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Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

2d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior & Mid Level
  • Healthcare
    Facilities Management

AI generated summary

  • You need GCSEs or equivalent, knowledge of dental equipment, strong communication skills, teamwork, and flexibility in working hours for this multi-tasking role in a sensitive environment.
  • You will assist dental tutors, manage the Dental Suite, set up equipment, organize supplies, handle animal tissue disposal, and maintain inventory for training sessions.

Requirements

  • Multi-tasking environment in a demand led environment. Involved with sensitive and confidential meetings.
  • GCSE minimum qualifications or equivalent
  • Knowledge of Dental and Equipments
  • Excellent oral, written and presentation skills
  • Effective team player
  • Flexibility approach to working hours

Responsibilities

  • The post holder is required to assist in the effective and efficient delivery of technical and administrative support to the dental Tutors & faculty.
  • Dental Technician (DT) is also responsible for the setup kit and audiovisual equipment.
  • Dental Technician is solely responsible for the management and operation of the Dental Suite. Dental trainees attend here approximately for 25-30 sessions per academic year.
  • Dental Technician organises the sessions, orders in supplies in conjunction with Dental School, deals with animal tissue disposal and H & S requirements when the trainees practice on animals’ jaws.
  • DT maintains the dental equipment and phantom heads and arranges their regular technical service. DT provides dental technician support to all dental trainees attending the trust Dental Skills lab.
  • Organising the storage and inventory.
  • Set up dental equipment and instruments as per course requirements before sessions. Ensure all equipment is functioning correctly and is ready for use.
  • Occasionally adjust workdays to accommodate course schedules.

FAQs

What is the primary responsibility of the Dental Course Technician (DCT)?

The primary responsibility of the DCT is to assist the Medical Education Manager and the dental faculty in developing, managing, and monitoring dental training programs and inductions, while applying national policies and current legislation related to dental training.

What qualifications are required for the Dental Course Technician position?

A minimum of GCSE qualifications or equivalent is required, along with knowledge of dental equipment.

Is previous experience necessary for applying to this position?

Yes, experience in a multi-tasking environment with sensitive and confidential meetings is essential.

What type of skills are necessary for effective communication in this role?

Excellent oral, written, and presentation skills, as well as being an effective team player, are essential for this role.

Will the Dental Course Technician have to manage any equipment?

Yes, the Dental Course Technician is responsible for the management and operation of the Dental Suite, maintaining dental equipment, and organizing the storage and inventory.

Are there any specific hours or flexibility required for this position?

Yes, the role requires a flexible approach to working hours to accommodate course schedules.

How does the Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust support staff development?

Frimley Health promotes career development by providing ongoing investment in services and facilities, alongside a commitment to clinical excellence and patient care.

What is the core vision of Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust?

The core vision is to be a leader in health and wellbeing, delivering excellence for the communities served by the Trust.

Where can applicants apply for the Dental Course Technician position?

Applicants can apply for the position online as indicated in the job listing.

How many sessions do dental trainees attend in the Dental Suite per academic year?

Dental trainees attend approximately 25-30 sessions per academic year in the Dental Suite.

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Our vision is to be a leader in health and wellbeing, delivering exceptional services for our communities.

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Mission & Purpose

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust (FHFT) has an outstanding reputation and a proud record of achievement. As well as a performing, well led and ambitious Foundation Trust, we have exciting times ahead of us. The Trust’s vision is to lead in delivering exceptional health and well being services to our communities. Turning our vision into reality, we are continuing to make significant invest in our infrastructure and facilities, striving for excellence and empowering our people to deliver excellence. Providing a supportive, dynamic MDT working environment, allowing our teams to deliver high quality patient care and achieving work life balance, whilst encouraging continuous professional development. We are proud of the ambitions laid out in our strategy, Our Future FHFT, including our vision to be a leader in Health & Wellbeing, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. Services are delivered from three main hospital sites: Frimley Park Hospital (Camberley) Heatherwood Hospital (Ascot) Wexham Park Hospital (Slough) Additionally, the Trust delivers outpatient and diagnostic services from Aldershot, Farnham, Fleet, Windsor, Maidenhead and Bracknell bringing a range of services closer to these communities. We are also proud to host the Defence Medical Group South East at Frimley Park with military surgical, medical and nursing personnel working alongside the hospital's NHS staff providing care to patients in all specialties. We have also made significant investment in our quality improvement and digital programmes to support our vision and we will ensure that we achieve our aim of providing the highest quality healthcare to our patients. Our new EPR – Epic – went live in June 2022 and we are already beginning to reap the benefits of this ambitious investment. Our three core values, and the behaviours that support them, guide everything we do and set out what we expect of our staff in the way they treat patients.