Specialist Dental Technician
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 09 Mawrth 2026 |
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| Cyflog: | £46,419.00 i £55,046.00 bob blwyddyn |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £46419.00 - £55046.00 a year |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 29 Mawrth 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | London, SE1 9RT |
| Cwmni: | NHS Jobs |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | C9196-26-0315 |
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Professional / Clinical responsibilitiesThe construction of a range of removable appliances for clinical staff, postgraduate students and undergraduate students.To be familiar with CAD/CAM technology and its current role within dental technology.To be able to demonstrate specific skills i.e. high levels of dexterity and coordination.To be able to scan and design removable appliances for periods of intense prolonged concentration using VDU equipment, whereby there may be a requirement for sitting in a restricted position for a substantial portion of time.Prioritise their own workload including planning for appliances and formulating adjustments where necessary. This will involve ensuring all appointment dates are met and the keeping of up-to-date records of all work allocated using correct laboratory protocols.All work to be produced in line with Medical Devices Regulations.Ability to communicate with staff and students regarding the design and prescription of conventional removable appliances. This will also mean spending time on clinics with consultants and postgraduate clinics unsupervised and may involve communicating with patients regarding appliance design with occasional exposure to distressing or emotional circumstances.Assist with the routine day to day running of the laboratory and assist clinical and nursing staff with collection of completed work.Ensure the cleanliness and tidiness of own work areas plus have responsibility for specific items of laboratory equipment and report defects in need of remedy to the Lead Technician.Ensure safe working practice and implementation of COSHH and other regulations, in accordance with the relevant code of practice of the Dental Institute.Be mindful of his/her own actions as they affect the safety of others.To be familiar with disinfection protocols of impressions to ensure that saliva/oral debris has been removed, where possible, prior to production of the appliance. They should also ensure that all work leaving the laboratory meets cross infection control guidelines as required by the Trust.Post holder should be familiar with working in a laboratory environment and the use of heat generating equipment such as Bunsen burners and furnaces and hot water tanks. The job will involve frequent exposure to hazardous chemicals and materials.There may be a requirement for occasional light physical effort such as filling plaster bins.To inform the Lead Dental Technician of any complaints or concerns about technical services provision.Performance will be assessed by the Laboratory Manager through a formal system of performance appraisal which will identify relevant competencies and a personal development plan. Performance will be monitored and reviewed in line with Hospital and Laboratory quality standards and agreed competencies.To undertake any duties that may be required to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the Dental Institute.