Orthodontic Technologist

Milton Keynes University Hospital; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Milton Keynes University Hospital is seeking a GDC registered Dental Technologist for a developmental post within Orthodontics, focusing on both technical support and innovation in creating devices. Candidates will benefit from a supportive environment with strong prospects for professional growth and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

Free tea and coffee

Flexible working opportunities

Discounted gym membership

Lease car scheme

Generous annual leave and pension scheme

Extensive health and well-being programme

Qualifications

• Experience within NHS Trust desirable but not essential.
• Eye for detail and desire to learn essential.
• Ability to advise clinicians and students.

Responsibilities

• Manufacturing highly specialised complex work with responsibility.
• Supporting Consultants and clinical staff in Head and Neck Directorate.
• Development of prototypes and devices for clinical needs.

Skills

Attention to detail

Initiative

Clinical Photography

Information Technology

Education

GDC registration

Job description

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Band 5-6 dependant upon qualification and experience

Hours: 37.5 per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working

We are looking to appoint a GDC registered Dental Technologist to provide technical support to the Trusts Orthodontists.

This is a developmental post and could suit those who are newly qualified or want to gain further experience within Orthodontic Technology. An eye for detail, and a desire to learn and develop is essential. There is vision to explore and develop a 3D point of care service within Orthodontics, and the successful candidate will be instrumental in shaping this.

Experience working within an NHS Trust is desirable, but not essential.

Interview: 05.07.

Main duties of the job

The post holder is a vital part of the Orthodontic and Maxillofacial clinical technical team, responsible for manufacturing highly specialised complex work with a degree of individual responsibility, extending over a wide range of activities that are complex and non-routine, supporting the Consultants and other clinical staff in the Head and Neck Directorate.

They are expected to make a proactive contribution to the development of the expanding services provided by the Orthodontic and Maxillofacial Unit and are expected to use initiative and original thought for the design and development of prototypes and appliances/devices.

They will also be expected to advise/instruct clinicians of all grades, nursing staff and students in aspects of Dental Technology when required, and have additional skills in Clinical Photography and Information Technology for treatment planning and clinical audit.

The postholder must ensure technical and clinical practices and protocol pathways are adhered to and modified accordingly.

Working for our organisation

You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital. Our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH, we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:

• Free on-site parking
• Free tea and coffee
• Great flexible working opportunities
• Discounted gym membership
• Lease car scheme
• Generous annual leave and pension scheme
• Extensive staff health and well-being programme

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve patient care. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.

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