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BAND 7 - MSK HAND THERAPIST

Pertemps Medical AHP

£31.18 Per Hour

Full Time, Temporary

Central London, Greater London

Ref TH - MSK Hand thera - oxleas

Posted 1 day ago

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How many Orthodontic Therapist jobs are available on Pertemps?

There are 1 Orthodontic Therapist jobs available on Pertemps right now.

What does a Orthodontic Therapist do?

Dental technicians manufacture dental custom-made devices like bridges, crowns, dentures and appliances under the supervision of dental practitioners following their directions and specifications.

Tasks required include:

  • Operates equipment to diagnose and record or treat hearing, heart, brain, lung and kidney ailments.
  • Undertakes scaling and polishing of teeth, applies medicaments, carries out post-operative hygiene work and advises on preventative dentistry.
  • Makes dentures, crowns, bridges, orthodontic and other dental appliances according to individual patient requirements.
  • Measures patients for, and fits them with, surgical appliances, hearing aids and artificial limbs.
  • Performs related medical tasks including treating hair and scalp disorders and conducting tests on glaucoma patients.
  • Takes samples for clinical examination.
What are the entry requirements for a Orthodontic Therapist?

Entrants usually possess GCSEs/S grades, BTEC/ SQA awards, an Intermediate GNVQ/GSVQ Level II or A levels/H grades. Training may last up to five years depending upon the field and method of study. Professional qualifications and NVQs/SVQs at Level 3 are available in some areas.