Job summary
The crown and bridge section of the Production Laboratory deal with complex cases including implant retained medical devices as well as full mouth reconstructions as well as less complex work. We support a range of clinical colleagues and work closely with them regarding the patient workflow, as we are on site it gives us the great opportunity to be able liaise with our patients and be apart of their journey when needed, to offer help and advice. We are also a key part in our dental students learning as we help to support them during their training. Good communication is key and an all around knowledge of crown and bridge work is needed as well as being good at time management of your work load, as we complete our work from start to finish, so you will be responsible for the job all the way through. All of our metal work is completed on cadcam now using Exocad and 3shape. We are a large team and between all 3 sections at peak time, complete between 2,500 and 3,500 units of work per month.
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
Be Part of Our Team...
BCHC has more than 5000 staff working across Birmingham and the West Midlands in a wide range of community nursing and specialist healthcare roles. BCHC delivers over 100 clinical services, in people's homes, health centres, clinics and inpatient facilities. We deliver a wide range of services for children, young people and families as well as adults and community services, two community hospitals, services for people with learning disabilities, the internationally recognised West Midlands Rehab Centre and one of Europe's leading Dental Hospitals and School of Dentistry. We deliver all of this with a commitment to integrated, personalised care that is rooted in our local communities. We have an ambition to deliver outstanding, integrated care as one of the key NHS providers in the West Midlands.
If you want to 'Be Part of Our Team' and work with a Foundation Trust which is continuously striving for best care and healthy communities, we want to hear from you.
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 Manager
Group Clinical Manager
Group Manager
Dental Laboratory administrator
Consultants
Registrars
Dental Core Trainees, 1, 2, 3
Under graduate Dental students
Dental Nurses
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 Manager
Group Clinical Manager
Group Manager
Dental Laboratory administrator
Consultants
Registrars
Dental Core Trainees, 1, 2, 3
Under graduate Dental students
Dental Nurses
Dental Patients
Person Specification
Qualifications and CPD
Essential
- GDC registration
- Bsc/Btech Diploma in Dental Technology/or equivalent
- Demonstrate interest in Continuing Professional Development
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- ability to construct all types of crowns and bridges
- ability to construct all types of implant supported crowns and bridges
- ability to construct appliances from start to finish
- ability to construct a range vacuum formed appliances
- ability to construct full range diagnostic wax ups
Desirable
- computer skills for IT and Cadcam
Communication and organisational skills
Essential
- ability to work to deadlines
- ability to work autonomously and within the team
- good communication skills
Person Specification
Qualifications and CPD
Essential
- GDC registration
- Bsc/Btech Diploma in Dental Technology/or equivalent
- Demonstrate interest in Continuing Professional Development
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- ability to construct all types of crowns and bridges
- ability to construct all types of implant supported crowns and bridges
- ability to construct appliances from start to finish
- ability to construct a range vacuum formed appliances
- ability to construct full range diagnostic wax ups
Desirable
- computer skills for IT and Cadcam
Communication and organisational skills
Essential
- ability to work to deadlines
- ability to work autonomously and within the team
- good communication skills
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).
