Job summary
Following retirement, we are looking to appoint an ambitious and talented Dental Laboratory Manager with strong leadership skills, to oversee the Technical Laboratories here at Newcastle Dental Hospital.
This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and enthusiastic Dental Technician and leader to shape, direct and manage our Laboratories across the Dental Hospital. This comprises Orthodontics, Prosthodontics, Crown and Bridge and Maxillo Facial specialities with some 25 technical staff including Technicians, Lab Assistants and Apprentices.
The post holder will be a key individual working closely with the senior management team, and senior clinical team to drive forward the continued provision of excellent technical services, adapting to future digital trends and the needs of patients and staff. Providing training and leadership to the Directorate you will be instrumental in adapting this highly specialised and skilled workforce to future challenges, and continued provision of value for money Technical services in one of the largest Dental Hospitals in the country.
- Interview date: 29 January 2025
- 37 hours 30 minutes/week
- You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy.
NO AGENCIES PLEASE
Main duties of the job
You will be responsible for the efficient management of human, financial and physical resources of the Laboratories, as well as being a Lead Technical expert in your relevant speciality producing highly specialised work for patients. Leadership and management of staff, allocation of resources, liaising with Consultants and working alongside the University of Newcastle in partnership to provide Technical support to Undergraduate and Post Graduate teaching are essential parts of this challenging, but rewarding role.
About us
Our staff oversee over 6,500 patient contacts every day, delivering high standards of healthcare from the following sites:
o Freeman Hospital
o Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)
o Health Innovation Neighbourhood (on the former Newcastle General Hospital and Centre for Ageing and Vitality site)
o Newcastle Dental Hospital
o Newcastle Fertility Centre
o Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria
o Northern Genetics Service
o Cramlington Manor Walks
These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.
We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.
Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'.
For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The post holder is responsible for the efficient management of the technical production laboratories whose services include the provision of oral, facial and body prostheses.
- The post holder will advise consultant staff and other lead clinicians on the design and manufacture of highly complex, specialised work as required.
- The post holder is required to monitor work commissioned from commercial laboratories.
- To ensure staff and students training needs are delivered efficiently and effectively.
- Whilst a management role the post holder will be expected to maintain their own technical expertise by producing highly specialised work for patients as appropriate.
Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate.The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The post holder is responsible for the efficient management of the technical production laboratories whose services include the provision of oral, facial and body prostheses.
- The post holder will advise consultant staff and other lead clinicians on the design and manufacture of highly complex, specialised work as required.
- The post holder is required to monitor work commissioned from commercial laboratories.
- To ensure staff and students training needs are delivered efficiently and effectively.
- Whilst a management role the post holder will be expected to maintain their own technical expertise by producing highly specialised work for patients as appropriate.
Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate.The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Person Specification
KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Highly developed specialist knowledge of a wide range of technical procedures from multiple disciplines.
- Highly specialist complex appliances including Implants and Maxillofacial work.
Desirable
SKILLS
Essential
- Good communication and organisational skills.
- Leadership and persuasive/influencing skills.
Desirable
- Competent in the use of IT techniques.
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- In-depth experience of Implants, Maxillofacial and precision attachment work.
- Management experience
- Experience of Medical Devices Directive.
Desirable
- Experience of working in a hospital dental laboratory.
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Registered dental technician holding a BTEC Diploma or HNC or BSc Degree in Dental Technology
- Nationally recognised advanced/higher level dental technical qualification and relevant dental disciplines (HND, Masters degree, or equivalent experience).
Person Specification
KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Highly developed specialist knowledge of a wide range of technical procedures from multiple disciplines.
- Highly specialist complex appliances including Implants and Maxillofacial work.
Desirable
SKILLS
Essential
- Good communication and organisational skills.
- Leadership and persuasive/influencing skills.
Desirable
- Competent in the use of IT techniques.
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- In-depth experience of Implants, Maxillofacial and precision attachment work.
- Management experience
- Experience of Medical Devices Directive.
Desirable
- Experience of working in a hospital dental laboratory.
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Registered dental technician holding a BTEC Diploma or HNC or BSc Degree in Dental Technology
- Nationally recognised advanced/higher level dental technical qualification and relevant dental disciplines (HND, Masters degree, or equivalent experience).
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).
