Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen within our Stoke Mandeville Hospital Dental Laboratory for a forward-thinking Senior Dental Technician to work with our multi-disciplinary team at Stoke Mandeville Hospital.

The post holder will be responsible for the design, planning and construction of an extensive range of highly complex custom-made functional, fixed and removeable dental/oro-facial appliances in the departments Laboratory service, comprising Restorative, Orthodontics, Prosthodontics and Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery.

The post holder will be expected to take on a leading role in the expansion of digital workflows, develop new skills in line with experience, new practices, qualifications and will also have a commitment to continuing professional development.

Applications are invited from Dental Technicians who are fully registered with the General Dental Council and hold a UK recognised academic qualification in dental technology. We encourage applications from Dental Technicians whether your experience and background is based in a commercial dental laboratory or NHS hospital setting.

This is an exciting time to join the OMFS team at Stoke Mandeville Hospital, as we continue our journey of modernisation, which has seen recent investment in state-of-the-art digital planning software and 3D printing and SLM technology.

Main duties of the job

• To construct an extensive range of highly complex, specialised custom-made dental/oro-facial appliances.  
• To utilise CAD/CAM technology to design and manufacture highly complex fixed and removeable appliances
• Collaborate directly with Consultants, senior and junior clinical staff, Postgraduate and patients to provide technical advice, discuss case requirements and develop innovative appliances and custom solutions to ensure effective service delivery. 
• Provide cover and assist the Laboratory Manager in all areas that may be required, including prioritisation and organisation of workload.
• To be responsible for the supervision of any Technicians that may be recruited and any students/work experience candidates that may be allocated to the department.
• To assist with rostering, off duty periods and holiday cover to ensure smooth running of the Laboratory.
• Participate in the development and implementation of laboratory policies.
• Carry out basic maintenance of laboratory equipment.
• Order stock on the Trust system.
• Maintain accurate laboratory records for audit purposes.
• Assist with research projects, surveys & audits of the service as required.
• Regularly required to maintain prolonged concentration throughout the fabrication of appliances and models.

Working for our organisation

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 What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

• As part of our BHT family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
• We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes.  
• We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

 Why work for us?

• We’re committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
• As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
• Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
• A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families.

 What do we stand for?

• Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
• Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
• Our care values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.