1. JOB DETAILS Job Title: Dental Engineering Technician Reports to: Lead Technician, Dental engineering Band: 5 Department: Dental Workshop Location Leeds Dental Institute AfC Job No: 4072 2. JOB PURPOSE/SUMMARY As part of the Dental engineering team based at Leeds Dental Institute: To maintain and repair, test and calibrate dental and associated equipment in the Leeds Dental Institute and satellite clinics. Notably this includes planned preventative maintenance on around 150 dental units / chairs each year To assist in the upkeep of the services and fabric of the portion of the building that the LDI is responsible for. This includes liaison with members of staff and the University Estates department to upgrade or repair services and facilities To provide occasional instruction to dental staff and students at the LDI on the appropriate safe operation of equipment, commensurate to the expertise and experience of the post holder. Leeds Dental Institute provides around 80,000 out-patient episodes each year delivered by over 100 clinical staff and over 400 clinical students plus other supporting services and associated staff. 3. ORGANISATIONAL CHART 4. PRINCIPAL DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY Support the work of the Dental Workshop in the effective and timely maintenance, repair, testing and calibration of fixed and portable dental equipment. Undertake Planned Preventative Maintenance on selected items of equipment. Carry out commissioning and acceptance testing on new medical equipment. To liaise with members of staff and the University Estates Department to upgrade or repair services and facilities. Organise own work schedule to ensure all allocated work is prioritised and completed in advance of agreed deadlines. Ensure the equipment used in the Dental Workshop is in safe working order and by undertaking routine cleaning and maintenance of workshop equipment when necessary. To maintain and update records of equipment maintenance on the appropriate equipment inventory/s including on the Medical Physics Inventory database Equip Identify and specify spare parts and accessories to be ordered for own work and in the absence of or in support of the Lead Technician to create purchase requisitions for required products. Maintain and develop skills and knowledge necessary for the job by: Completion of appropriate training on a timely basis including all mandatory training and other essential training as identified by the Lead Technician or Service Manager Participation in regular appraisals Attend appropriate departmental meetings as required. To provide occasional instruction to dental staff and students at the LDI on the appropriate safe operation of equipment, commensurate to the expertise and experience of the post holder To follow all health & safety policies, protocols and risk assessments relevant to the Dental Workshop and to the department or work area in which Dental Engineering services are being provided at any time. Any other duties commensurate with the grade. 5. THE LEEDS WAY VALUES Our values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this as a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our staff and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values are: Patient-centred Collaborative Fair Accountable Empowered All our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values. 6. WEST YORKSHIRE ASSOCIATION OF ACUTE TRUSTS (WYAAT) Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is part of the West Yorkshire Association of Acute Trusts (WYAAT), a collaborative of the NHS hospital trusts from across West Yorkshire and Harrogate working together to provide the best possible care for our patients. By bringing together the wide range of skills and expertise across West Yorkshire and Harrogate we are working differently, innovating and driving forward change to deliver the highest quality care. By working for Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust this is your opportunity to be a part of that change. WYAAT is the acute sector arm of the West Yorkshire and Harrogate Health and Care Partnership, one of the largest integrated care systems in the country. The Partnerships ambition is for everyone to have the best possible health and wellbeing, and the work of WYAAT, and each individual trust, supports that ambition. 7. INFECTION CONTROL The jobholder must comply at all times with the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Infection Control policies, in particular by practising Universal Infection Control Precautions. Hand hygiene must be performed before and after contact with patients and their environment. 8. HEALTH AND SAFETY / RISK MANAGEMENT All staff are responsible for working with their colleagues to maintain and improve the quality of services provided to our patients and other service users. This includes complying at all times with the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Policies, including Health and Safety policies, in particular by following agreed security and safer working procedures, and reporting incidents using the Trust Incident Reporting system 9. EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY The jobholder must comply with all policies and procedures designed to ensure equality of employment and that services are delivered in ways that meet the individual needs of patients and their families. No person whether they are staff, patient or visitor should receive less favourable treatment because of their gender, ethnic origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion etc. 10. TRAINING AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT CONTINUOUS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT The jobholder must take responsibility in agreement with his/her line manager for his/her own personal development by ensuring that Continuous Professional Development remains a priority. The jobholder will undertake all mandatory training required for the role. 11. COMMUNICATION & WORKING RELATIONSHIPS The post holder will be expected to establish, maintain and respect good working relationships and communication networks with both internal and external organisations, institutions and individuals with whom they come into contact, including those associated with the specialty area and as appropriate within the role. The post holder will be expected to represent themselves and the service in a professional, courteous and respectful manner at all times. 12. SPECIAL WORKING CONDITIONS i) PHYSICAL EFFORT: Some tasks can require a high degree of manual dexterity and hand to eye co-ordination Moving and handling of heavy or awkward equipment; typically may move equipment weighing up to 15Kg two or more times a week, move equipment weighing 2 to 5 Kg several times a day. Heavier or awkward equipment such as suction motors or dental chairs may occasionally need moving requiring help from colleagues. Some tasks may need to be performed in an awkward, cramped or confined body position, potentially for 10 -15 minutes at a time. This may include kneeling or lying down or reaching into an awkward space ii) MENTAL EFFORT: Some tasks may require a high level of concentration due to a delicate or intricate nature such as re-assembling a dental hand piece. Or due to a risk of contact with electricity. This may occur daily and may be for 15-30 minutes duration The broad range of equipment being maintained by the team requires an in-depth knowledge and understanding gained post qualification through manufacturers training and on the job experience often backed up by referencing repair manuals. There is a high need for continuous learning. iii) EMOTIONAL EFFORT: Generally emotional effort is very rare. iv) WORKING CONDITIONS: a. Frequent regular use of a range of potentially hazardous hand tools and instruments which may require careful handling and use to prevent injury or harm b. Regular use / handling of a range of materials including adhesives, solvents, oils etc. Also chemicals such as Oratol for water-line disinfection which can be harmful if inappropriately handled c. Also works on and handles a broad range of electrical, mechanical, pneumatic equipment on a daily basis which may pose a range of hazards including electricity, manual handling, finger trapping, or exposure to contamination with body fluids including blood and saliva. All risks are mitigated by strict Health and Safety procedures which can includes the need to wear PPE including safety shoes, eye protection, dust masks, gloves etc often for several hours each day. This prolonged use of PPE can be restrictive making working conditions less comfortable.