Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Dental Laboratory Technician team.
As a member of the Dental Laboratory Technician team, the post holder will work closely with clinicians and students to support the patient pathway, working to deadlines to produce high quality support to the clinical team.
This will involve planning and co-ordinating work allocation on a day-to-day basis, including chair side adjustments to appliances and assisting clinical undergraduates with technical prosthetic problems and working study models.
The role will focus on innovative and creative working, with the post holder at the forefront of digital techniques utilised within the Dental Laboratory environment. In such a role, the post holder will work closely with Digital Clinical Leads and the Management team to develop and enhance digital offerings within the Production Laboratory setting.
Driving and implementing change, the post would be well suited to an extremely motivated and ambitious individual with a passion for digital innovation and developing patient care.
Main duties of the job
The role will involve the planning, design and construction of complete / partial dentures and occlusal splints (both hard and soft, for TMJ analysis)
The post holder will be familiar with disinfection protocols of impressions to ensure that saliva/oral debris has been removed, and will work in line with Medical Device Regulations.
The post holder will support and train colleagues in new techniques and methods in creating dental appliances.
About us
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was created on 1 October 2019 following the merger of two adult acute Trusts, Aintree University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust.
The merger provides an opportunity to reconfigure services in a way that provides the best healthcare services to the city and improves the quality of care and health outcomes that patients experience.
The Trust runs Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, Liverpool University Dental Hospital and the Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
It serves a core population of around 630,000 people across Merseyside as well as providing a range of highly specialist services to a catchment area of more than two million people in the North West region and beyond.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
The job is an excellent opportunity to join an established , effective and busy team.
With a varied and challenging workload, the role will be well suited to an individual seeking to develop their skill set and produce work to a high standard, working closely with the clinical team as part of a seamless and efficient patient pathway.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job is an excellent opportunity to join an established , effective and busy team.
With a varied and challenging workload, the role will be well suited to an individual seeking to develop their skill set and produce work to a high standard, working closely with the clinical team as part of a seamless and efficient patient pathway.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified Dental Technician with BTEC or HNC or Degree in Dental Technology or equivalent
- GDC Registered Dental Technician
Desirable
- Qualified to advanced/higher level (HND, Advanced City and Guilds or Masters level or equivalent) in two or more relevant disciplines and significant experience in relevant dental discipline
Experience
Essential
- Highly developed level of specialist knowledge and experience of Implants, attachments, milling and full mouth rehabilitations
Desirable
- Experience teaching Medical Devices Directive.
Skills
Essential
- Good communication, influencing/leadership skills
- Highly motivated with ability to work independently
- Ability to work unsupervised, liaising on treatment plans to Consultants, SpRs and other senior Clinical Staff
- Ability to liaise directly on treatment plans to Consultants, SpRs and other senior Clinical Staff.
Desirable
- Ability to provide training and instruction to other staff in Laboratory
- IT skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified Dental Technician with BTEC or HNC or Degree in Dental Technology or equivalent
- GDC Registered Dental Technician
Desirable
- Qualified to advanced/higher level (HND, Advanced City and Guilds or Masters level or equivalent) in two or more relevant disciplines and significant experience in relevant dental discipline
Experience
Essential
- Highly developed level of specialist knowledge and experience of Implants, attachments, milling and full mouth rehabilitations
Desirable
- Experience teaching Medical Devices Directive.
Skills
Essential
- Good communication, influencing/leadership skills
- Highly motivated with ability to work independently
- Ability to work unsupervised, liaising on treatment plans to Consultants, SpRs and other senior Clinical Staff
- Ability to liaise directly on treatment plans to Consultants, SpRs and other senior Clinical Staff.
Desirable
- Ability to provide training and instruction to other staff in Laboratory
- IT 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
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).
