Advanced Dental and Digital OMFS Technician

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Dental Technician to join our Dental Laboratory team, in the capacity of Advanced Dental and Digital OMFS Technician in the Oral Surgery/Orthodontic department.

Working closely with clinical colleagues, the post holder's primary responsibility will be the provision and daily management of the digital Oral and Maxillofacial and Orthodontic technical service.

The post holder's primary responsibility will be the provision and daily management of the digital Oral and Maxillofacial and Orthodontic technical service.

This work will be carried out to prescriptions from clinicians within the Oral & Facial and Orthodontic Department at the Royal United Hospital (Bath).

Additionally, providing associated Dental Laboratory support when required. Be able to construct a full range of highly complex custom made removable Orthodontic appliances, carried out to prescriptions from clinicians within the respective Oral & Maxillofacial and Orthodontic departments.

The post-holder, while providing both a clinical and technical service, will specialise in digital Orthodontics, 3D Orthognathic planning and the application of digital technology in the management of Maxillofacial trauma.

You will also provide general support to the Dental Laboratory Manager, ensuring in particular that services are delivered effectively in the interests of patient care.

Main duties of the job

Working closely with clinical colleagues, the post holder's primary responsibility will be the provision and daily management of the digital Oral and Maxillofacial and Orthodontic technical service.

The Oral Surgery department is staffed by a friendly and professional team and the Laboratory team consists of 2 Dental Technicians.

The post holder's primary responsibility will be the provision and daily management of the digital Oral and Maxillofacial and Orthodontic technical service.

This work will be carried out to prescriptions from clinicians within the Oral & Facial and Orthodontic Department at the Royal United Hospital (Bath).

Additionally, providing associated Dental Laboratory support when required. Be able to construct a full range of highly complex custom made removable Orthodontic appliances, carried out to prescriptions from clinicians within the respective Oral & Maxillofacial and Orthodontic departments.

The post-holder, while providing both a clinical and technical service, will specialise in digital Orthodontics, 3D Orthognathic planning and the application of digital technology in the management of Maxillofacial trauma.

You will also provide general support to the Dental Laboratory Manager, ensuring in particular that services are delivered effectively in the interests of patient care.

For further details / informal visits contact:

Murray Docherty, Laboratory Manager, on 01225824273 or email: murraydocherty@nhs.net

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