Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen within our dental laboratories for a forward-thinking Crown & Bridge Dental Technician (Band 5). You will join a large, multidisciplinary team who work closely to produce a wide range of appliances and restorations to meet the needs of our diverse group of patients at the University Dental Hospital of Manchester. Applications are invited from Dental Technicians who are fully registered with the General Dental Council and hold an academic qualification as recognised by the GDC. The successful candidate will have experience in a broad range of crown and bridge techniques and related materials. We encourage applications from dental technicians whether your experience and background is based in a commercial dental laboratory or a NHS hospital setting. We utilise both analogue and digital production processes across all laboratory departments and we currently have multiple CAD systems that are supported by on site 3D printing and milling CAM systems. On a daily basis you will help to meet the needs of the NHS and University staff including Clinical Staff, Postgraduate and Undergraduate Dental Students and Qualified Dental Technicians. Main duties of the job We are seeking an innovative, talented and self-motivated individual to join our extended dental team. The successful candidate will have good knowledge and practical experience of crown and bridge restorations. There is also a shared responsibility to support the wider Restorative teams within the laboratory, when needed.Duties of the role include but are not limited to: Undertake the construction, repair and adaptation of a range of crown and bridge restorations. Develop skills in specialised work. Construction of a variety of appliances and restorations to support the wider Restorative services - training will be provided in house as required. Work effectively as part of a team demonstrating attention to detail, good organisational skills and compliance with laboratory regulations and protocols. Ability to work under pressure and prioritise work in a busy dental laboratory. About us MFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of £2.8bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year. Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 28,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary. We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022. We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable. At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together. Date posted 28 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year Commencing on minimum salary if no relevant NHS experience. Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 349-EAD-6707479 Job locations University Dental Hospital of Manchester Higher Cambridge Street Manchester M15 6FH Job description Job responsibilities To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form. Diversity Matters MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcingmft.nhs.uk. Were looking forward to hearing from you Job description Job responsibilities To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form. Diversity Matters MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcingmft.nhs.uk. Were looking forward to hearing from you Person Specification GDC registration essential Essential Full GDC registration Qualification as recognised by GDC Desirable Advanced qualification Experience in crown and bridge production Essential Post qualification experience in crown and bridge Desirable Knowledge of laboratory regulations/compliance Attention to detail / commitment to quality Essential Good written communication skills and attention to detail Person Specification GDC registration essential Essential Full GDC registration Qualification as recognised by GDC Desirable Advanced qualification Experience in crown and bridge production Essential Post qualification experience in crown and bridge Desirable Knowledge of laboratory regulations/compliance Attention to detail / commitment to quality Essential Good written communication skills and attention to detail Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust Address University Dental Hospital of Manchester Higher Cambridge Street Manchester M15 6FH Employer's website https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)