An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Orthodontic Dental Laboratory team in the capacity of Chief Technician.

Working closely with clinical colleagues and managing a small team of Dental Technicians, the successful candidate will thrive working in a busy, collaborative environment, supporting clinical and dental technician colleagues to optimise the patient experience.

Main duties of the job

Managing the day to day operations of the Orthodontic Lab, the post holder will have the leadership qualities required to collaborate with a broad range of colleagues, from consultants, StR'S, Dental Therapists and Dental Nursing colleagues, tailoring their approach accordingly.

The successful candidate will lead by example, able to provide complex Orthodontic appliances to the specification of treatment plans and prescriptions.

About us

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was created on 1 October 2019 following the merger of two adult acute Trusts, Aintree University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust.

The merger provides an opportunity to reconfigure services in a way that provides the best healthcare services to the city and improves the quality of care and health outcomes that patients experience.

The Trust runs Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, Liverpool University Dental Hospital and the Royal Liverpool University Hospital.

It serves a core population of around 630,000 people across Merseyside as well as providing a range of highly specialist services to a catchment area of more than two million people in the North West region and beyond.

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Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful candidate will be highly motivated, looking to develop and implement opportunities for service improvements. This will include introducing digital working methodologies where appropriate, promoting an innovative workplace culture to embed new practises in a safe, clear and transparent manner for all colleagues to understand and adhere to.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Fully qualified dental technician holding a BTEC Diploma/BSc in Dental Technology or equivalent
• Nationally recognised advanced qualification at HNC/HND level or equivalent specialising in Orthodontics
• Registered Dental Technician (GDC)

Experience

Essential

• Significant post qualification experience in appropriate discipline
• Experience of staff management
• Previously held post at supervisory level
• Previous experience working in a Dental Hospital or private Laboratory
• Experience of teaching/instructing
• Experience in the production of highly complex orthodontic appliances
• Plan design and construct highly complex orthodontic appliances

Knowledge

Essential

• Continued Professional Development in accordance with statutory requirements must be maintained
• Knowledge of a range of specialist orthodontic technical procedures.
• Knowledge of health and safety procedures including infection control.

Skills

Essential

• Leadership and influencing skills

Other

Essential

• Highly motivated and flexible approach to work
• Ability to work as a member of the dental team
• Good communication skills both oral and written
• Demonstrates commitment to the development of others

Employer details

Employer name

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Dental Hospital

Pembroke Place

Liverpool

L3 5PS

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287-DEN-18-24