University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust
Senior Dental Technician (Orthodontics)
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Opportunity for a Senior Dental Technician at Bristol Dental Hospital
Due to the retirement of a long-standing member of staff, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a forward-thinking Senior Dental Technician to work with our Orthodontic/OMF Laboratory team at Bristol Dental Hospital.
The post holder will be responsible for the design, planning and construction of an extensive range of highly complex, custom-made functional, fixed and removable dental/oro-facial appliances. The post holder will be expected to take on a leading role in the expansion of digital workflows, develop new skills in line with experience, new practices, qualifications and will also have a commitment to continuing professional development.
Requirements
Applications are invited from Dental Technicians who are fully registered with the General Dental Council and hold a recognised academic qualification in dental technology. We encourage applications from dental technicians whether your experience and background is based in a commercial dental laboratory or NHS hospital setting.
About the Role
- Construct an extensive range of highly complex, specialized custom-made dental/oro-facial appliances.
- Utilize CAD/CAM technology to design and manufacture highly complex fixed and removable appliances.
- Collaborate directly with clinicians and patients to provide technical advice, discuss case requirements and develop innovative appliances and custom solutions to ensure effective service delivery.
- Provide cover and assist the Chief Dental Technician (Laboratory Manager) in all areas that may be required, including prioritisation and organisation of workload.
- Be responsible for the supervision of any Technicians that may be recruited and any students that may be allocated to the department.
- Assist with rostering, off duty periods and holiday cover to ensure smooth running of the Laboratory.
- Participate in the development and implementation of laboratory policies.
- Carry out basic maintenance of laboratory equipment.
- Order stock on the Trust system.
- Maintain accurate laboratory records for audit purposes and compliance with UK Medical Devices Regulation.
- Assist with research projects, surveys & audits of the service as required.
- Regularly required to maintain prolonged concentration throughout the fabrication of appliances and models.
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About Us
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact.
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Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone’s throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them.
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Contact Information
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Chris Keating
- Job title: Head of Production Laboratories
- Email address: chris.keating@uhbw.nhs.uk
- Telephone number: 01173429497
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