Job summary
The post holder supports the Dental Production Laboratory in the day to day clinical delivery crown and bridge dental laboratory work to support patient treatment. This will include distribution and allocation of work in the absence of any of the laboratory management team.
The post holder will be responsible for providing technical laboratory support for clinical staff, postgraduate and undergraduate students for treatment of patients.
Responsible for undertaking the production of an extensive range of bespoke, complex, precision, implant retained and convention crown and bridge restorations.
Main duties of the job
Plan, coordinate and prioritise daily personal workload to meet laboratory deadlines on a daily basis to meet service requirements.
To contribute to the supervision and training of the technical work of lower grade laboratory staff and students.
The post holder is responsible for achieving a consistently high standard in the production of precision and highly complex fixed prosthodontics osseo-integrated implant supported structures and restorations including both single and multi-unit metal bonded to ceramic, all ceramic restorations using semi and fully adjustable articulators.
The post holder is responsible for the planning, design and construction of simple, hybrid, complex and evolutionary restorative appliances, in conjunction with Consultants and Senior Clinical Staff
Plan, design and construct diagnostic wax-ups for treatment planning and support the clinician in evaluating patient's expectations and provide them with detailed information by communication with staff Evaluate the quality, ensuring the dental prescription and items supplied from the clinic area are of sufficient quality to proceed with the construction of restorations
About us
Our Dental Laboratory has 3 sections within it, that covers Crown and Bridge, Prosthetics and Orthodontics. We are a very busy dental laboratory of 22 (at full capacity) dental technicians, making approximately 3000 - 3500 units of work per month between the 3 sections. We complete our work from start to finish, unlike commercial laboratories. We also offer flexible working options which can help with work life balance, along with service needs. We have the great luxury of being on site and able to see our patients on clinic when assisting our clinical colleagues. This also helps when we need to discuss cases which helps to give our patients the best outcomes possible..
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder is responsible for discussing with and advising Undergraduate Students on matters of techniques, restoration design and material selection.
Clinically assist and advise Consultants, Senior and Junior Clinical Staff and Undergraduate Students with shade matching with regards to patient expectations.
Construct Pro-scan radiographic stents and implant placement guides.
Plans, designs and constructs diagnostic wax-ups, including occlusal splints, both hard and soft for treatment planning. TMJ analysis and occlusal rehabilitation cases.
To be proficient in the production in the above mentioned the post holder will need to be familiar with the use of porcelain, composite materials, precious and non-precious cast dental alloys including the production of precision working models
Assist in the routine day-to-day running of the laboratory and assist Undergraduate students, Clinical and nursing staff with enquires and the collection of completed work using the laboratory dedicated Microsoft Access computer system.
Key Relationships
To establish effective working relation with the following:
Production Laboratory Manager
Deputy Production Laboratory Managers
General Manager-Business and Performance
Laboratory Receptionist
Consultants
Dental Core Trainees, 1, 2, 3
Under graduate Dental students
Dental Nurse
Dental Patients
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder is responsible for discussing with and advising Undergraduate Students on matters of techniques, restoration design and material selection.
Clinically assist and advise Consultants, Senior and Junior Clinical Staff and Undergraduate Students with shade matching with regards to patient expectations.
Construct Pro-scan radiographic stents and implant placement guides.
Plans, designs and constructs diagnostic wax-ups, including occlusal splints, both hard and soft for treatment planning. TMJ analysis and occlusal rehabilitation cases.
To be proficient in the production in the above mentioned the post holder will need to be familiar with the use of porcelain, composite materials, precious and non-precious cast dental alloys including the production of precision working models
Assist in the routine day-to-day running of the laboratory and assist Undergraduate students, Clinical and nursing staff with enquires and the collection of completed work using the laboratory dedicated Microsoft Access computer system.
Key Relationships
To establish effective working relation with the following:
Production Laboratory Manager
Deputy Production Laboratory Managers
General Manager-Business and Performance
Laboratory Receptionist
Consultants
Dental Core Trainees, 1, 2, 3
Under graduate Dental students
Dental Nurse
Dental Patients
Person Specification
Professional
Essential
- GDC registration
- Bsc/Btech Diploma in Dental Technology/ or equivalent
- Demonstrate interest in Continuing Professional Development
Desirable
- Competent use of relevant IT systems
Personal Skills
Essential
- Good communication and organisational skills
- Ability to work flexibly and under pressure
- Abilty to work to deadlines
- Ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- knowledge around implant systems
- ability to construction full range of crown and bridge appliances
- ability to construction a full range of implant retained appliances
Desirable
Person Specification
Professional
Essential
- GDC registration
- Bsc/Btech Diploma in Dental Technology/ or equivalent
- Demonstrate interest in Continuing Professional Development
Desirable
- Competent use of relevant IT systems
Personal Skills
Essential
- Good communication and organisational skills
- Ability to work flexibly and under pressure
- Abilty to work to deadlines
- Ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- knowledge around implant systems
- ability to construction full range of crown and bridge appliances
- ability to construction a full range of implant retained appliances
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).
