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The Dental Skills Lab Technician is responsible for supporting the educational activities within the dental skills laboratory. This role involves the preparation, maintenance, and organization of the dental lab, ensuring all equipment and materials are ready for use by students and faculty. The technician will also provide technical assistance during training sessions and maintain a clean and safe working environment.
Main duties of the job
- To provide both dental and specialist technical support relating to educational technology including phantom head and dental skills resources.
- The post holder is required to assist in the effective and efficient delivery of technical and administrative support to the dental Tutors & faculty.
- Dental Technician (DT) is also responsible for the set up and safe operation of the Dental Skills lab, Dental equipment and kit and audiovisual equipment.
- Dental Technician plays an integral role within the team to identify areas of development. An example of the work DT has done for this include:
- Organising the storage facilities for all educational kit, for all education teams in the trust.
- Designing, creating and utilising new ‘pulpotomy teeth’ used in dental training, which greatly increases the fidelity for trainees. .
There’s never been a more exciting time to build your career at Frimley Health, one of the country’s largest and most respected trusts
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust (FHFT) has an outstanding reputation and a proud record of achievement. We have an ongoing commitment to improving the health and care services for the 900,000 people we serve across Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey and south Buckinghamshire.
We continue to invest in our services and facilities, including a £10 million upgrade to the hospital maternity unit as well as £49m major new Emergency Assessment Centre on our Wexham Park site. The opening of a brand new £100m state of the art hospital which replaced the existing hospital facility at Heatherwood and are planning to invest further in diagnostics and inpatient capacity at Frimley Park.
We have also made significant investment in our quality improvement and digital programmes to support our vision and we will ensure that we achieve our aim of providing the highest quality healthcare to our patients. Our new EPR – Epic – went live in June and we are already beginning to reap the benefits of this ambitious investment.
Our three core values, and the behaviours that support them, guide everything we do and set out what we expect of our staff in the way they treat patients, visitors, service users and each other.
If you have a passion for clinical excellence, patient care and your own career development, you’ll feel at home at Frimley Health.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
For a full list of responsibilities and tasks associated with this role, please refer to the job description/person specification attached to this vacancy.
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Multi- tasking environment in a demand led environment. Involved with sensitive and confidential meetings.
Qualifications Knowledge
Essential criteria
- GCSE minimum qualifications or equivalent
- Knowledge of Dental and Equipments
Essential criteria
- Excellent oral, written and presentation skills
- Effective team player
Specialist Knowledge/ Skills
Essential criteria
- Flexibility approach to working hours
We are proud of the ambitions laid out in our strategy, Our Future FHFT, including our vision to be a leader in health & wellbeing, delivering excellence for our communities.
We continue to invest in our services and facilities, including a £10 million upgrade to the hospital maternity unit as well as £49m major new Emergency Assessment Centre on our Wexham Park site. The opening of a brand new £100m state of the art hospital which replaced the existing hospital facility at Heatherwood and are planning to invest further in diagnostics and inpatient capacity at Frimley Park.
We have also made significant investment in our quality improvement and digital programmes to support our vision and we will ensure that we achieve our aim of providing the highest quality healthcare to our patients. Our new EPR – Epic – went live in June and we are already beginning to reap the benefits of this ambitious investment .
Our three core values , and the behaviours that support them, guide everything we do and set out what we expect of our staff in the way they treat patients, visitors, service users and each other, Committed to Excellence, Working Together and Facing the Future .
Apply online now
Job Overview
The Dental Skills Lab Technician is responsible for supporting the educational activities within the dental skills laboratory. This role involves the preparation, maintenance, and organization of the dental lab, ensuring all equipment and materials are ready for use by students and faculty. The technician will also provide technical assistance during training sessions and maintain a clean and safe working environment.
Main duties of the job
There’s never been a more exciting time to build your career at Frimley Health, one of the country’s largest and most respected trusts
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust (FHFT) has an outstanding reputation and a proud record of achievement. We have an ongoing commitment to improving the health and care services for the 900,000 people we serve across Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey and south Buckinghamshire.
We continue to invest in our services and facilities, including a £10 million upgrade to the hospital maternity unit as well as £49m major new Emergency Assessment Centre on our Wexham Park site. The opening of a brand new £100m state of the art hospital which replaced the existing hospital facility at Heatherwood and are planning to invest further in diagnostics and inpatient capacity at Frimley Park.
We have also made significant investment in our quality improvement and digital programmes to support our vision and we will ensure that we achieve our aim of providing the highest quality healthcare to our patients. Our new EPR – Epic – went live in June and we are already beginning to reap the benefits of this ambitious investment.
Our three core values, and the behaviours that support them, guide everything we do and set out what we expect of our staff in the way they treat patients, visitors, service users and each other.
If you have a passion for clinical excellence, patient care and your own career development, you’ll feel at home at Frimley Health.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
For a full list of responsibilities and tasks associated with this role, please refer to the job description/person specification attached to this vacancy.
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
Qualifications Knowledge
Essential criteria
Essential criteria
Specialist Knowledge/ Skills
Essential criteria
We are proud of the ambitions laid out in our strategy, Our Future FHFT, including our vision to be a leader in health & wellbeing, delivering excellence for our communities.
We continue to invest in our services and facilities, including a £10 million upgrade to the hospital maternity unit as well as £49m major new Emergency Assessment Centre on our Wexham Park site. The opening of a brand new £100m state of the art hospital which replaced the existing hospital facility at Heatherwood and are planning to invest further in diagnostics and inpatient capacity at Frimley Park.
