Dental Technician

Guy'S And St Thomas' Nhs Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 5 Dental Technician to produce fixed prosthodontic restorations and operate CAD/CAM workflows within a busy laboratory. The post emphasizes precision, expeditious turnaround, and collaboration with clinical staff and students.

The role involves constructing fixed appliances using acrylic, ceramic, and composite materials, while maintaining high-quality standards and adhering to relevant regulations.

Qualifications

• Registered Dental Technician with CPD and professional development.
• Experience producing fixed dental restorations in ceramic, metal-ceramic, or composite.
• Proficiency with CAD/CAM workflows and digital design.
• Experience with 3Shape and Exocad software for design.
• Hospital/NHS setting experience preferred.
• Good communication skills, oral and written.

Responsibilities

• Construct fixed appliances for staff and students in clinical settings.
• Utilise CAD/CAM to design and manufacture fixed prostheses.
• Prioritise workload and meet appointment targets.
• Maintain up-to-date records following laboratory protocols.
• Ensure quality standards and report concerns to management.
• Assist with day-to-day running of the laboratory.
• Keep work areas clean and report equipment defects.
• Communicate with clinical teams and patients when needed.

Skills

Dexterity

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Education

BTEC Diploma/BSc in Dental Technology

Registered Dental Technician

Tools

3Shape

Exocad

Job description

Job summary

To undertake the duties of a (Band 5) dental technician to clinical prescription producing dental technical restorations related to fixed prosthodontics. The vast majority of the work of this post holder will be the construction of fixed appliances.

Main duties of the job

Technical Work

The construction complete and partial fixed prostheses in acrylic, all-ceramic, composite, cast dental alloys, composite and PEEK materials

Use of CAD/CAM technology to design and manufacture fixed prostheses.

Works allocation

To ensure that turnaround times are met.

To escape to the Laboratory Manager when turnaround targets are not being met

Quality

Ensure that work produced by the laboratory is of the highest possible standard and meets the needs of the service users prescribing the work.

To escape any quality concerns to the Laboratory Manager

To escape to Management any concerns around the quality or delivery of externally procured lab work

Additional Duties

To undertake any duties, commensurate to grade, that are required to ensure the smooth running of the service.

About us

You will be working in a close knit team of dental technicians, in a busy laboratory. There are opportunities for growth and development in a team willing to help and guide.

Job responsibilities

• The construction of a range of fixed appliances for clinical staff, postgraduate students and undergraduate students.
• To be familiar with CAD/CAM technology and its current role within dental technology.
• To be able to demonstrate specific skills i.e. high levels of dexterity and coordination using CAD/ CAM technology .
• To be able to scan and design fixed appliances for periods of intense prolonged concentration using VDU equipment daily, whereby there may be a requirement for sitting in a restricted position for a substantial portion of time.
• Prioritise their own workload including planning for appliances and formulating adjustments where necessary. This will involve ensuring all appointment dates are met and the keeping of up-to-date records of all work allocated using correct laboratory protocols.
• All work to be produced in line with Medical Devices Regulations.
• Ability to communicate with staff and students. This will also mean spending time on consultant, postgraduate clinics unsupervised and may involve communicating with patients regarding shade taking with occasional exposure to distressing or emotional circumstances.
• Assist with the routine day to day running of the laboratory and assist clinical and nursing staff with collection of completed work.
• Ensure the cleanliness and tidiness of own work areas plus have responsibility for specific items of laboratory equipment and report defects in need of remedy to the Lead Technician

Person Specification

Educational and Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Dental Technician
• Evidence of significant continuous professional and personal development
• Fully qualified dental technician holding a BTEC Diploma/BSc in Dental Technology or equivalent
• Experienced in multiple unit crown and bridge restorative cases
• Experience of the production of fixed dental restorations in all-ceramic
• Experience of the production of fixed dental restorations in metal-ceramic
• Experience of the production of fixed dental restorations in composite
• Experience in the use of CAD/CAM technology
• Experience of 3shape and Exocad digital design software
• Experienced in milling techniques and a range of precision attachments
• Worked in Hospital/NHS setting
• Experienced in using the Ivoclar pressable ceramic system
• Good communication skills both oral and written
• Highly motivated and flexible approach to work
• Willingness to learn new ways of working and respond positively to changing work demands
• Ability to prioritise and organise own workload
• Ability to work as a member of the laboratory team
• Experience in CAD/CAM Design

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).

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

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