Following retirement, we are looking to appoint an ambitious and talented Dental Laboratory Manager with strong leadership skills, to oversee the Technical Laboratories here at Newcastle Dental Hospital.
This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and enthusiastic Dental Technician and leader to shape, direct and manage our Laboratories across the Dental Hospital. This comprises Orthodontics, Prosthodontics, Crown and Bridge and Maxillo Facial specialities with some 25 technical staff including Technicians, Lab Assistants and Apprentices.
The post holder will be a key individual working closely with the senior management team, and senior clinical team to drive forward the continued provision of excellent technical services, adapting to future digital trends and the needs of patients and staff. Providing training and leadership to the Directorate you will be instrumental in adapting this highly specialised and skilled workforce to future challenges, and continued provision of value for money Technical services in one of the largest Dental Hospitals in the country.
* Interview date: 5 February 2025
* 37 hours 30 minutes/week
NO AGENCIES PLEASE
Main duties of the job
You will be responsible for the efficient management of human, financial and physical resources of the Laboratories, as well as being a Lead Technical expert in your relevant speciality producing highly specialised work for patients. Leadership and management of staff, allocation of resources, liaising with Consultants and working alongside the University of Newcastle in partnership to provide Technical support to Undergraduate and Post Graduate teaching are essential parts of this challenging, but rewarding role.
Job responsibilities
* The post holder is responsible for the efficient management of the technical production laboratories whose services include the provision of oral, facial and body prostheses.
* The post holder will advise consultant staff and other lead clinicians on the design and manufacture of highly complex, specialised work as required.
* The post holder is required to monitor work commissioned from commercial laboratories.
* To ensure staff and students training needs are delivered efficiently and effectively.
* Whilst a management role the post holder will be expected to maintain their own technical expertise by producing highly specialised work for patients as appropriate.
Person Specification
KNOWLEDGE
Essential
* Highly developed specialist knowledge of a wide range of technical procedures from multiple disciplines.
* Highly specialist complex appliances including Implants and Maxillofacial work.
Desirable
* Teaching and instructing
SKILLS
Essential
* Good communication and organisational skills.
* Leadership and persuasive/influencing skills.
Desirable
* Competent in the use of IT techniques.
EXPERIENCE
Essential
* In-depth experience of Implants, Maxillofacial and precision attachment work.
* Management experience
* Experience of Medical Devices Directive.
Desirable
* Experience of working in a hospital dental laboratory.
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
* Registered dental technician holding a BTEC Diploma or HNC or BSc Degree in Dental Technology
* Nationally recognised advanced/higher level dental technical qualification and relevant dental disciplines (HND, Masters degree, or equivalent experience).
Employer details
Employer name
The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Newcastle Dental Hospital
317 04 Newcastle Dental Hospital
NE2 4AZ
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