Senior Chief Maxillofacial Technologist/Laboratory Manager

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:

1. Orthodontic appliances including removable, fixed and myofunctional.

2. Prosthetic and periodontal appliances as necessary, including resin bonded bridges.

3. Mouth-stick appliances for spinal injury patients.

About us

• Why colleagues think we are "a great place to work!"

• What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

• As part of our BHT family, youll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.

• Alongside NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme, youll 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 Pam.Daley@nhs.net (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.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• BTEC National Diploma in Dental Technology or Equivalent

• Minimum 7 Years post graduation

• Experience of working in NHS/Hospital environment

SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE

Essential

• High Skilled in all aspects of Maxillofacial/Restorative and Orthodontic Technology

• Knowledge in 3D digital design technology

Education, Qualifications & Training

Essential

• HNC in Dental Technology

• Advanced Specialist Qualification in Orthodontic Technology

• Advanced Specialist Qualification Restorative Technology

Desirable

• Degree in Dental Technology

• Advanced Specialist Qualification Maxillofacial & Prosthetic Technology