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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Achieving a consistently high standard in the production/ manufacture/ repair of precision and highly complex prosthodontic and dental implant supported devices.
2. 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.
3. Planning, co-ordinating and prioritising daily personal workload to meet laboratory deadlines and assisting with managing workflow.
4. 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.
5. Provision of some types of fixed prostheses when required, especially with regards to designing removable protheses interfacing with these (overdenture copings, milled/ telescopic crowns).
6. Attend monthly KPI (Key Performance Indicator) meetings with the laboratory team and the Restorative Laboratory Lead/ Manager.
7. To undertake further training as required eg CADCAM techniques.
8. 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.

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

Skills and Abilities

Essential criteria

• Proficient/ experienced in providing implant supported 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.

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

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