Job overview
An opportunity has arisen within the Charles Clifford Dental Hospital to recruit a part time specialist dental technician to join the Prosthetics section of the Dental Laboratory.
The duties will involve the construction of a wide range of complex fixed and removable prosthetic appliances, these must be carried out to a high standard. The laboratory provides a service for undergraduate and postgraduate students and for clinical members of staff.
Must have MSc, or equivalent, in dental technology and registration with the GDC.
You will be required to work as part of a team and have excellent communication skills.
Main duties of the job
The duties will involve the construction of a wide range of complex fixed and removable prosthetic appliances, these must be carried out to a high standard. The laboratory provides a service for undergraduate and postgraduate students and for clinical members of staff.
Working for our organisation
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
The Dental Technology Laboratory with Charles Clifford Dental Hospital provides a high quality service for patients being treated by NHS and Academic Clinical staff and Postgraduate / Undergraduate students in a number of Departments comprising Restorative Dentistry (including Dental Implants), Orthodontics, Paediatrics, Periodontics, Surgical Services, Special Care and Sedation.
The principal function of the laboratory is to provide high quality dental technology services which meet patient requirements while achieving the most effective and efficient use of resources. Work is generated through patient throughput and clinical activity.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
1. Fully qualified dental technician holding a MSc Hons/ Foundation Degree; BTEC Diploma in Dental Technology/City and Guilds Final or SCOTVEC Equivalent.
2. Registered Dental Technician.
Experience
Essential criteria
3. Significant post qualification experience
4. Experience in the production of removable prosthodontics
5. Use of semi articulators
6. Knowledge of Medical Devices Directive
Desirable criteria
7. Working in hospital dental laboratory
8. Experience in digital dental photography
9. Experience in digital dental technology
SPECIAL SKILLS/APTITUDES
Essential criteria
10. Flexible approach to work
11. Able to use own initiative and prioritise own workload
12. High level communication skills
13. Motivated to achieve goals
Desirable criteria
14. Commitment to develop skills and undertake further training
Other Factors
Essential criteria
15. Ability to prioritise and organise own workload
16. Able to use initiative and work on own initiative
17. Willingness to learn new ways of working and respond to changing work demands
18. Commitment to the Trust Equal Opportunities Policy
19. Good interpersonal skills
Desirable criteria
20. Flexible
Please note that in order to comply with the UK Government’s rules on Skilled Worker sponsorship, any applicants who do not meet the eligibility requirements or concessions on salary thresholds under the Skilled Worker visa will not be eligible to receive sponsorship from the Trust. Please keep this in mind when submitting your application. Further details on these concessions, and who qualifies for them, can be found here.
Candidates are advised to read the attached guidance on using AI technology. When you complete your application, you are required to declare that the information in your application form is true and complete. The personal statement is exactly that; personal.
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The Trust is committed to its obligations in accordance with the Equality Act 2010, and we positively encourage applications from all sections of the community. Should you require any assistance in applying for the position please contact the General or Medical Human Resources Departments on the number identified on the NHS Jobs page for the organisation.
Job Share applicants are welcome for all full time posts unless indicated but cannot be guaranteed. In addition for Fixed Term Contracts, internal secondments may be considered, please seek the approval of your current line manager before applying for the position.
All employment with the Trust is subject to a number of NHS Employment Checks being met to a satisfactory standard including verification of identity, eligibility to work in the United Kingdom, references and qualifications in addition to professional registration, a disclosure and barring records check and occupational health check if these are deemed to be a requirement for the position to be undertaken.
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
21. Job Description (PDF, 424.6KB)
22. Person Specification (PDF, 248.4KB)
23. Candidate Application Best Practice Guide - please read before completing your application (PDF, 236.3KB)
24. Information for Candidates (PDF, 496.3KB)
25. Getting to Work at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals (PDF, 501.0KB)
26. Applicants - How We Use Your Information (PDF, 87.4KB)
27. Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders (PDF, 124.0KB)
28. Staff Benefits (PDF, 2.7MB)
29. A Guide to Using Artificial Intelligence and With Your Personal Statement (PDF, 163.6KB)
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Further details / informal visits contact
NameTracey PlantJob titleClinical Service ManagerEmail addresstracey.plant1@nhs.netTelephone number0114 271 7804Additional information
James Buck/Wayne Furniss
Telephone: 0114 2265853