Dental laboratory assistant jobs are open for highly motivated individuals to play important roles as part of a professional team committed to providing a range of high-quality technical work for the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Orthodontics. Strong manual dexterity and the ability to follow precise instructions with a high level of concentration are essential. Applicants should have good GCSE grades, with at least four grades A-C/4-7. The role involves assisting in various aspects of dental technology, with a focus on the preparation of both digital and stone dental casts. Effective communication skills, a good telephone manner, and the ability to manage one’s workload are required. The role incorporates digital workflows using Excel spreadsheets and CAD packages, involving data input and analysis. Full in-house training will be provided, and opportunities to undertake advanced qualifications may arise.
Main duties of the job
- Assist Dental Care Professionals in the construction of dental and oral maxillofacial appliances.
- Construct both digital and plaster cast anatomical models.
- Perform technical process work such as trimming, polishing, repairing, and processing appliances.
- Assist in the construction of dental appliances under the supervision of qualified staff.
- Perform administrative duties, including logging work onto digital records, processing paperwork, and managing prescription sheets.
- Maintain the laboratory and its equipment, ensuring workstations are clean and organized.
Working for our organisation
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff. This training program, designed to support the development of leadership and management skills, includes the following sessions:
- Your Leadership Impact
- Service Improvement for Beginners
After completing these training sessions, further leadership and improvement training opportunities will be available. Additional in-house courses and bitesize programs through the Leadership and Improvement Team will also be accessible.
Person specification
Knowledge and Skills
- Essential criteria: Good hand/eye coordination and the ability to follow instructions.
- Desirable criteria: Knowledge of model-making processes, laboratory processes, dental processes, and CAD/CAM.
Personal Attributes
- Desirable criteria: Experience in a dental laboratory and understanding of CAD/CAM.
Disclosure and Barring Checks (DBS)
It is a policy of South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates requiring DBS clearance for the post must pay the cost of their DBS. Payment will be deducted from the first month’s salary.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating diversity, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. All individuals, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation, are encouraged to apply. Applications are welcomed from the Black and Minority Ethnic (BAME) Network, LGBT+ Network, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions Network, Faith Network, Childless not by Choice Network, and Menopause Support Group.
Special Requirements and Support
The Trust supports all applicants, including those who require special assistance with their application process. For support, email [email protected]
Vaccination against COVID-19 and influenza is encouraged and supported.
Closing Date and Important Information
Application Deadline: Midnight 6th December 2024.
Please be aware that some vacancies may close before the advertised closing date if sufficient applications are received. If shortlisted, candidates will be contacted via the email address used to apply, so checking emails regularly is essential.
Employees of South Tees NHS Foundation Trust who are currently on the Redeployment Register and meet the essential criteria for the post will be prioritized for shortlisting and interviews.
All applicants must provide references from their last continuous three years of employment and/or education. References must come from a Line Manager/Supervisor; personal references or references from colleagues are not acceptable.
Only candidates contacted within six weeks of the closing date will be considered successful. If not contacted, applicants should assume their application has been unsuccessful.
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