Dental Laboratory Assistant
Job overview
Closing Date: 21 March 2025 (this may change dependent on response)Shortlisting to take place after closing date: commencing 24 March 2025
Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing 31 March 2025
This is a great opportunity for someone to work in a close team with varied tasks within the dental laboratory and clinical setting. It will include booking work in and out, maintaining paper and digital records and keeping working areas clean and tidy and maintaining equipment.This role will require you to work in the various areas of the laboratory from construction of plaster and digital models to completing some technical processes such as trimming and polishing of appliances; under the supervision of a GDC registered member of staff.
The post holder will chaperone in the clinical prosthetics clinic and assist with facial/body impressions.
Main duties of the job- Assist the Maxillofacial prosthetist in their clinic.
- Booking work in and out of the laboratory maintaining accurate digital and paper records where appropriate.
- Produce working models (gypsum and 3d printed).
- Plaster work/polishing, trimming as required.
- Answering telephone calls and taking messages/actioning requests.
- To assist in the control stock levels for laboratory materials and to maintain to a high level the operational standards of laboratory equipment and furnishings.
- Keeping work areas clean and free of clutter
- To maintain 100% Mandatory Training compliance.
- To attend departmental and Inter-departmental meetings as required.
Working for our organisation
Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:
- We value people
- We are one team
- We care
We’re keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
JOB PURPOSE
This is a great opportunity for someone to work in a close team with varied tasks within the dental laboratory and clinical setting. It will include booking work in and out, maintaining paper and digital records and keeping working areas clean and tidy and maintaining equipment.This role will require you to work in the various areas of the laboratory from construction of plaster and digital models to completing some technical processes such as trimming and polishing of appliances; under the supervision of a GDC registered member of staff.
The post holder will chaperone in the clinical prosthetics clinic and assist with facial/body impressions.
JOB DIMENSIONS
Attend clinic with the Maxillofacial Prosthetist to assist with taking facial/bodily impressions to construct Maxillofacial Prosthesis. Complete dental processes and models for treatment planning or appliance construction
To assist in the control and maintenance of stock levels for laboratory materials and to maintain the operational standards of laboratory equipment and furnishings.
ORGANISATIONAL CHART
Divisional Clinical Director
Divisional General Manager
Directorate Manager
Laboratory Manager
Dental Technician
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED- Ability to manage and prioritise own workload efficiently.
- Ability to work well in a team as well as on your own at times.
- Have good word processing skills and be able to create and accurately maintain an MS Excel database.
- Have a good level of manual dexterity with an eye for detail.
- Display a friendly demeanour and have good communication skills.
- Assist the Maxillofacial prosthetist in their clinic.
- Booking work in and out of the laboratory maintaining accurate digital and paper records where appropriate.
- Produce working models (gypsum and 3d printed).
- Plaster work/polishing, trimming as required.
- Answering telephone calls and taking messages/actioning requests.
- To assist in the control stock levels for laboratory materials and to maintain to a high level the operational standards of laboratory equipment and furnishings.
- Keeping work areas clean and free of clutter
- To maintain 100% Mandatory Training compliance.
- To attend departmental and Inter-departmental meetings as required.
Health and Safety/Risk Management
The jobholder must comply at all times with Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Health and Safety policies, in particular by following agreed safe local working procedures and reporting incidents using the Trust’s Risk Incident Reporting System.
Equality and Diversity
The jobholder is required to abide by the Trust's policies and procedures and to actively support the Trust's commitment to equality and diversity in both employment and the delivery of services. All patients, staff and visitors must be treated equitably, with dignity and respect taking into account their race, gender, ethnic origin, age, disability, sexuality etc".
Training and Personal Development – Continuous Professional Development
The jobholder must take responsibility in agreement with their line manager for their own personal development by ensuring that Continuous Professional Development remains a priority. The jobholder will undertake all mandatory training required for the role.
Patient and Public Involvement
All staff will be expected to comply with S.242 of the NHS Act 2006.
Respect for Patient Confidentiality
The jobholder should respect patient confidentiality at all times and not divulge patient information unless sanctioned by the requirements of the role.
Environment and Sustainability
All employees have a responsibility to promote sustainability and carbon reduction within the Foundation Trust adhering to our Sustainable Development Strategy and therefore ensuring that all our business is conducted in a sustainable manner
Infection Prevention and Control
All employees have a personal responsibility to comply with Trust and departmental Infection Prevention and Control policies to protect their own health, the health of patients, visitors and other employees and to prevent health care associated infections.This includes a requirement to maintain a safe, clean and tidy work environment and to complete mandatory Infection Prevention and Control Training as provided by the Foundation Trust. All clinical staff must ensure rigorous and consistent compliance with standard infection control precautions including Hand hygiene, dress code and use of personal protective equipment and other clinical care policies and protocols applicable to infection prevention and control.
Employees are required to challenge poor performance or poor practice in relation to infection prevention and report any breaches using relevant Trust procedures such as the Incident reporting system.
Safeguarding Children and Adults
All employees have a responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and adults including but not limited to patients, members of the public and colleagues. The post holder will be responsible for ensuring they undertake the appropriate level of training in accordance with our safeguarding policy training strategy and that they are aware of and work within the safeguarding policies of the Trust which are available on the Trust intranet pages.
COMMUNICATION & WORKING RELATIONSHIPS- Laboratory staff members
- Dental nurses/clinicians or other trust members of staff
- Answering laboratory telephones and speaking to patients or other staff members
- Spends extended periods of time standing or sitting.
- Endures occasional unpleasant conditions due to exposure to fumes, dust particles, and equipment noise/vibration.
- Occasional heavy lifting required.
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria- Experience in information technology, Microsoft office packages/Excel
- Experience dealing with the public working in a hospital
- Experience with 3D designing software
- Working in a hospital setting/dental laboratory
Skills
Essential criteria- Be organised, enthusiastic and demonstrate commitment to their role
- Good communication/interpersonal skills
- Good verbal and written command of English
Knowledge
Desirable criteria- Knowledge of digital and plaster model making processes.
- Knowledge of dental/laboratory processes
Qualifications
Essential criteria- Basic level of education with at least 4 G.C.S.E’s A-C 4-7) in r equivalent in literacy, numeracy and science
- G.C.S.E A-C (4-7) or equivalent in science