Dental Technician (Orthodontics)

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen within our Dental Production Laboratories for a forward-thinking Dental Technologist to work with our Orthodontic Laboratory team at Bristol Dental Hospital.

The post holder is responsible for the design, planning and construction of an extensive range of custom-made dental/oro-facial devices within the orthodontic laboratory within the Bristol Dental Hospital - Production Laboratories service, comprising Fixed and Removeable Prosthodontics, , Orthodontics and Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery.

The post holder will be expected to develop new skills in line with experience, new practices, qualifications and modernisation (digital workflows) and will also have a commitment to continuing professional development.

Applications are invited from Dental Technicians who are fully registered with the General Dental Council and hold a recognised academic qualification in dental technology. We encourage applications from dental technicians whether your experience and background is based in a commercial dental laboratory or NHS hospital setting.

This is an exciting time to join the team at Bristol Dental Hospital, as we embark on a journey of modernisation, which has seen recent investment in state-of-the-art digital planning software, intraoral scanning and 3D printing technologies.

Main duties of the job

• To construct models for diagnostic treatment planning and appliance fabrication
• To construct, repair and adapt a wide range of custom-made dental/oro-facial appliances within the designated laboratory specialism.
• Be familiar with a range of transfer records, articulators and occlusal techniques.
• Analyse treatment plans and technical prescriptions, redesigning treatment plan as and when circumstances dictate.
• Scan models and import intra-oral scans for digital archiving and associated treatment planning/simulation.
• Order stock on the Trust system.
• Maintain accurate laboratory records for audit purposes and compliance with UK Medical Devices Regulation.
• Carry out basic maintenance of laboratory equipment.
• Assist with research projects, surveys & audits of the service as required.
• Following laboratory policies and procedures.
• Liaise directly with clinicians and patients to provide technical advice, discuss case requirements and ensure the delivery of custom dental appliances, while addressing barriers to understanding when communicating with patients.
• To communicate effectively and engage with consultants and other healthcare staff.
• Regularly required to maintain prolonged concentration throughout the fabrication of appliances and models.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and person specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

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.