Senior Orthodontic Technologist

NHS; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Wakefield is seeking a skilled individual to provide technical support for orthodontic and oral surgeries. The role includes maintaining high standards of technical expertise across various appliances and managing workloads effectively. The ideal candidate will hold a BSc in Dental Technology or equivalent, with experience in an orthodontic laboratory. Join the team to make a difference every day, while benefiting from a supportive and inclusive work environment.

Benefits

Access to NHS pension plan

Generous holiday allowance

Employee health and wellbeing services

Onsite nurseries

Childcare vouchers

Qualifications

• Post qualification experience of working in an orthodontic laboratory.
• Ability to manipulate precision tools, wire components, and materials with a high degree of accuracy.
• Evidence of ongoing development.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to the Orthodontic clinicians.
• Maintain a high standard of expertise across a broad range of appliances.
• Assist with the supervision and training of junior members of staff.

Skills

Manipulate precision tools

Flexibility

Motivated approach

Ongoing development

Education

BSc(hons) in Dental Technology

HNC in Dental Technology or equivalent

Job description

The post holder willProvide a comprehensive range of simple and complex, fixed, functional and removable appliances in technical support to the Orthodontic clinicians.Provide technical support for Oral Surgery, Maxillofacial Surgery and other specialties when required.Provide appliances for sleep apnoea clinic.

Main duties of the job

Maintain a high standard of technical expertise across a broad range of Orthodontic appliances using specialist knowledge of current techniques and innovations as appropriate.When required carry out production work for other clinical specialties appropriate to the grade.Undertake PAR scoring of Orthodontic models to enable clinicians outcomes to be assessed.Assist with supervision and training of junior members of staff.Manage own workload and prioritise work accordingly. Supervise workload of junior staff.Participate in Orthognathic planning and maintain the database.Ability to respond rapidly to clinical need and carry out unscheduled work promptly.

About us

We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff members work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield).Committed to continuous improvement, we prioritise our people and values so we can deliver excellent patient experience. Our team is friendly, passionate and always seeking better ways to work through research and innovation.We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces for honest conversations and to share ideas, thoughts and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion.As a member of the team, you will have access to the NHS pension plan, a generous holiday allowance, employee health and wellbeing services and extensive benefits and support. These include onsite nurseries, childcare vouchers, car lease and home electronics schemes, working carers support, carer-friendly policies, and more.If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.

Job responsibilities

• BSc(hons) in Dental Technology, HNC in Dental Technology or equivalent
• Post qualification experience of working in an orthodontic laboratory
• Able to manipulate precision tools, wire components and materials with a high degree of accuracy
• Highly motivated and flexible approach to work
• Evidence of ongoing development

Person Specification

Qualifications

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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.