Job Description

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, well organised and practical individual to join the teamin The Maxillofacial and Orthodontic Laboratories at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital and The Princess Royal Hospital.
The successful applicant will have experience and knowledge of working in a hospital based Maxillofacial and Orthodontic laboratory
As theAssociate Dental Technician, you will provide basic support to 2 Maxillofacial Prosthetists, a Specialist Lead Restorative Technician, Lead Orthodontic Technician and 2 Dental Technicians.
Main duties of the job
The post holder is to produce all vacuum formed appliances for the trust and all external laboratory income generated services.
To provide a full clinical photography service to the Oral and Maxillofacial and Orthodontics Department.
To plan, organise and manage the production of all models, the identification and disinfection of all dental and facial impressions for model production, including study and working models for primary appliance construction, teaching aids, diagnostic and duplicate models, facial and osteotomy planning models and refractory models for cobalt chromium appliances. Booking all laboratory work in / out on the laboratory computer database and identifying and naming all models produced. Ensure that all work meets deadlines and complies with Medical Devices Directive and Quality Standards Statement.

• To provide cover in the absence of the Laboratory administrative role

About us
Join us at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, where our passion for excellence drives everything we do.
We're on a mission to provide high quality, safe care to our patients, in an environment our incredible staff are proud to work in.
Our vision, 'To provide excellent care for the communities we serve,' is not just a statement; it's a promise we live by every day. Guided by our core Values - Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, and Trusted - we're determined to make a real difference in the lives of those who matter most: our patients and their families.
If you're ready to be part of a team that's dedicated to continuous improvement, come join us and let's make a difference together!
Details
Date posted
03 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
26,530 to 29,114 a year per annum/pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
223-ADT-529
Job locations
Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Princess Royal Hospital
Telford
TF1 6TF
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• NVQ 4 OR equivalent experience
• Educated to GCSE standard with Maths and English Lang. grades A-C

Desirable

• ECDL

Knowledge and Experience
Essential

• Workplace appropriate experience and knowledge of working in a hospital based Maxillofacial and Orthodontic Laboratory
• Good IT skills
• Health and Safety and Manual Handling

Desirable

• Experience in clinical Photography
• Experience of working in a Care environment
• Knowledge in the use of photographic equipment
• Knowledge of creating data reports using either Microsoft Access / Excel

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• NVQ 4 OR equivalent experience
• Educated to GCSE standard with Maths and English Lang. grades A-C

Desirable

• ECDL

Knowledge and Experience
Essential

• Workplace appropriate experience and knowledge of working in a hospital based Maxillofacial and Orthodontic Laboratory
• Good IT skills
• Health and Safety and Manual Handling

Desirable

• Experience in clinical Photography
• Experience of working in a Care environment
• Knowledge in the use of photographic equipment
• Knowledge of creating data reports using either Microsoft Access / Excel