Job summary
An opportunity has arisen within the Royal National Ear, Nose & Throat Hospital & Eastman Dental Hospital for a Band 6 Dental Technician for the planning, design and fabrication of a range of oral / dental appliances for patients referred to the hospital, using both analogue and CAD/CAM techniques. The successful applicant will be primarily based at the Eastman Dental Institute Laboratory at the Rockefeller Building, working alongside university colleagues. A close working relationship is expected with the wider multi-disciplinary clinical teams to deliver a high quality, effective and efficient service.
Main duties of the job
Provision of a wide range of (primarily) removable laboratory work of a high quality is paramount, including implant-retained prostheses, with work ranging from highly complex prosthodontic/ multidisciplinary cases to conventional dentures and simple on-the-day additions and repairs, as well as diagnostic planning aids and stents. Experience in CAD CAM technology and workflows would be advantageous.
Candidates should be committed to delivering work of a high standard, in line with the Division's expectations as well as meeting turnaround times/ deadlines and ensuring effective and efficient service delivery. The candidate must be able to work effectively as part of a large team understand the importance of meeting deadlines; and be able to communicate effectively with patients and clinical colleagues. They will also require the confidence to work independently and partake in service development.
They should also be comfortable working in a teaching environment and partaking in discussion / training for junior staff regarding cases where required as well as treatment planning discussions.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Main Duties and Responsibilities: Achieving a consistently high standard in the production/ manufacture/ repair of precision and highly complex prosthodontic and dental implant supported devices. Aiding the planning and design of restorative appliances, in conjunction with Consultants, Clinical Staff & trainees, and attending joint consultations at the Eastman Dental Hospital when required. Planning, co-ordinating and prioritising daily personal workload to meet laboratory deadlines and assisting with managing workflow. Fabrication of removable prostheses to include: cobalt chrome and acrylic partial dentures and obturators; complete dentures (conventional and implant retained including manufacture of implant bars and use of pre-formed implant attachments, potentially limited implant fixed bridges eg acrylic- metal based); occlusal splints (Michigan design and vacuum formed), orthodontic (Essix) retainers, surgical and radiographic stents. Provision of some types of fixed prostheses when required, especially with regards to designing removable protheses interfacing with these (overdenture copings, milled/ telescopic crowns). Attend monthly KPI (Key Performance Indicator) meetings with the laboratory team and the Restorative Laboratory Lead/ Manager. To undertake further training as required eg CADCAM techniques. Likely that duties may be altered from time to time in the light of changing circumstances and after consultation with the post holder and manager.
The Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals opened on Huntley Street in October 2019. The hospital treats conditions affecting the ear, nose, throat and mouth including dental, hearing, speech and balance services.
Bringing the (now closed) Royal National Throat, Nose and Ear Hospital and the Eastman Dental Hospital together in a state-of-the-art building means we have created one of the largest specialist centres for the treatment of conditions relating to the head and neck, including dental; ear, nose and throat (ENT) and hearing, speech and balance. The aim is to provide world-leading, evidence-based care in a modern, purpose-built environment.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Main Duties and Responsibilities: Achieving a consistently high standard in the production/ manufacture/ repair of precision and highly complex prosthodontic and dental implant supported devices. Aiding the planning and design of restorative appliances, in conjunction with Consultants, Clinical Staff & trainees, and attending joint consultations at the Eastman Dental Hospital when required. Planning, co-ordinating and prioritising daily personal workload to meet laboratory deadlines and assisting with managing workflow. Fabrication of removable prostheses to include: cobalt chrome and acrylic partial dentures and obturators; complete dentures (conventional and implant retained including manufacture of implant bars and use of pre-formed implant attachments, potentially limited implant fixed bridges eg acrylic- metal based); occlusal splints (Michigan design and vacuum formed), orthodontic (Essix) retainers, surgical and radiographic stents. Provision of some types of fixed prostheses when required, especially with regards to designing removable protheses interfacing with these (overdenture copings, milled/ telescopic crowns). Attend monthly KPI (Key Performance Indicator) meetings with the laboratory team and the Restorative Laboratory Lead/ Manager. To undertake further training as required eg CADCAM techniques. Likely that duties may be altered from time to time in the light of changing circumstances and after consultation with the post holder and manager.
The Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals opened on Huntley Street in October 2019. The hospital treats conditions affecting the ear, nose, throat and mouth including dental, hearing, speech and balance services.
Bringing the (now closed) Royal National Throat, Nose and Ear Hospital and the Eastman Dental Hospital together in a state-of-the-art building means we have created one of the largest specialist centres for the treatment of conditions relating to the head and neck, including dental; ear, nose and throat (ENT) and hearing, speech and balance. The aim is to provide world-leading, evidence-based care in a modern, purpose-built environment.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- BSc(Dental Technology), BTEC National Diploma or equivalent
- Significant continuing professional and personal development.
- Registered as a Dental Technician with the General Dental Council
Experience
Essential
- Significant post degree experiences as Dental Technician working with specialist prosthodontic individuals/ teams
- Proficient in in all aspects of fabrication of removable prostheses, stents, retainers etc
- Familiarity and experience in prosthodontic rehabilitation for complex, multidisciplinary cases.
- Ability to demonstrate resourcefulness, ingenuity and lateral thinking in problem solving / planning
Desirable
- Experience in prosthodontic rehabilitation of head and neck cancer patients including obturators.
- Experience in digital dentistry -CAD/ CAM
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Proficient/ experienced in providing implant supported prostheses
Desirable
- Knowledge and ability to design and construct an extensive range of C&B restorations especially those interfacing with removable prosthodontics
- Proficient in extra-oral maxilofacial prostheses
Communication
Essential
- Familiarity with IT in terms of every day use
Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Compliant and knowledgeable regarding infection prevention and control and ensuring this is applied to personal practice.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- BSc(Dental Technology), BTEC National Diploma or equivalent
- Significant continuing professional and personal development.
- Registered as a Dental Technician with the General Dental Council
Experience
Essential
- Significant post degree experiences as Dental Technician working with specialist prosthodontic individuals/ teams
- Proficient in in all aspects of fabrication of removable prostheses, stents, retainers etc
- Familiarity and experience in prosthodontic rehabilitation for complex, multidisciplinary cases.
- Ability to demonstrate resourcefulness, ingenuity and lateral thinking in problem solving / planning
Desirable
- Experience in prosthodontic rehabilitation of head and neck cancer patients including obturators.
- Experience in digital dentistry -CAD/ CAM
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Proficient/ experienced in providing implant supported prostheses
Desirable
- Knowledge and ability to design and construct an extensive range of C&B restorations especially those interfacing with removable prosthodontics
- Proficient in extra-oral maxilofacial prostheses
Communication
Essential
- Familiarity with IT in terms of every day use
Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Compliant and knowledgeable regarding infection prevention and control and ensuring this is applied to personal practice.
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals, UCLH
47-49 Huntley Street
London
WC1E 6DG
Employer's website
https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
