Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Specialist Dental Technician to join our Dental Laboratory team, in the Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery & Orthodontic department.

Working closely with clinical colleagues, the post holder's primary responsibility will be the provision and daily management of the Oral and Maxillofacial and Orthodontic technical service.

The department is staffed by a friendly and professional team and the Laboratory team consists of 1 Dental Laboratory Manager and 2 Specialist Dental Technicians.

The post holder will be expected to construct a full range of specialist fixed and removable orthodontic appliances to a high level of complexity. The post holder will also be expected to provide dental laboratory support and model provision for the current specialties OMFS, Orthodontics and Restorative Dentistry. The majority of the laboratory work will be prescribed by clinicians within the Orthodontic and Oral & Maxillofacial surgery department

For further details / informal visits contact:   

Murray Docherty, Laboratory Manager, on 01225824273 or email:  [email protected]

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be expected to construct a full range of specialist fixed and removable orthodontic appliances to a high level of complexity. The post holder will also be expected to provide dental laboratory support and model provision for the current specialties OMFS, Orthodontics and Restorative Dentistry. The majority of the laboratory work will be prescribed by clinicians within the Orthodontic and Oral & Maxillofacial surgery department. 

In addition to direct hands-on laboratory work, the post holder will undertake administrative duties, including dealing with patient enquiries and record keeping, further develop skills in the application of digital technology in orthodontics and oral surgery and maintain continued professional development.

The post holder will also provide general support to the Dental Laboratory Manager and the other Dental Laboratory staff, ensuring that services are delivered effectively in the interests of patient care.

Working for our organisation

At the RUH we put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone’s contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.

We are proud to be in the top 20 best hospitals to work for in the country. 

We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks – celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.

A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.

We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We’ve even got a pool!

We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we’re providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.