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Job Summary
We have exciting opportunity for a Dental Technician to join our team in Plymouth.
Job Summary
We have exciting opportunity for a Dental Technician to join our team in Plymouth.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual whose duties will include supporting the operational, clinical and contractual requirements of Peninsula Dental Social Enterprise (PDSE) relating to the design, construction and procurement of internal and external laboratory work, through supporting the clinical staff and students, liaising with external companies and informing and delivering the curriculum.
Main duties of the job
Provide support to the PDSE Management Team to develop and implement a Laboratory strategy for PDSE
Provide technical input in the development of clinical policy and procedure around the production and delivery of dental prosthodontics
Provide support to the Clinical Team around design and production of dental appliances and communicate with consultants, clinicians, students and external partners.
Provide technical input to assist with treatment planing, lab prescriptions, material selection and suitability, fault finding for complex equipment and materials.
Provide an expert opinion in investigations of incidents involving laboratory made dental appliances
Produce dental appliances independently from start to finish to a high standard
Construct dental models and other appliances for teaching purposes
Support the expansion of digital dentistry across sites.
Use of specialised laboratory equipment maintain and clean as necessary
Maintain patient records, file prescriptions, store study models, book in lab work
Assist in equipment testing
About Us
Peninsula Dental Social Enterprise (PDSE) are an award-winning Social Enterprise and Community Interest Company. We provide NHS treatment and outreach services to local communities in Devon and Cornwall and we work closely with the University of Plymouths Peninsula Dental School to support the clinical education of its dental healthcare students.
As a social enterprise, we are a values driven organisation with a focus on patient-centred care and addressing local oral health needs.
Details
Date posted
02 July 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£31,985 to £36,008 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
P0007-25-0026
Job locations
Damerel Close
Madden Road
Plymouth
Devon
PL1 4JZ
Peninsula Dental School
20 Research Way
Derriford
Plymouth
PL68BT
Job Description
Job responsibilities
The role holder will support the operational, clinical and contractual requirements of Peninsula Dental Social Enterprise (PDSE) relating to the design, construction and procurement of internal and external laboratory work, through supporting the clinical staff and students, liaising with external companies and informing and delivering the curriculum.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
The role holder will support the operational, clinical and contractual requirements of Peninsula Dental Social Enterprise (PDSE) relating to the design, construction and procurement of internal and external laboratory work, through supporting the clinical staff and students, liaising with external companies and informing and delivering the curriculum.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Qualified Dental Technician, registered with the General Dental Council
Desirable
* Additional dental qualifications are desirable
* Excellent numeracy and literacy skills - minimum GCSE grade C, or equivalent, in maths and English
* Computer literacy, including competence with Microsoft Office
* Understanding of a training establishment is desirable
Experience
Essential
* Evidence of work in a clinical environment
* Evidence of work in a dental laboratory
* Working independently in a team environment
Desirable
* Evidence of working in the teaching environment is desirable but not essential
Person Specification
Essential
* Evidence of work in a clinical environment
* Evidence of work in a dental laboratory
* Working independently in a team environment
Desirable
* Evidence of working in the teaching environment is desirable but not essential
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.
Employer details
Employer name
Peninsula Dental Social Enterprise CIC
Address
Damerel Close
Madden Road
Plymouth
Devon
PL1 4JZ
Employer's website
https://peninsuladental.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Peninsula Dental Social Enterprise CIC
Address
Damerel Close
Madden Road
Plymouth
Devon
PL1 4JZ
Employer's website
https://peninsuladental.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Seniority level
* Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
* Employment type
Contract
Job function
* Job function
Health Care Provider
* Industries
Dentists
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