeville Hospital, as we continue our journey of modernisation, which has seen recent investment in state-of-the-art digital planning software and 3D printing and SLM technology.
Main duties of the job
- To construct an extensive rangeof highly complex, specialised custom-made dental/oro-facial appliances.
- To utilise CAD/CAM technology to design and manufacture highly complex fixed and removeable appliances
- Collaborate directly with Consultants, senior and junior clinical staff, Postgraduate and patients to provide technical advice, discuss case requirements and develop innovative appliances and custom solutions to ensure effective service delivery.
- Provide cover and assist the Laboratory Manager in all areas that may be required, including prioritisation and organisation of workload.
- To be responsible for the supervision of any Technicians that may be recruited and any students/work experience candidates that may be allocated to the department.
- To assist with rostering, off duty periods and holiday cover to ensure smooth running of the Laboratory.
- Participate in the development and implementation of laboratory policies.
- Carry out basic maintenance of laboratory equipment.
- Order stock on the Trust system.
- Maintain accurate laboratory records for audit purposes.
- Assist with research projects, surveys & audits of the service as required.
- Regularly required to maintain prolonged concentration throughout the fabrication of appliances and models.
About us
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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
- As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
- We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
- We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
Why work for us?
- We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
- As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
- Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
- A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families.
What do we stand for?
- Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
- Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
- Our care values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.
Person Specification
Education, qualification and training
Essential
- BSc Dental Technology, BTEC National Diploma or Equivalent Advanced Certificate HNC/HND or equivalent in Restorative/Orthodontics UK and GDC recognised qualification
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Experience
Essential
- Experience as a specialist Technician, Experience working in a multidisciplinary team environment, managing own workload.
- Broad base of Dental Laboratory experience, further experience in treatment of multidisciplinary case load.
- Experience of CAD CAM workflow in dentistry
Desirable
- Preferably at least 2-years' experience working in NHS dentistry role
Skills, ability and knowledge
Essential
- Practical demonstration of Laboratory work (inc CAD CAM) at interview/bench test
- Computing and CAD CAM skills
- Good spoken and written English. Communication skills should be highly developed.
- Good personal and interpersonal skills
- Sufficient leadership, organisational communication, professional and personal skills
- Ability to manage own workload independently
Desirable
- Knowledge of the organisation of the NHS and the Government's agenda for its modernisation
- Management training, qualification and experience
- Communication skills training
- Experience of/ collaboration on research
- Ability to apply research outcomes to Laboratory practice
- Experience of workplace audit
Special circumstances
Desirable
- Ability to travel to other sites in the Trust
Professional body membership
Essential
- GDC registration (Dental Technician)
Desirable
Person Specification
Education, qualification and training
Essential
- BSc Dental Technology, BTEC National Diploma or Equivalent Advanced Certificate HNC/HND or equivalent in Restorative/Orthodontics UK and GDC recognised qualification
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Experience
Essential
- Experience as a specialist Technician, Experience working in a multidisciplinary team environment, managing own workload.
- Broad base of Dental Laboratory experience, further experience in treatment of multidisciplinary case load.
- Experience of CAD CAM workflow in dentistry
Desirable
- Preferably at least 2-years' experience working in NHS dentistry role
Skills, ability and knowledge
Essential
- Practical demonstration of Laboratory work (inc CAD CAM) at interview/bench test
- Computing and CAD CAM skills
- Good spoken and written English. Communication skills should be highly developed.
- Good personal and interpersonal skills
- Sufficient leadership, organisational communication, professional and personal skills
- Ability to manage own workload independently
Desirable
- Knowledge of the organisation of the NHS and the Government's agenda for its modernisation
- Management training, qualification and experience
- Communication skills training
- Experience of/ collaboration on research
- Ability to apply research outcomes to Laboratory practice
- Experience of workplace audit
Special circumstances
Desirable
- Ability to travel to other sites in the Trust
Professional body membership
Essential
- GDC registration (Dental Technician)
Desirable
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).
