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NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
Applications are invited for a suitable person to join our 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 laboratory plaster room duties, incorporating high quality model production and articulation; training of basic dental appliance construction; equipment maintenance; and data retrieval from laboratory electronic and paper based systems. Educated to higher grade level and effective communication skills combined with good manual dexterity skills are also 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
Hours: 37.5 hours per week. 08.45- 1700
Post Ref No. 131042
Professional Qualifications:
Educated to Degree in Dental Sciences or equivalent
Relevant experience:
Previous experience incorporating the use of excellent manual dexterity skills in Orthodontics and Restorative dentistry.
It would be desirable to have experience working within a team in a healthcare environment but not essential.
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.