Job summary
- Main area
- Orthodontic Technology
- Grade
- Band 4/5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 320-SURG-1065
- Employer
- University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Royal Derby Hospital
- Town
- Derby
- Salary
- £26,530 - £36,483 pro rata pa
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 05/09/2024 23:59
- Interview date
- 19/09/2024
Employer heading
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Dental Technician (Orthodontics)
Band 4/5
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together.
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
With over 13,000 members of staff you can expect huge variety and new opportunities every day! Our staff go above and beyond and take pride in caring for our patients.
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is fully committed to promoting inclusion, equality, diversity and human rights in employment and delivery of its services. The Trust is committed to providing an environment where all employees, patients, carers and visitors experience equality of opportunity by means of understanding and appreciating the value of diversity.
As a Trust we promote an inclusive environment and welcome applications from a diverse pool of talent and backgrounds. All individuals are valued and given every opportunity to succeed based on merit.
The Trust actively encourages applications from members of our Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities. These groups are under-represented in our organisation, and it’s important to us that our workforce reflects the diversity of our communities as much as possible.
Armed Forces and Disability Confident guaranteed interview scheme
To further support the pledges in the Armed Forces Covenant and to make a positive contribution to support ex-armed forces personnel (veterans) make the transition to civilian life, the Trust has introduced a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for veterans who meets the essential criteria set out in the person specification, to help them overcome barriers to find civilian employment. The scheme will operate for all external recruitment.
The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer and committed to both employing and retaining people with disabilities. This commitment is to guarantee an interview for any candidate that has disclosed a disability under the Equality Act 2010 and who meets the essential criteria set out in the person specification. Reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act 2010 will be considered upon request.
Join us and help make a real difference to our Trust.
Here’s more about the role and what we’re looking for;
Job overview
Band 4 ( Development post leading to Band 5 position) permanent, full time.
University Hospitals of Derby & Burton NHS Foundation Trust are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Dental Technologist/ Student Dental Technologist to join our dedicated Maxillofacial Healthcare Scientists / Orthodontic Technologists team within the Head and Neck Unit .
The role will support both the Orthodontic & Maxillofacial Departments at both the Royal Derby Hospital and Queens Hospital Burton sites .
This will be a transitional/ training role leading to a Band 5 position as the individual develops to a more experienced Orthodontic technology level, through a process of development training and appraisal.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will need to be proactive, self motivated enthusiastic and eager to develop their skills in Orthodontic Technology, along with good communication and organisational skills .
The role will be based at the Royal Derby Hospital but there will be a requirement for the post holder to work flexibly across both the Derby and Burton Hospitals as a Laboratory cross-site service may be developed . The successful candidate will be expected to work between the hours of 8.30 am - 5.00 pm
Closing date of applications: 5 September 2024
Interview date: 19 September 2024
Working for our organisation
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer:
- Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
- On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
- Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Key Facts:
- We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
- We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England – an average of 2077 per week.
- An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day – 3rd largest in the country.
- Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
- Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
- We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
- We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
- UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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Person specification
Communications & Relationships
Essential criteria
- Good Communication skills both written & verbal to convey routine & some complex information
- Highly motivated with the ability to work with others
Knowledge , Training , Experience
Essential criteria
- BTEC National award in Dental Technology or equivalent
- GDC Registered
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of 3d Scanning systems
Skills and Ability
Essential criteria
- Demonstrate being able to plan & prioritise own workload on a day to day basis
Values & Behaviours
Essential criteria
- Demonstrate values of Compassion, Openness & Excellence
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Paul Smith
- Job title
- Maxillofacial Laboratory Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01332 786611
- Additional information
We strongly encourage and welcome an informal visit to the department . This can be arranged between the hours of 9.00 am - 4.00pm .
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