Job Description

The Peninsula Dental School are looking to appoint a proactive and enthusiastic individual to take on the role of Clinical Skills Technician.

About the role

You will provide technical support within the Simulated Dental Learning Environments (SDLE) for the delivery of undergraduate teaching and assessment and will be an integral member of the technical team. You will be working alongside other technicians and will assist on the day-to-day tasks under the direction of the of the SDLE Senior Technician and Technical Manager. You will be line managed and supported by the SDLE Senior Technician.



You will be required to prepare and maintain a variety of dental equipment and consumables. This will include following the timetable and resources lists to prepare and clear away for teaching sessions.



You will be expected to interact with academic/clinical staff and students to assess and fulfil their requirements.



It is not essential for you to have experience with dentistry, we are looking for someone who is hard working, organised and has transferrable skills that you can apply to the role.



This is a full-time position working 37 hours per week on a permanent basis.



Due to the nature of the role, unfortunately we are unable to accommodate working from home.



There is an essential requirement within this role that you will be required to travel to and work at different University sites and/or other business locations that may not be easily accessible by public transport. Please refer to the job description for further information.



For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please contact Fiona Treleaven by email at fiona.treleaven@plymouth.ac.uk



For more information about the job and the person specification, please refer to the job description.

What we're looking for

NVQ/BTEC level 34 or equivalent in a relevant subject (or relevant demonstratable experience). Awareness of health and safety in the workplace Ability to prioritise and complete work to deadlines Experience with Microsoft office package. Ability to work under own initiative

A

bout us

The Faculty of Health holds four Silver Athena Swan awards, which recognise our commitment to supporting gender equality within higher education.

Application Process

Please apply online, demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training, and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement.



Following the closing date of the vacancy, you will be notified on the outcome of your application in due course.

Anticipated Interview Date(s): 6th October 2025

Our Offer

When joining us, you will receive:

Generous annual leave

: 25 Days Annual Leave

plus

Bank Holidays & Closure Days Generous pension scheme Cycle to Work & Electric Car Scheme Employee Assistance Programme Development opportunities Enhanced family leave Flexible working Retailer discounts On-site nursery

A summary of our comprehensive benefits can be viewed here.

Additional Information

The University of Plymouth is an inclusive community where everyone is welcomed regardless of their background. To find out more about our inclusive community initiatives, such as Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter, please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages.