Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within our dental laboratories for an enthusiastic Senior Dental Technician (B6) to support our team at the University Dental Hospital of Manchester.Applications are invited from dental technicians who are fully registered with the GDC and hold recognised academic qualification(s) plus relevant experience. We encourage applications from Dental Technicians whether your experience and background is based in a commercial dental laboratory or NHS hospital setting.We are seeking an innovative, talented and self-motivated individual to join our extended, multi-disciplinary dental team. The successful candidate will have good knowledge and practical experience in prosthodontics / prosthetics techniques and related materials.
We utilize both analogue and digital production processes across all laboratory departments and we currently have multiple CAD systems that are supported by onsite 3D printing and milling CAM systems.
Main duties of the job
Duties of the role include but are not limited to:
Construction of a wide range of mainly prosthodontic/prosthetic restorations/appliances which will be advanced and complex using both analogue and CADCAM processes.
Develop skills in highly specialised work which may be innovative.
Construction of a variety of restorations to support the Oral Surgery, Implantology, TMD and wider restorative services - training will be provided in house as required.
Must have sufficient post-qualification prosthetics experience to be able to work independently and take responsibility towards furthering the training and mentoring of other staff within the service.
Work effectively as part of a team demonstrating attention to detail, good organisational skills and compliance with laboratory regulations and protocols. Deputizing for the Lead Prosthetic Technician.
Please read the attached Job Description carefully for more information on the role and its requirements in further detail. In your application please include reference to the essential and desirable criteria when completing the 'supporting information' section.
About us
MFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of £2.6bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 28,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.
We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.
We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programs. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.
At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Person Specification
Professional registration
Essential
- Current registration with GDC as a Dental Technician
Qualifications
Essential
- Academic qualification recognised by the GDC
- Advanced qualification / equivalent experience
Communication
Essential
- Good written communication skills and attention to detail
Knowledge
Essential
- knowledge of a range of specialised technical procedures
Desirable
- Knowledge of laboratory regulations/compliance
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience in prosthodontics / advanced techniques
Desirable
Person Specification
Professional registration
Essential
- Current registration with GDC as a Dental Technician
Qualifications
Essential
- Academic qualification recognised by the GDC
- Advanced qualification / equivalent experience
Communication
Essential
- Good written communication skills and attention to detail
Knowledge
Essential
- knowledge of a range of specialised technical procedures
Desirable
- Knowledge of laboratory regulations/compliance
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience in prosthodontics / advanced techniques
Desirable
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).
