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An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Dental Technician to join the Orthodontic Laboratory within Glasgow Dental Hospital. You will be responsible under supervision for the provision and manufacture of specialist appliances to Consultan, Post graduate and under graduate student clinics to all departmenst within a teaching hospital environment and related Dental Function units. You will develop with experience, the ability to analyse complex treatment plans and gain the necessary knowledge to deal with sensitive/contentious/situations/information when required. You will develop the ability to meet with and discuss complex technical procedures and the range of treatment options with consultants, specialist registrars, house officers, undergraduate students, post graduate students and patients. You will be responsible for own day to day time management and punctual delivery of highly specialised appliances to meet pre-arranged appointments. It is essential that you have a BSc in Dental Technology or equivalent working towards post graduate level qualification or equivalent experience in orthodontic technology. You should have specialist knowledge of a range of orthodontic procedures, knowledge of impression taking (techniques and materials), oral and facial anatomy and tooth morphology and clinical charting. The shift pattern for this post is between the hours of 9.00am - 5.00pm Monday - Friday.
Informal Contact: Martin Bell, Laboratory Manager, Tel No: 0141 211 9677
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs .
(Please note the salary is Pro Rata) for part time hours.