Job summary
Charles Clifford Dental Services
Dental Technician - removable prosthodontics
Band 5
Full-time: 37.5 per week
An opportunity has arisen within the Charles Clifford Dental Services to recruit a dental technician to join the prosthetics department of the Dental Laboratory.
The duties will involve the construction of a wide range of removable prostheses, these must be carried out to a high standard. The laboratory provides a service for undergraduate and postgraduate students and for clinical members of staff.
Minimum requirements are a BSc, or equivalent, in dental technology and registration with the GDC. Previous experience is desirable. You will be required to work as part of a team and have excellent communication skills.
Applicants are invited to visit the laboratory and as part of the interview process you will be requested to carry out a skills test. Interviews and skills tests will be held on Thursday the 9th of May 2024.
Main duties of the job
Job Purpose
Undertake the duties of a dental technician to clinical prescription. This involves the planning, design and construction of a full range of custom made removable prosthodontic appliances.
The vast majority of the work undertaken by the post holder will be of a complex nature.
About us
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes a firm commitment to professional development of it's staff together with the provision of an excellent health and well-being support service.
The Dental Technology Laboratory provides a high quality service for patients being treated by NHS and Academic Clinical staff and Postgraduate / Undergraduate students in a number of Departments comprising Restorative Dentistry (including Dental Implants), Orthodontics, Paediatrics, Periodontics, Surgical Services, Special Care and Sedation.
The principal function of the laboratory is to provide high quality dental technology services which meet patient requirements while achieving the most effective and efficient use of resources. Work is generated through patient throughput and clinical activity.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Fully qualified dental technician holding a BSc Hons / Foundation Degree; BTEC Diploma in Dental Technology/City and Guilds Final or SCOTVEC Equivalent
- Registered Dental Technician.
Experience
Essential
- Experience in the production of some complex removable prosthesis.
- Knowledge of Medical Devices Directive
Desirable
- Evidence of CPD training and updating knowledge
- Working in hospital dental laboratory
- Some post qualification experience
Special Skills/Aptitudes
Essential
- Able to use own initiative and prioritise own workload
Desirable
- Commitment to develop skills and undertake further training
Other Factors
Essential
- Hepatitis B zero conversion
- Ability to prioritise and organise own workload
- Willingness to learn new ways of working and respond to changing work demands
- Commitment to the Trust Equal Opportunities
- Policy Good interpersonal skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Fully qualified dental technician holding a BSc Hons / Foundation Degree; BTEC Diploma in Dental Technology/City and Guilds Final or SCOTVEC Equivalent
- Registered Dental Technician.
Experience
Essential
- Experience in the production of some complex removable prosthesis.
- Knowledge of Medical Devices Directive
Desirable
- Evidence of CPD training and updating knowledge
- Working in hospital dental laboratory
- Some post qualification experience
Special Skills/Aptitudes
Essential
- Able to use own initiative and prioritise own workload
Desirable
- Commitment to develop skills and undertake further training
Other Factors
Essential
- Hepatitis B zero conversion
- Ability to prioritise and organise own workload
- Willingness to learn new ways of working and respond to changing work demands
- Commitment to the Trust Equal Opportunities
- Policy Good interpersonal skills
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Charles Clifford Dental Hospital
Wellesley Road
Sheffield
S10 2SZ
Employer's website
https://www.sth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
