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
• You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy.

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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.

About us

Our staff oversee over 6,500 patient contacts every day, delivering high standards of healthcare from the following sites:

o Freeman Hospital

o Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)

o Health Innovation Neighbourhood (on the former Newcastle General Hospital and Centre for Ageing and Vitality site)

o Newcastle Dental Hospital

o Newcastle Fertility Centre

o Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria

o Northern Genetics Service

o Cramlington Manor Walks

These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.

We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.

Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'.

For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Job description

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.

Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate.The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay.

As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

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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