This 12-month post sits in a new in-house fixed prosthodontic laboratory being set up at St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, with the possibility of becoming substantive afterwards. The technician designs and makes complex crowns, veneers, bridges and implant restorations, working with Consultant Restorative Dentists on patients with complex restorative needs. The role is about building the service from the start, leading digital and CAD/CAM workflows, mentoring technical staff and deputising for the Laboratory Manager. GDC registration is required.
What the job involves
- Act as technical lead for fixed prosthodontics, designing and manufacturing complex fixed restorations
- Make diagnostic wax-ups, metal and metal-ceramic crowns, all-ceramic crowns, veneers, conventional and resin-bonded bridges, implant crowns and bridges, and full-arch implant restorations
- Lead the development and delivery of a new specialist fixed prosthodontic laboratory service
- Lead the implementation of digital dentistry, CAD/CAM and emerging workflows
- Support service development, quality improvement and the future direction of fixed prosthodontic services
- Provide leadership and mentorship to technical staff
- Support training and workforce development
- Contribute to governance and quality assurance activities
- Deputise for the Laboratory Manager when required
- Work with Consultant Restorative Dentists on patients requiring dental rehabilitation with complex restorative needs
What’s required
Qualifications
- Degree, HNC or recognised equivalent in Dental Technology
Registration & licences
- GDC registration
Skills & knowledge
- Advanced knowledge and skills in fixed prosthodontics
What’s offered
- Inner London HCAS allowance included in pay, pro-rata
- Support for flexible working, discussed during recruitment
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
