Dental Technician
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Position Overview & Specifications
This is an excellent opportunity for a Dental Technician to have responsibility for the day-to-day operational management and delivery of the dental technical production service within the University of Bristol Dental School, ensuring the smooth running of the dental production laboratory.
The post holder will be able to carry out the construction of an extensive range of fixed and removable dental Orofacial and Intra oral custom made appliances for patients under treatment by dental undergraduate and/or postgraduate students.
To consult and advise students and supervisors on technical issues during patient visits, and to adjust and re-finish any restoration prior to fitting to the patient, where necessary, using established dental technology techniques.
What will you be doing?The University will be opening a brand new, dedicated Dental School in Summer 2023. Working in the bespoke dental laboratory facility, you will be working to deliver the technical service to the school. Constructing customised restorations, using classic and modern methods, as well as overseeing work which will need to be completed off-site.
The Dental Production Laboratory works in conjunction with the University Dental School Prosthetics Teaching Laboratory, where technical instruction is provided to dental undergraduate dentists. An integral part of this role is to give support where needed, to the delivery of this teaching.
As a new dental laboratory, emphasis is placed on delivering dental technology with the latest materials and techniques, this includes; CAD design, 3d printing and CAM using milling machines.
You should apply if- You have experience in leading or supervising small teams.
- You are registered with the General Dental Council.
- You have detailed knowledge and significant experience in technical support, preferably in higher education.
- You have excellent IT skills, knowledge of relevant specialist dental software.
- You have excellent organisational skills, with the ability to deal with and prioritise a range of ongoing tasks at the same time, and to be able to cope under pressure.
- You can devise, review and deliver complex procedures, with the ability to work independently towards pre-defined goals.
- You will have an innovative approach to work, with experience of managing continuous improvement of self and others.
Contract type: Permenant/ Open ended
Work pattern: Full time
Grade: H
Salary: £32,411 - £36,333 per annum
School/Unit: Bristol Dental School
Shift pattern: Full time
This advert will close at 23:59 GMT on 24/04/2023
For any informal enquiries please contact John Sealey: 0117 455 3932 omjcs@bristol.ac.uk
We recently launched our strategy to 2030 tying together our mission, vision and values.
The University of Bristol aims to be a place where everyone feels able to be themselves and do their best in an inclusive working environment where all colleagues can thrive and reach their full potential. We want to attract, develop, and retain individuals with different experiences, backgrounds and perspectives – particularly people of colour, LGBT+ and disabled people - because diversity of people and ideas remains integral to our excellence as a global civic institution.Available documents
- School Information - BDS - October 2022.pdf
- SUPP109649 - Dental Tech - JD.pdf
JOB NUMBER
SUPP109649
CONTRACT TYPE/WORK PATTERN
Open ended / Full time
CLOSING DATE
24 Apr 2023
FACULTY/DIVISION
Faculty of Health Sciences
SALARY
£32,411 - £36,333 per annum
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
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