Associate Dental Technician

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity exists at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust for an Associate Dental Technician. The role involves supporting Maxillofacial Prosthetists with laboratory tasks, including producing vacuum formed appliances and maintaining high-quality standards for patient care. We seek an enthusiastic and organized individual with the desire to make a meaningful impact within our team.

Qualifications

• Experience in a hospital-based Maxillofacial and Orthodontic laboratory.
• Knowledge of producing vacuum formed appliances.

Responsibilities

• Produce vacuum formed appliances for the trust.
• Provide clinical photography service for the department.
• Manage production of dental models and ensure compliance with quality standards.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Practical Skills

Attention to Detail

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, well organised and practical individual to join the team in The Maxillofacial and Orthodontic Laboratories at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital and The Princess Royal Hospital.

The successful applicant will have experience and knowledge of working in a hospital based Maxillofacial and Orthodontic laboratory

As the Associate Dental Technician, you will provide basic support to 2 Maxillofacial Prosthetists, a Specialist Lead Restorative Technician, Lead Orthodontic Technician and 2 Dental Technicians.

• The post holder is to produce all vacuum formed appliances for the trust and all external laboratory income generated services.
• To provide a full clinical photography service to the Oral and Maxillofacial and Orthodontics Department.
• To plan, organise and manage the production of all models, the identification and disinfection of all dental and facial impressions for model production, including study and working models for primary appliance construction, teaching aids, diagnostic and duplicate models, facial and osteotomy planning models and refractory models for cobalt chromium appliances. Booking all laboratory work in / out on the laboratory computer database and identifying and naming all models produced. Ensure that all work meets deadlines and complies with Medical Devices Directive and Quality Standards Statement.
• To provide cover in the absence of the Laboratory administrative role
  
  

Join us at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, where our passion for excellence drives everything we do.

We're on a mission to provide high quality, safe care to our patients, in an environment our incredible staff are proud to work in.

Our vision, 'To provide excellent care for the communities we serve,' is not just a statement; it's a promise we live by every day. Guided by our core Values - Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, and Trusted - we're determined to make a real difference in the lives of those who matter most: our patients and their families.

If you're ready to be part of a team that's dedicated to continuous improvement, come join us and let's make a difference together!

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Samantha Bunn Job title: Consultant Maxillofacial Prosthetist / Lab Manager Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 01743 261310