Dental Technician

Are you a GDC registered Dental Technician with a keen interest in Orthodontics? We have great opportunity to work in a busy hospital laboratory specialising in Orthodontics. We provide a technical service covering all aspects of orthodontics including CAD/CAM and 3D printing.

We can offer you an opportunity to gain experience working in a well-equipped specialist orthodontic laboratory. There will be opportunities to gain valuable training as well as continual professional development. We are a friendly team working closely with our clinicians to ensure the best patient care and experience. We have monthly department meetings to ensure we are all working towards the same goals.

UKVI Sponsorship: This role may be available for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route, as defined by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI). Sponsorship will be determined based on your current situation and on a case-by-case basis.

Construct a range of removable, fixed and functional orthodontic appliances

Use CAD/CAM software to manipulate digital images

Use 3D printers for model production

You have:
Degree or equivalent in Dental Technology

GDC registration at the time of appointment

A good understanding of orthodontic technology

The post is primarily located at Royal Bournemouth Hospital but the post holder may be required to work at Dorset County Hospital to cover holiday or sickness absence.

The post holder will be employed by Dorset County Hospital, as a part of the One Dorset Orthodontic service which includes Dorset County Hospital and Royal Bournemouth Hospital.

At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff.

Our Mission is to work in partnership to provide high quality, compassionate services and to nurture an environment where people can be at their best. Our vision is healthier lives, empowered citizens, thriving communities.

We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.

We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application materials. While this is not discouraged, we kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role.

Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process. We value honesty and appreciate applications that are genuine and representative of the individual behind them.

Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.

Please contact us at Recruitment@dchft.nhs.uk if you are unable to view or download the attachment.

For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.