Job summary
The post holder supports the Dental Production Laboratory in the day to day clinical delivery prosthetic 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, obturator appliances and conventional prosthetic appliances.
Direct management responsibility: Supervision of junior technicians and other laboratory staff.
Budgetary responsibilities: None
Main duties of the job
The post holder is responsible for achieving a consistently high standard in the production of precision and highly complex fixed and removable prosthodontics Osseo-integrated implant supported structures, using semi and fully adjustable articulators.
Plan, design and construct diagnostic wax-ups for treatment planning and support the clinician in evaluating patients 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 the appliance.
Provide emergency service and repairs of appliances, for the patient.
The post holder is responsible for the planning, design and construction of simple, hybrid, complex and evolutionary prosthetic appliances, in conjunction with Consultants and Senior Clinical Staff.
Advise/assist Consultants, Senior and Junior Clinical Staff and Undergraduate students on technical/clinical problems relating to patient treatment plans which will often require consultations on clinic where patient's wishes and expectations are expressed.
The post holder is responsible for agreeing work schedules as appropriate with the Consultants, Senior and Junior Clinical Staff and Undergraduate Students concerned.
About us
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
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 produce technical appliances and study models for National and internal Postgraduate and Undergraduate examination purposes and training courses.
To be familiar in the use of precision attachments.
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 junior laboratory staff and students.
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.
To deal with internal and external telephone enquires routinely.
Demonstrate restorative techniques to Undergraduates, Clinical and nursing staff, trainee technicians and Trust Visitors.
The post holder should be familiar with working in a laboratory environment and utilise various specialised machinery within the laboratory including, heat generating equipment, compressed gases, ultraviolet curing lights, grit blasting, pressure forming equipment and various dust extraction units.
Daily handles hazardous and toxic materials, fumes from materials, equipment vibrations and exposure to harmful dusts, very high temperatures and noise is part of the unpleasant conditions that the post holder works in.
Always required to sit/stand at the bench for long periods of concentration due to the intricate nature and size of the restorations being constructed.
The post holder may come into contact with bodily fluids e.g. saliva/blood and should be familiar with the cross infection control protocols to ensure the removal of saliva/blood when handling impressions and shade taking.
Be required to lift up to 15 kg tubs/bags materials and replenish stock as necessary.
Responsible for high quality of standard of work undertaken as stated in the Laboratory Operational Guidelines Procedures.
To competently deal with patients who have oral facial abnormalities, cleft palate and special needs patients including oral cancer patients.
To maintain in strictest confidence any patient or personnel related information, and it must be recognised that all patient related information is confidential whether formally recorded or not.
To inform the Laboratory Manager or Deputies of any complaints or concerns about technical service provisions.
Report equipment failure/malfunction immediately to Laboratory Manager or Deputies.
To be involved in the research and equipment testing.
Maintain general cleanliness, monitor and maintain the laboratory equipment including safety equipment.
To undertake further training as required regarding new products and techniques.
To utilise IT skills and undertake ECDL training as stated in Trust Guidelines.
To participate in regular laboratory/clinic staff meetings and contribute to policy changes and procedures.
To be involved in the audit and quality assurance activities of the Laboratory Department and Hospital as appropriate.
To work in adherence to Health and Safety guidelines. Trusts Health and Safety policy, MDR, COSHH regulations and all other Operational Guidelines within the laboratory to ensure the safety of the post holder and other staff within the laboratory.
The post holder is responsible for discussing with and advising Undergraduate Students on matters of techniques, restoration design and material selection.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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 produce technical appliances and study models for National and internal Postgraduate and Undergraduate examination purposes and training courses.
To be familiar in the use of precision attachments.
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 junior laboratory staff and students.
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.
To deal with internal and external telephone enquires routinely.
Demonstrate restorative techniques to Undergraduates, Clinical and nursing staff, trainee technicians and Trust Visitors.
The post holder should be familiar with working in a laboratory environment and utilise various specialised machinery within the laboratory including, heat generating equipment, compressed gases, ultraviolet curing lights, grit blasting, pressure forming equipment and various dust extraction units.
Daily handles hazardous and toxic materials, fumes from materials, equipment vibrations and exposure to harmful dusts, very high temperatures and noise is part of the unpleasant conditions that the post holder works in.
Always required to sit/stand at the bench for long periods of concentration due to the intricate nature and size of the restorations being constructed.
The post holder may come into contact with bodily fluids e.g. saliva/blood and should be familiar with the cross infection control protocols to ensure the removal of saliva/blood when handling impressions and shade taking.
Be required to lift up to 15 kg tubs/bags materials and replenish stock as necessary.
Responsible for high quality of standard of work undertaken as stated in the Laboratory Operational Guidelines Procedures.
To competently deal with patients who have oral facial abnormalities, cleft palate and special needs patients including oral cancer patients.
To maintain in strictest confidence any patient or personnel related information, and it must be recognised that all patient related information is confidential whether formally recorded or not.
To inform the Laboratory Manager or Deputies of any complaints or concerns about technical service provisions.
Report equipment failure/malfunction immediately to Laboratory Manager or Deputies.
To be involved in the research and equipment testing.
Maintain general cleanliness, monitor and maintain the laboratory equipment including safety equipment.
To undertake further training as required regarding new products and techniques.
To utilise IT skills and undertake ECDL training as stated in Trust Guidelines.
To participate in regular laboratory/clinic staff meetings and contribute to policy changes and procedures.
To be involved in the audit and quality assurance activities of the Laboratory Department and Hospital as appropriate.
To work in adherence to Health and Safety guidelines. Trusts Health and Safety policy, MDR, COSHH regulations and all other Operational Guidelines within the laboratory to ensure the safety of the post holder and other staff within the laboratory.
The post holder is responsible for discussing with and advising Undergraduate Students on matters of techniques, restoration design and material selection.
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 full and partial dentures from start to finish
- Knowledge and ability to design and construct an extensive range of fixed or removable appliances
- Knowledge and Ability to Construct Obturator Appliances from start to finish
- Ability to Construct a range of Vacuum formed Appliances
- Knowledge and Ability to Construct Implant Supported Prosthetic and Removable Appliances from start to Finish
Desirable
Communcation and Organisational Skills
Essential
- Ability to work to deadlines
- Ability to work autonomously and within a 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 full and partial dentures from start to finish
- Knowledge and ability to design and construct an extensive range of fixed or removable appliances
- Knowledge and Ability to Construct Obturator Appliances from start to finish
- Ability to Construct a range of Vacuum formed Appliances
- Knowledge and Ability to Construct Implant Supported Prosthetic and Removable Appliances from start to Finish
Desirable
Communcation and Organisational Skills
Essential
- Ability to work to deadlines
- Ability to work autonomously and within a 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).