We have also made significant investment in our quality improvement and digital programmes to support our vision and we will ensure that we achieve our aim of providing the highest quality healthcare to our patients. Our new EPR – Epic – went live in June and we are already beginning to reap the benefits of this ambitious investment .
Our three core values , and the behaviours that support them, guide everything we do and set out what we expect of our staff in the way they treat patients, visitors, service users and each other, Committed to Excellence, Working Together and Facing the Future .
Apply online now
The Dental Skills Lab Technician is responsible for supporting the educational activities within the dental skills laboratory. This role involves the preparation, maintenance, and organization of the dental lab, ensuring all equipment and materials are ready for use by students and faculty. The technician will also provide technical assistance during training sessions and maintain a clean and safe working environment.
Main duties of the job
- To provide both dental and specialist technical support relating to educational technology including phantom head and dental skills resources.
- The post holder is required to assist in the effective and efficient delivery of technical and administrative support to the dental Tutors & faculty.
- Dental Technician (DT) is also responsible for the set up and safe operation of the Dental Skills lab, Dental equipment and kit and audiovisual equipment.
- Dental Technician plays an integral role within the team to identify areas of development. An example of the work DT has done for this include:
- Organising the storage facilities for all educational kit, for all education teams in the trust.
- Designing, creating and utilising new ‘pulpotomy teeth’ used in dental training, which greatly increases the fidelity for trainees. .
There’s never been a more exciting time to build your career at Frimley Health, one of the country’s largest and most respected trusts
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust (FHFT) has an outstanding reputation and a proud record of achievement. We have an ongoing commitment to improving the health and care services for the 900,000 people we serve across Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey and south Buckinghamshire.
We continue to invest in our services and facilities, including a £10 million upgrade to the hospital maternity unit as well as £49m major new Emergency Assessment Centre on our Wexham Park site. The opening of a brand new £100m state of the art hospital which replaced the existing hospital facility at Heatherwood and are planning to invest further in diagnostics and inpatient capacity at Frimley Park.
We have also made significant investment in our quality improvement and digital programmes to support our vision and we will ensure that we achieve our aim of providing the highest quality healthcare to our patients. Our new EPR – Epic – went live in June and we are already beginning to reap the benefits of this ambitious investment.
Our three core values, and the behaviours that support them, guide everything we do and set out what we expect of our staff in the way they treat patients, visitors, service users and each other.
If you have a passion for clinical excellence, patient care and your own career development, you’ll feel at home at Frimley Health.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
For a full list of responsibilities and tasks associated with this role, please refer to the job description/person specification attached to this vacancy.
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Multi- tasking environment in a demand led environment. Involved with sensitive and confidential meetings.
Qualifications Knowledge
Essential criteria
- GCSE minimum qualifications or equivalent
- Knowledge of Dental and Equipments
Essential criteria
- Excellent oral, written and presentation skills
- Effective team player
Specialist Knowledge/ Skills
Essential criteria
- Flexibility approach to working hours
We are proud of the ambitions laid out in our strategy, Our Future FHFT, including our vision to be a leader in health & wellbeing, delivering excellence for our communities.
We continue to invest in our services and facilities, including a £10 million upgrade to the hospital maternity unit as well as £49m major new Emergency Assessment Centre on our Wexham Park site. The opening of a brand new £100m state of the art hospital which replaced the existing hospital facility at Heatherwood and are planning to invest further in diagnostics and inpatient capacity at Frimley Park.
We have also made significant investment in our quality improvement and digital programmes to support our vision and we will ensure that we achieve our aim of providing the highest quality healthcare to our patients. Our new EPR – Epic – went live in June and we are already beginning to reap the benefits of this ambitious investment .
Our three core values , and the behaviours that support them, guide everything we do and set out what we expect of our staff in the way they treat patients, visitors, service users and each other, Committed to Excellence, Working Together and Facing the Future .
Apply online now
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To work as a Dental Skills Lab Technician in the UK, a combination of technical skills, educational qualifications, and personal attributes is important. Here are the key skills and requirements:
Educational Qualifications
1. Relevant Qualification: A diploma or degree in dental technology or a related field is often required. This can include courses covering dental materials, dental anatomy, and laboratory procedures.
2. GDC Registration: You may need to register with the General Dental Council (GDC) if you perform specific duties that fall under regulated dental activities.
Technical Skills
1. Proficiency in Dental Technology: Understanding different types of dental prosthetics (crowns, bridges, dentures) and their fabrication processes.
2. Materials Knowledge: Familiarity with the various materials used in dental work (metals, ceramics, composites) and their properties.
3. 3D Design and CAD/CAM Skills: Experience with computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) technologies is increasingly important in modern dental labs.
4. Attention to Detail: Precision is crucial in dental restorations. Being meticulous in your work helps ensure high-quality outcomes.
5. Technical Proficiency: Ability to work with laboratory equipment and tools such as casting machines, milling machines, and polishing equipment.
Soft Skills
1. Communication Skills: Ability to communicate effectively with dentists and other dental professionals to understand and interpret their requirements accurately.
2. Problem-solving Skills: Ability to troubleshoot issues that arise during the fabrication of dental appliances and finding effective solutions.
3. Organizational Skills: Managing multiple projects, meeting deadlines, and keeping accurate records of work is essential.
4. Teamwork: Collaborating effectively with dentists and other team members is important in a lab environment.
Experience
1. Work Experience: Practical experience in a dental laboratory or training under an experienced technician can be an advantage. Internships or apprenticeships can provide valuable hands-on skills.
Continual Professional Development
1. Keeping Current: Engaging in ongoing education and training to stay updated on advancements in dental technology and techniques.
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