Dental Technician

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a self-motivated, proactive individual to join our close knit dynamic team. This position is well suited to someone who is enthusiastic and looking to develop their skills in a thriving and supportive workplace and is passionate about making a difference for our patients.

These busy laboratories based within the department provide Oro/Maxillofacial/Orthodontic, Restorative and Facial Prostheses to local NHS Trust hospitals. The post holder will work in the laboratories and work to complete work from the Orthodontic clinics and some prosthetics work. The successful candidate can expect to regularly process models (gypsum/3d printed) for the construction of appliances or treatment planning, as well as constructing a range of prosthetic and orthodontic appliances. The candidate would be required to be flexible in where they work to provide the support that the disciplines required. The ability to prioritise your own work is an essential part of this role.

Main duties of the job include:

• Provide a technical service to the Orthodontic and Restorative clinics for the design and construction of a broad range of dental and Intra-oral appliances.
• Duties to include construction of working models (gypsum and 3d printed), orthodontic study models, special trays, record blocks, sleep apnoea appliances, vacuum formed appliances, prosthetic and orthodontic appliances.
• To play an active role in the digital pathway of technical work and participate in the development of this service.
• To maintain accurate laboratory activity records.
• To assist in the control and maintenance of stock levels for laboratory materials and to maintain to a high level the operational standards of laboratory equipment and furnishings.
• To attend departmental and Inter-departmental meetings as required.
• To maintain 100% Mandatory Training compliance.
• To complete mandatory CPDs required for continued professional registration (GDC).

Knowledge, skills and experience required:

• Clinical and technical knowledge acquired through City & Guilds, HNC or 1st Degree in Dental technology.
• Ability to prioritise own work load.
• Ability to provide and receive complex information regarding the design and construction of appliances to and from the multidisciplinary team.
• Good analytical skills, and be able to manage time effectively.
• Good word processing skills and be able to create and accurately maintain an MS Excel database.

Professional Registration:

• Maintain their own professional status and registration where appropriate.
• Work within the professional regulations set by the relevant Professional Body.

Health and Safety/Risk Management:

The jobholder must comply at all times with Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Health and Safety policies, in particular by following agreed safe local working procedures and reporting incidents using the Trust's Risk Incident Reporting System.

Equality and Diversity:

The jobholder is required to abide by the Trust's policies and procedures and to actively support the Trust's commitment to equality and diversity in both employment and the delivery of services.

Training and Personal Development:

The jobholder must take responsibility in agreement with their line manager for their own personal development by ensuring that Continuous Professional Development remains a priority.

Patient and Public Involvement:

All staff will be expected to comply with S.242 of the NHS Act 2006.

Respect for Patient Confidentiality:

The jobholder should respect patient confidentiality at all times and not divulge patient information unless sanctioned by the requirements of the role.

Environment and Sustainability:

All employees have a responsibility to promote sustainability and carbon reduction within the Foundation Trust adhering to our Sustainable Development Strategy.

Infection Prevention and Control:

All employees have a personal responsibility to comply with Trust and departmental Infection Prevention and Control policies to protect their own health, the health of patients, visitors and other employees and to prevent health care associated infections.

Safeguarding Children and Adults:

All employees have a responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and adults including but not limited to patients, members of the public and colleagues.

Communication & Working Relationships:

Laboratory staff members provide and receive complex information to and from Restorative/Orthodontic Consultants, SPRs, SHOs and Therapists in regard to the treatment of patients referred from their clinics.

Special Working Conditions:

Spends long periods, daily, concentrating on producing appliances and prostheses with high levels of precision. Is required to sit at the laboratory bench and stand at the casting bench for prolonged periods. Endures occasional unpleasant conditions due to exposure to fumes, dust particles, and equipment noise/vibration. Occasional heavy lifting required.

The Laboratory operates a 5 day working week Monday to Friday and the applicant will be required to work 37.5 hours per week over 5 days.