Dental Technician (Orthodontics)

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Band 5 (Annex 21), permanent, full time.

University Hospitals of Derby & Burton NHS Foundation Trust are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Dental Technologist/ Student Dental Technologist to join our dedicated Maxillofacial Healthcare Scientists / Orthodontic Technologists team within the Head and Neck Unit.

Are you a Student technician nearing the completion of their Dental Technology course or a qualified Technician looking to specialise in Orthodontic Technology? This may be the role for you.

The role will support both the Orthodontic & Maxillofacial Departments at both the Royal Derby Hospital and Queens Hospital Burton sites.

This will be a Band 5 (Annex 21) position allowing those candidates, if required, to develop to a more experienced Orthodontic level, through a process of development, training and appraisal.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will need to be proactive, self-motivated, enthusiastic, and eager to develop their skills further in Orthodontic Technology, along with good communication and organisational skills.

The role will be based at the Royal Derby Hospital but there will be a requirement for the post holder to work flexibly across both the Derby and Burton Hospitals as a Laboratory cross-site service may be developed. The successful candidate will be expected to work between the hours of 8.30 am - 5.00 pm.

About us

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together.

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer:

• Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development.
• On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
• Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes.

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Experience

• Evidence of knowledge of tooth morphology and clinical charting.
• Knowledge of relevant Material Science.

Qualifications

• BTEC National award in Dental Technology or equivalent.
• Evidence of GDC Registration & Continuous professional development.
• Knowledge of 3D Scanning systems.
• Demonstrate experience in an Orthodontic environment.

Skills and Ability

• Evidence of being able to interpret appliance design from clinical prescription devised by clinician.
• Competent in the production of Orthodontic Appliances: Study models.
• Evidence of working well in a team.

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.

Contact Information

Maxillofacial & Orthodontic Laboratory Manager