Senior Dental Technician

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Job overview

This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic Dental Technician to join a multi- disciplined team in the Orthodontics and Restorative Dentistry Department.

This is an attractive role to apply your skills and furthering your experience with advanced techniques

Main duties of the job

To undertake the duties of a specialist grade (Band 6) dental technician to clinical prescription producing dental technical restorations related to fixed prosthodontics. The vast majority of the work of this post holder will be the construction of complex and highly complex fixed prosthodontic restorations with some implant supported restorations.

Working for our organisation

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).

We have four primary goals:

• high-quality care for all,
• being a great place to work,
• partnerships for impact, and
• research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:

• we are compassionate,
• we are proud,
• we are inclusive, and
• we are one team

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:

http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacanc...

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• To provide technical support to the Consultants and Clinical Staff within the department as part of the dental team.

• To perform a broad range of techniques associated with restorative dentistry including single and multiple unit implant supported crown and bridge restorations for clinical staff. This will include the production of high quality restorations, Gold crowns/inlays, Post and cores, Metal ceramic crowns, All ceramic crowns, Bridges (conventional, fixed-movable and minimal preparation), Veneers.

• To construct complex and non-routine crown & bridge appliances and prostheses to resolve patient problems, with shade taking in surgery on a daily basis. You will also be required to construct a range of prosthetic dentures, splints and radiographic stents.

• To be proficient in the production of the above mentioned items the post holder will need to be familiar with the use of porcelain and composite materials as well as cast dental alloys.

• To be familiar in the use of milling and production of customised abutments for implant cases. To be familiar with CAD/CAM technology.

• To provide diagnostic functional waxing in the planning, temporization and fabrication of restorations. Functional occlusion and the use of Denar articulators using face bows and occlusal records. To produce high quality study and working models, and to be involved in the preparation of teaching materials for lectures and demonstration purposes.

• Ensure the cleanliness and tidiness of own work areas plus have responsibility for specific items of laboratory equipment and report defects in need of remedy to the Lead Technician.

• Ensure safe working practice and implementation of COSHH and other regulations, in accordance with the relevant code of practice of the Department. Be mindful of his/her own actions as they affect the safety of others.

• To maintain self development by keeping abreast of new technologies within the field, and under take general care and minor routine maintenance of equipment and identify maintenance requirements of the laboratory equipment.

Person specification

Training & Qualification

Essential criteria

• Degree in dental technology or equivalent
• Registered with GDC

Desirable criteria

• Further qualification

Experience

Essential criteria

• Post qualification experience

Desirable criteria

• Knowledge in other areas od dental technology
• Evidence of relevant additional training

Communication skills

Essential criteria

• Effective clear communication

Desirable criteria

• Productive team working

Knowledge & techniques to role

Essential criteria

• Examples of knowledge on complex procedures

Desirable criteria

• Demonstrate a range of dental appliances

Additional Information

Please submit your application form without delay to avoid disappointment; we will close vacancies prior to the publishing closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed application forms.

Please check the email account (including your junk mail) that you supplied as part of your application on a regular basis following the closing date and throughout the recruitment process, as this is how we will communicate with you.

UHL is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds who match our job criteria.

Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible.

UHL is committed to helping colleagues balance the demands of both their work and personal needs through flexible working arrangements wherever reasonably practicable and subject to service needs.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Please note if you are successful in obtaining this position and the post involves regulated activity you will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service check.

The Trust will pay for the check initially and the money will then be deducted from your salary over a three month period commencing on your first month's payment.

The current price of a check is £38 for an enhanced and £18 for a standard check.

COVID 19 Risk Assessment

Due to the current Covid pandemic we have introduced a staff risk assessment into our pre-employment process. This now forms part of the mandatory pre-employment checks that will be carried out if you receive a conditional offer.

The risk assessment is intended to ensure you are able to safely perform your duties in any of our work areas, and if you have been identified as being particularly vulnerable to coronavirus. Our main aim is to reduce risk and to ensure the safety of all new starters to the Trust as well as current staff, patients and visitors.

If it is identified that you are within a vulnerable category, we will endeavor to make reasonable adjustments to accommodate this through discussions with both Occupational Health and your recruiting manager.

Covid Vaccination Status

Covid-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, family, colleagues and our patients/service users from the Covid-19 virus. We therefore continue to encourage our current and potential colleagues to get vaccinated.

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust holds the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of everything it does and all that it stands for. We are committed to developing a workforce that is representative of the community we serve. We welcome applications from the diverse community of Leicester, Leicester and Rutland, to help deliver healthcare services that meets the needs of our diverse communities.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Documents to download

• JD and PS (PDF, 592.5KB)
• Understanding your right to work in the UK (PDF, 1.1MB)
• Employee Benefits (PDF, 578.5KB)