Job summary
- Main area
- Surgery & Critical Care
- Grade
- Band 8a
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 434-SCC6668635
- Employer
- Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Stoke Mandeville Hospital
- Town
- Aylesbury
- Salary
- £53,755 - £60,504 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 03/11/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Senior Chief Maxillofacial Technologist/Laboratory Manager
Band 8a
Be part of our BHT family
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust (BHT) is an integrated provider of acute hospital and community services for people living in Buckinghamshire and the surrounding area.
We care for over half a million patients every year:
- provide specialist spinal services at our world renowned National Spinal Injuries Centre at Stoke Mandeville Hospital, the birthplace of the Paralympics
- nationally recognised for urology and skin cancer services
- regional specialist centre for burns, plastic surgery, dermatology, stroke and cardiac services
- deliver community services in health centres, schools, patients’ own homes, community hospitals and community hubs.
More than 6,500 people from different nations, cultures and backgrounds work for us.
We would be happy to discuss possible flexible working options. We strive to be a family friendly, inclusive employer.
If you require any assistance in making this application, please contact [email protected] or phone 01494 734868.
We pride ourselves in being a great place to work – and invite you to join our BHT family.
Job overview
Due to retirement an opportunity has arisen for Senior Chief Maxillofacial Technologist/Laboratory Manager, the post is based in the Department of Oral Surgery & Orthodontics at Stoke Mandeville Hospital which incorporates the National Spinal Injuries Centre and is the regional centre for Burns and Plastic Surgery.
You must have an appropriate dental technology qualification such as a National Diploma, be registered with the GDC and have a minimum of seven to ten years post qualification.
Experience in the use of 3D scanning/CADCAM design & 3D printing is essential as the department is in the process of moving towards delivering this service.
Main duties of the job
You will be responsible for running the Laboratory and the provision of laboratory services for the Trust which include the production of:
- Orthodontic appliances including removable, fixed and myofunctional.
- Prosthetic and periodontal appliances as necessary, including resin bonded bridges.
- Mouth-stick appliances for spinal injury patients.
Working for our organisation
Why colleagues think we are "a great place to work!"
What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
As part of our BHT family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
Alongside NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme, you'll have access to NHS discount schemes.
We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
What do we stand for?
Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
We are working hard to increase diversity at all levels within the trust. We believe a diverse workforce can have a positive effect on both staff wellbeing and patient outcomes.
We welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, candidates with disabilities and care-experienced candidates.
We are proud to achieve the Gold award for the Armed Forces Covenant and support applications from the Armed Forces Community. Please contact [email protected] (our Armed Forces Covenant Lead) if you would like guidance or assistance with your application.
We make employment decisions by matching our service needs with the skills and experience of candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on [email protected] quoting the vacancy reference number.
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
- BTEC National Diploma in Dental Technology or Equivalent
- Minimum 7 Years post graduation
- Experience of working in NHS/Hospital environment
SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE
Essential criteria
- High Skilled in all aspects of Maxillofacial/Restorative and Orthodontic Technology
- Knowledge in 3D digital design technology
Education, Qualifications & Training
Essential criteria
- HNC in Dental Technology
- Advanced Specialist Qualification in Orthodontic Technology
- Advanced Specialist Qualification Restorative Technology
Desirable criteria
- Degree in Dental Technology
- Advanced Specialist Qualification Maxillofacial & Prosthetic Technology
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Julian Myerson
- Job title
- Senior Chief Maxillofacial Technologist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01296315698
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