Dental Technician
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Job summary
This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic individual who wishes to gain hospital experience in Restorative Dentistry, Orthodontics and an insight into Maxillofacial Prosthetics, working within a multi-disciplined team.
As the successful candidate you will receive in-house training and will be expected to provide basic technical support in all areas.
We have 2 laboratories and therefore whilst the post is based at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, candidates will be required to work cross-site at The Princess Royal Hospital. This is a minimum of 2 days per week with at least 1 other member of the team.
You should hold a BSc (Hons) in Dental Technology or equivalent and full membership of the General Dental Council is essential.
Main duties of the job
As a Dental Technician you will work closely with all of the laboratory, nursing and clinical team at both sites. Supporting the Orthodontist and Restorative Consultants with their technical requests. Producing routine Orthodontic appliances and basic prosthetics. Providing a clinical photography service which you will receive full training in. Hours of work are Monday to Friday 8.30 - 17.00.
- To produce prosthetic appliances as requested by the Restorative team.
- To produce routine and fixed orthodontic appliances for the SATH Orthodontic service and all orthodontic income generation.
- Cast dental impressions to produce study and working models for primary appliance construction, teaching aids, diagnostic and duplicate models, facial models and models for osteotomy planning in a wide range of materials, plaster, stone and investments as required.
- To prepare, print and finish 3D Stereolithographic models.
- Deal with queries from the clinical staff and give chair side assistance as necessary.
- To take clinical photographs using digital photographic equipment of all departmental patients, archive and categorise all images for patient records and audit purposes.
- Understand and comply with all Trust policies, particularly health and safety, patient confidentiality, laboratory operating policy, COSHH and infection control.
- Record/input relevant information of technical work onto laboratory computer database daily.
About us
If you are looking for an interesting and rewarding job with good work-life balance in a stunningly beautiful rural location within easy reach of the West Midlands conurbation, then this could be just for you. We have 2 modern laboratories offering routine and complex services to the clinical team in Maxillofacial Oncology , Trauma and surgery, Orthodontics and Restorative Dentistry. We also work closely with ENT, Radiotherapy and Audiology supporting them with their technical requirements.
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust is the main provider of acute medical care for half a million people in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and mid-Wales and has been awarded over £300 million to invest in our hospitals. Shropshire is the largest inland county in the UK with Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, World Heritage sites and easy access to Mid Wales and the Welsh coast.
Details
Date posted
20 February 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£28,407 to £34,581 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
223-DTN-124
Job locations
The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital
Mytton Oak Rd
Shrewsbury
SY3 8XQ
Employer details
Employer name
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Address
The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital
Mytton Oak Rd
Shrewsbury
SY3 8XQ
Employer's website
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