Senior Dental Technician (Restorative)

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Job overview

An opportunity has arisen within the Royal National Ear, Nose & Throat Hospital & Eastman Dental Hospital for a Band 6 Dental Technician for the planning, design and fabrication of a range of oral / dental appliances for patients referred to the hospital, using both analogue and CAD/CAM techniques. The successful applicant will be primarily based at the Eastman Dental Institute Laboratory at the Rockefeller Building, working alongside university colleagues. A close working relationship is expected with the wider multi-disciplinary clinical teams to deliver a high quality, effective and efficient service.

Main duties of the job

Provision of a wide range of (primarily) removable laboratory work of a high quality is paramount, including implant-retained prostheses, with work ranging from highly complex prosthodontic/ multidisciplinary cases to conventional dentures and simple on-the-day additions and repairs, as well as diagnostic planning aids and stents. Experience in CAD CAM technology and workflows would be advantageous.

Candidates should be committed to delivering work of a high standard, in line with the Division's expectations as well as meeting turnaround times/ deadlines and ensuring effective and efficient service delivery. The candidate must be able to work effectively as part of a large team understand the importance of meeting deadlines; and be able to communicate effectively with patients and clinical colleagues. They will also require the confidence to work independently and partake in service development.

They should also be comfortable working in a teaching environment and partaking in discussion / training for junior staff regarding cases where required as well as treatment planning discussions.

Working for our organisation

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.

We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:

• University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)

• National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery

• Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals

• University College Hospital Grafton Way Building

• Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine

• University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre

• The Hospital for Tropical Diseases

• University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street

We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.

We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:
• Achieving a consistently high standard in the production/ manufacture/ repair of precision and highly complex prosthodontic and dental implant supported devices.
• Aiding the planning and design of restorative appliances, in conjunction with Consultants, Clinical Staff & trainees, and attending joint consultations at the Eastman Dental Hospital when required.
• Planning, co-ordinating and prioritising daily personal workload to meet laboratory deadlines and assisting with managing workflow.
• Fabrication of removable prostheses to include: cobalt chrome and acrylic partial dentures and obturators; complete dentures (conventional and implant retained including manufacture of implant bars and use of pre-formed implant attachments, potentially limited implant fixed bridges eg acrylic- metal based); occlusal splints (Michigan design and vacuum formed), orthodontic (Essix) retainers, surgical and radiographic stents.
• Provision of some types of fixed prostheses when required, especially with regards to designing removable protheses interfacing with these (overdenture copings, milled/ telescopic crowns).
• Attend monthly KPI (Key Performance Indicator) meetings with the laboratory team and the Restorative Laboratory Lead/ Manager.
• To undertake further training as required eg CADCAM techniques.
• Likely that duties may be altered from time to time in the light of changing circumstances and after consultation with the post holder and manager.

The Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals opened on Huntley Street in October 2019. The hospital treats conditions affecting the ear, nose, throat and mouth including dental, hearing, speech and balance services.

Bringing the (now closed) Royal National Throat, Nose and Ear Hospital and the Eastman Dental Hospital together in a state-of-the-art building means we have created one of the largest specialist centres for the treatment of conditions relating to the head and neck, including dental; ear, nose and throat (ENT) and hearing, speech and balance. The aim is to provide world-leading, evidence-based care in a modern, purpose-built environment.

Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*

UCLH top trust to work at in England - for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England - for the second year in a row.

UCLH top trust to work at in England - for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.

To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?

Person specification

Knowledge and Qualifications

Essential criteria

• BSc(Dental Technology), BTEC National Diploma or equivalent
• Significant continuing professional and personal development.
• Registered as a Dental Technician with the General Dental Council

Experience

Essential criteria

• Significant post degree experiences as Dental Technician working with specialist prosthodontic individuals/ teams
• Proficient in in all aspects of fabrication of removable prostheses, stents, retainers etc
• Familiarity and experience in prosthodontic rehabilitation for complex, multidisciplinary cases.
• Ability to demonstrate resourcefulness, ingenuity and lateral thinking in problem solving / planning

Desirable criteria

• Experience in prosthodontic rehabilitation of head and neck cancer patients including obturators.
• Experience in digital dentistry -CAD/ CAM

Skills and Abilities

Essential criteria

• Proficient/ experienced in providing implant supported prostheses

Desirable criteria

• Knowledge and ability to design and construct an extensive range of C&B restorations especially those interfacing with removable prosthodontics
• Proficient in extra-oral maxilofacial prostheses

Communication

Essential criteria

• Familiarity with IT in terms of every day use

Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion

Essential criteria

• Compliant and knowledgeable regarding infection prevention and control and ensuring this is applied to personal practice.

At UCLH, we have a real 'One Team' ethos, and our values - safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England.

At UCLH we take equality of opportunity seriously and are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer, with a culture that creates a real sense of belonging and trust. It is our fundamental aim, to recruit, retain and promote a diverse mix of people who are representative of our local communities. Applications are encouraged from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives to support our world class research, innovation and creativity.

UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff and has a dedicated policy which allows staff to apply for flexible working right from the beginning of employment. For more information please go to: https://www.uclh.nhs.uk/work-with-us/why-choose-uclh/flexible-working.

We offer our permanent staff an interest free season ticket loan for travel, all our staff have access to free independent and confidential support, large retail discounts, a staff discount platform, cycle to work scheme and on-site accommodation to name a few.

Additionally, UCLH Arts and Heritage's staff wellbeing programme, Creative Comfort, offers a variety of ways to engage with the arts as a member of UCLH staff. You can try out the weekly choir, weekly art club and join the Culture Club for exclusive access to free and discounted tickets for opera, exhibitions, theatre and more.

We recognise, reward and thank colleagues by nominating them for our annual Celebrating Excellence Awards, which are funded by UCLH Charity.

We are also members of www.mytrustbenefits.co.uk/ which offers discounts on high street retail stores, offers on travel deals, and also to take advantage of cash back schemes.

This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.

Please note that all correspondence regarding your application will be via email. The emails will be sent to you via TRAC.jobs and not via NHS Jobs, we encourage you to check your inbox regularly.

Please note that if you are at present in a training position on the 2016 new junior doctor's contract and are applying for a Trust doctor role your salary will not be pay protected.

You will be placed on the appropriate point of the Trust Doctor pay scale based on your previous experience.

Please note that if you have not heard from us within 3 weeks of the closing date of the advert to assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.

The Trust uses electronic new starter forms on Trac to collect personal details. Information collected is securely stored and used to set up the employee record on the ESR HR system.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

• Job Description (PDF, 968.2KB)
• Functional Requirements (PDF, 262.3KB)
• UCLH Values (PDF, 860.9KB)