Job overview
An exciting new opportunity has arisen to join the Maxillo-Facial Laboratory team, working within a diverse multidisciplinary department.
The role will include the provision of a wide range of specialist devices including Orthodontic removable and fixed appliances, Restorative full/partial dentures and obturators and assisting with some Maxillo-Facial devices.
The post holder must maintain a current GDC registration.
Main duties of the job
The post requires specialist experience in orthodontic technology and dental prosthetics across a broad range of custom medical device design and manufacture.
The post holder is responsible for coordinating their own workload and working across multiple sites (St Richards and Worthing).
The service and role are multidisciplinary, co-operating with and supporting the specialist dental technology team (Orthodontics, Restorative and Maxillo-Facial Prosthetics)
The post holder is expected to support the clinical activity of the senior laboratory service staff working directly with patients.
Excellent team working and good communication skills are required to coordinate the mixed workload.
Quality management and service improvement are key to the service provision.
Working for our organisation
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
Candidate Pack
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route however sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds (£25000), and any role-specific criteria.
1. Provide custom made medical devices, designing and manufacturing as requested.
2. The post is within a small multidisciplinary team, staffing numbers require the post holder support the whole dental technology and Maxillo-Facial Prosthetics service.
3. Cross cover other service activity to maintain provision (DT/Oral surgery).
4. May be requested to support the consultant led clinical services e.g. assisting on the Maxillo-Facial Prosthetics clinic or taking intra oral impressions and face-bow records for specialist dental rehabilitation.
5. Prioritise own workload, organising multiple clinical and technical tasks.
6. Have specialist knowledge of relevant material science applied to the construction of medical devices (properties, biocompatibility, rheology, and toxicity).
7. Maintain a safe environment for all staff and patients within the laboratory and clinical areas.
8. Complete the databases of medical devices and patients treatments to satisfy the requirements of regulators (Medical Devices Agency/MHRA).
9. Help with the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and working instructions for the whole laboratory service.
10. Responsible for monitoring and basic daily maintenance of specialised laboratory equipment.
11. Monitor stock levels in own area of work.
12. Responsible for identifying suppliers in terms of cost and quality in the best interests of the Trust for own specialist area and device compliance.
13. To observe and comply with current health and safety and COSHH legislation.
14. Manage potentially hazardous working environment (body fluids, toxic chemicals) by good laboratory practice and laboratory compliance with current health and safety and COSHH legislation.
15. To carry out the above in compliance with Medical Devices Directive 93/42/EEC and in accordance with department Medical Devices Agency registration policy (MRHA).
16. Ensures implementation of Trust, department and specific service policies.
17. To undertake any other duties as reasonably requested by Band 8a/7, Consultant and senior Directorate management staff.
Person specification
Application form and interview
Essential criteria
18. BSc or equivalent Qualification in Dental Technology
19. Dental Laboratory experience
20. GDC registered
21. Experience of constructing complex range of dental devices
Desirable criteria
22. Previously worked for NHS Maxillofacial or Dental Laboratory
23. Experience with digital systems for dental device manufacture
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Essential criteria
24. Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role)
25. Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
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