Advanced Dental Technician(Fixed Prosthodontics)

As the Advanced Dental Technician (Fixed Prosthodontics), you will play a leading role in developing and delivering a specialist fixed prosthodontic laboratory service within a major London teaching hospital. You will work as the technical lead for fixed prosthodontics, to design and manufacture a comprehensive range of highly complex fixed prosthodontic restorations including:

The post holder will lead the implementation of digital dentistry technologies and CAD/CAM workflows, support service development and quality improvement initiatives, and help shape the future direction of fixed prosthodontic services within the Trust.

You will also provide leadership and mentorship to technical staff, support training and workforce development, contribute to governance and quality assurance activities, and deputise for the Laboratory Manager when required.

This is an exciting opportunity to establish and grow a specialist service, influence patient outcomes, and be at the forefront of innovation in restorative dentistry in an NHS service.

Please see the attached supporting document which contains more and person specification information about the role.

St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey.Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).

After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.

At gesh we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.

Professional Registration

Essential: - GDC Registered

Qualifications

Essential: - Degree, HNC or recognised equivalent qualification in Dental Technology.; - Advanced knowledge and skills in fixed prosthodontics