Job summary
To provide high quality advanced work of a complex nature within the Orthodontics laboratory. The post holder will be responsible for developing own skills and knowledge within dental technology. Will be required to move between departments when requested.
Main duties of the job
Comply with the department's standard procedures and conformity of custom-made dental appliances under the European medical devices directive.
Assess individual units of work for possible clinical/technical complications and discuss ways and means of overcoming them with relevant clinicians.
Advise and assist less experienced dental technicians, graduates and clinicians on technical/clinical problems relating to treatment planning which will often require consultations on clinic where patient's wishes and expectations are expressed.
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
Clinically assist undergraduates/clinicians in the evaluation of shades, planning and design.
Advise/Assist clinical undergraduates and consultants, Senior and junior clinical staff on technical/clinical problems relating to patient treatment/treatment plans which will often require consultations on clinic where patients wishes and expectations are expressed. Adjustments will be required to be made at chairside by the technician.
Assess individual units of work (prior to construction) for possible technical/clinical complications and discuss ways and means of overcoming them with relevant members of staff.
Assist the Chief Technician/Line Manager in the supervision and guidance of technicians and student technicians.
Quality assures all appliances constructed.
As part of an educational establishment the post holder on occasion will be expected to contribute to teaching dental undergraduates, postgraduates and technicians.
To maintain the strictest confidence in relation to personnel related information and it must be recognised that all patient related information is confidential whether formally recorded or not.
Construct working study casts and trim as required.
Plan, design and construct a broad range of precision, complex and specialised fixed / removable / myofunctional orthodontic and basic prosthodontic appliances.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinically assist undergraduates/clinicians in the evaluation of shades, planning and design.
Advise/Assist clinical undergraduates and consultants, Senior and junior clinical staff on technical/clinical problems relating to patient treatment/treatment plans which will often require consultations on clinic where patients wishes and expectations are expressed. Adjustments will be required to be made at chairside by the technician.
Assess individual units of work (prior to construction) for possible technical/clinical complications and discuss ways and means of overcoming them with relevant members of staff.
Assist the Chief Technician/Line Manager in the supervision and guidance of technicians and student technicians.
Quality assures all appliances constructed.
As part of an educational establishment the post holder on occasion will be expected to contribute to teaching dental undergraduates, postgraduates and technicians.
To maintain the strictest confidence in relation to personnel related information and it must be recognised that all patient related information is confidential whether formally recorded or not.
Construct working study casts and trim as required.
Plan, design and construct a broad range of precision, complex and specialised fixed / removable / myofunctional orthodontic and basic prosthodontic appliances.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Fully Qualified dental technician holding a BSc in Dental Technology or equivalent
- Nationally recognised advanced qualification at HNC/HND level or equivalent experience specialising in Orthodontics.
- Evidence of continuous professional and personal development
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable post qualification experience in appropriate discipline
- Previous experience working in a Dental Hospital or private Laboratory
- Experience in the production of complex fixed and removable Orthodontic appliances
- Plan design and construct complex fixed, removable and myofunctional Orthodontic and basic Prosthodontics appliances.
Desirable
- Previous supervisory experience
- Experience of teaching/instructing
Skills
Essential
- IT Skills
- Ability to work as a member of the dental team
- Good communication skills both oral and written
Other
Essential
- Highly motivated and flexible approach to work
- Willingness to learn new ways of working and respond positively to changing working demands within the NHS
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Fully Qualified dental technician holding a BSc in Dental Technology or equivalent
- Nationally recognised advanced qualification at HNC/HND level or equivalent experience specialising in Orthodontics.
- Evidence of continuous professional and personal development
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable post qualification experience in appropriate discipline
- Previous experience working in a Dental Hospital or private Laboratory
- Experience in the production of complex fixed and removable Orthodontic appliances
- Plan design and construct complex fixed, removable and myofunctional Orthodontic and basic Prosthodontics appliances.
Desirable
- Previous supervisory experience
- Experience of teaching/instructing
Skills
Essential
- IT Skills
- Ability to work as a member of the dental team
- Good communication skills both oral and written
Other
Essential
- Highly motivated and flexible approach to work
- Willingness to learn new ways of working and respond positively to changing working demands within the NHS
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).
