Dental Technician

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An exciting opportunity has developed for a suitable person to join our technical team based at University Hospital Crosshouse. The Oral Facial Laboratory serves the patient population of NHS Ayrshire & Arran providing clinical, technical and advisory services to the Orthodontic, Oral & Maxillofacial, Restorative, Ophthalmology and Ear, Nose & Throat specialities.

You will work as a Dental Technician for a multi-disciplinary Team and will be required to be involved in a range of dental technology manufacturing processes.

Key elements of the post will be the undertaking of typical laboratory duties, incorporating high quality dental appliance construction involving both restorative and orthodontics; knowledge of lab scanner and software applications would be an advantage. Equipment maintenance; data retrieval from laboratory electronic systems. Knowledge of laboratory Quality Management Systems for MDR, GDC registration with effective communication skills, combined with good manual dexterity are a pre-requisite for the post.

All shortlisted applicants will be required to sit a manual dexterity skills test plus interview.

Informal enquiries are welcomed, contact Michael O’Neil, Consultant Maxillofacial Prosthetist. Tel: 01563-827321. Email: Michael.O'neil2@aapct.scot.nhs.uk

Applications are welcome from UK, EEA and non-EEA candidates.

As part of the recruitment process, you will be required to produce proof of your EU Settlement status from 1st July 2021 to demonstrate your Right to Work in the United Kingdom. Further information: https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families. Existing employees may be asked to provide evidence of their EU Settlement Status from 1st July 2021.