Job summary
Due to retirement an opportunity has arisen for Senior Chief Maxillofacial Technologist/Laboratory Manager, the post is based in the Department of Oral Surgery & Orthodontics at Stoke Mandeville Hospital which incorporates the National Spinal Injuries Centre and is the regional centre for Burns and Plastic Surgery.
You must have an appropriate dental technology qualification such as a National Diploma, be registered with the GDC and have a minimum of seven to ten years post qualification.
Experience in the use of 3D scanning/CADCAM design & 3D printing is essential as the department is in the process of moving towards delivering this service.
Main duties of the job
You will be responsible for running the Laboratory and the provision of laboratory services for the Trust which include the production of:
- Orthodontic appliances including removable, fixed and myofunctional.
- Prosthetic and periodontal appliances as necessary, including resin bonded bridges.
- Mouth-stick appliances for spinal injury patients.
About us
Why colleagues think we are "a great place to work!"
What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
Alongside NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme, you'll have access to NHS discount schemes.
We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
What do we stand for?
Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
We are working hard to increase diversity at all levels within the trust. We believe a diverse workforce can have a positive effect on both staff wellbeing and patient outcomes.
We welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, candidates with disabilities and care-experienced candidates.
We are proud to achieve the Gold award for the Armed Forces Covenant and support applications from the Armed Forces Community. Please contact Pam.Daley@nhs.net (our Armed Forces Covenant Lead) if you would like guidance or assistance with your application.
We make employment decisions by matching our service needs with the skills and experience of candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- BTEC National Diploma in Dental Technology or Equivalent
- Minimum 7 Years post graduation
- Experience of working in NHS/Hospital environment
SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- High Skilled in all aspects of Maxillofacial/Restorative and Orthodontic Technology
- Knowledge in 3D digital design technology
Education, Qualifications & Training
Essential
- HNC in Dental Technology
- Advanced Specialist Qualification in Orthodontic Technology
- Advanced Specialist Qualification Restorative Technology
Desirable
- Degree in Dental Technology
- Advanced Specialist Qualification Maxillofacial & Prosthetic Technology
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- BTEC National Diploma in Dental Technology or Equivalent
- Minimum 7 Years post graduation
- Experience of working in NHS/Hospital environment
SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- High Skilled in all aspects of Maxillofacial/Restorative and Orthodontic Technology
- Knowledge in 3D digital design technology
Education, Qualifications & Training
Essential
- HNC in Dental Technology
- Advanced Specialist Qualification in Orthodontic Technology
- Advanced Specialist Qualification Restorative Technology
Desirable
- Degree in Dental Technology
- Advanced Specialist Qualification Maxillofacial & Prosthetic Technology
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).
