Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a talented, ambitious and dynamic person to join the Surgery and Planned Care Division at the Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust as the Laboratory Manager/Chief Maxillofacial and Orthodontic Technologist.
The post holder will be professionally responsible for and performing the full range of highly complex and specialised work including innovative development and design, providing the technical support and clinical/technical advice to major specialised areas of Oral Surgery, Orthodontics, ENT Head and Neck Cancer Surgical Team and Plastic Surgery for Cleft Lip and Palate.
Main duties of the job
1. Professionally responsible for the management of the Dental Technology Service and staff, focusing management efforts in co-ordinating the multi- disciplined technical services to provide effective and efficient service to support clinical activity.
2. Actively participate in, and on policies, procedures and equipment with consultants and staff in ongoing and new developments within the department and associated functional areas.
3. Manage the laboratory non-staff budget/ budget holder, and budget setting for the Dental Technical Service. To maintain stores and sock control for the laboratory/authorised signatory, budget holder for Dental Laboratory services expenditure within agreed limits.
4. Recognise and respond to clinical/ educational developments and advise Clinical Director/Directorate Manager on likely cost pressures.
5. Ensure H&S standards are maintained in the laboratory.
6. Responsible for the technical equipment/capital assets of the laboratory.
About us
Our STAR values - Service, Teamwork, Ambition and Respect - are a golden thread running through everything we do. These values serve as a guiding principle, driving us towards our vision of delivering great joined up services to our local community. Whether at home, in the community, or within the hospital, our goal is to empower individuals to lead independent and healthier lives.
Details Date posted
09 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£53,755 to £60,504 a year pro rata per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
249-7225310
Job locations
Great Western Hospital
Marlborough Road
Swindon
SN3 6BB
Job description Job responsibilities
Financial Responsibilities
1. To be responsible for managing the non-staff budget/ budget holder, and budget setting for the laboratory.
2. To be responsible for managing external activity providing income generation to the department.
Responsibilities for People or Training
3. Monitor staff performance and amend practices accordingly. To include, appraisal, establishment of staffing levels, staff sickness and leave, discipline and grievances, leave allocation, study leave and training.
4. To be actively involved in the interviewing and recruitment of junior staff.
5. Provide complex advice to clinical, technical and nursing staff on all aspects of professional, technical and quality issues viz. the construction of specialist maxillofacial prostheses and those for ablative cancer surgery.
6. Provide and participate in the provision of post-graduate training ie. seminars and lectures.
7. Provide educational support and training to junior staff leading to a professional qualification.
8. Preparation of teaching models.
Further for information, please see full job description attached
Job description Job responsibilities
Financial Responsibilities
1. To be responsible for managing the non-staff budget/ budget holder, and budget setting for the laboratory.
2. To be responsible for managing external activity providing income generation to the department.
Responsibilities for People or Training
3. Monitor staff performance and amend practices accordingly. To include, appraisal, establishment of staffing levels, staff sickness and leave, discipline and grievances, leave allocation, study leave and training.
4. To be actively involved in the interviewing and recruitment of junior staff.
5. Provide complex advice to clinical, technical and nursing staff on all aspects of professional, technical and quality issues viz. the construction of specialist maxillofacial prostheses and those for ablative cancer surgery.
6. Provide and participate in the provision of post-graduate training ie. seminars and lectures.
7. Provide educational support and training to junior staff leading to a professional qualification.
8. Preparation of teaching models.
Further for information, please see full job description attached
Person Specification Qualifications Essential
* Masters Degree or equivalent experience in Orthodontics
Desirable
* Masters Degree or equivalent experience in Prosthodontics.
* Management Qualification.
* oCounselling Qualification
Experience Essential
* Demonstrable post qualification experience with highly specialised knowledge in Orthodontics
* Clinical Governance experience
* Line management of staff
* Budgetary management
Person Specification Qualifications Essential
* Masters Degree or equivalent experience in Orthodontics
Desirable
* Masters Degree or equivalent experience in Prosthodontics.
* Management Qualification.
* oCounselling Qualification
Experience Essential
* Demonstrable post qualification experience with highly specialised knowledge in Orthodontics
* Clinical Governance experience
* Line management of staff
* Budgetary management
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information 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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name
Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Great Western Hospital
Marlborough Road
Swindon
SN3 6BB
Employer's website
https://www.gwh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details Employer name
Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Great Western Hospital
Marlborough Road
Swindon
SN3 6BB
Employer's website
https://www.gwh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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