Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a dynamic, enthusiastic and motivated Dental Technician to join our Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery service. The Band 5 post is based at the Royal Gwent Hospital but will provide cover in Nevill Hall Hospital and support services across Gwent.
BSc/BTEC Diploma in Dental Technology or equivalent and registration with GDC essential.
You will need sufficient experience at Band 5 level in an Orthodontic environment.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
This is a great post with a huge scope to develop in line with new digital technology and advances in Oral and Orthognathic services. You will be supported and work closely with the Consultants in Orthodontics and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and the Directorate Manager.
We are looking for an individual who has excellent organisational, analytical and communication skills to join the Team. You must demonstrate initiative and have an enthusiasm to get the job done. The successful candidate will also need to be able to demonstrate a comprehensive range of technical skills and experience of working in an equivalent laboratory.
About us
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.
We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.
Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. This includes the Grange University Hospital which provides specialist and critical care and is the newest addition to the clinical futures strategy opening in November 2020. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For informal enquiries, please contact:
Sarah Jenkins Senior Dental Technician Oral and Orthodontic Services
Tel: 01633 238928
Job description
Job responsibilities
For informal enquiries, please contact:
Sarah Jenkins Senior Dental Technician Oral and Orthodontic Services
Tel: 01633 238928
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc/BTEC Diploma in Dental Technology or equivalent
- GDC registrant
- Up to date CPD training
Desirable
- Post qualification courses
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience working in an equivalent laboratory
- Experience in advanced techniques in relevant discipline.
Desirable
- Experience of Restorative/Orthognathic techniques
- Experience of supervision
Skills/Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of a wide range of procedures.
- Ability to maintain prolonged or intense concentration.
Desirable
- Scanning study models
- 3D planning of appliances
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc/BTEC Diploma in Dental Technology or equivalent
- GDC registrant
- Up to date CPD training
Desirable
- Post qualification courses
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience working in an equivalent laboratory
- Experience in advanced techniques in relevant discipline.
Desirable
- Experience of Restorative/Orthognathic techniques
- Experience of supervision
Skills/Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of a wide range of procedures.
- Ability to maintain prolonged or intense concentration.
Desirable
- Scanning study models
- 3D planning of appliances
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).
