Chief Dental Technician; Prosthetics Laboratory Manager

Overview

Join Bristol Dental Hospital as Chief Dental Technician/Prosthetics Laboratory Manager. We value a healthy work‑life balance and encourage flexible working arrangements. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates who are under‑represented within the Trust. More about our values:

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• Lead and manage the Removeable Prosthodontic Laboratory, providing expert technical support to clinical teams and patients.
• Produce highly complex, bespoke dental and maxillofacial appliances to the highest standards of quality, safety and compliance.
• Contribute to service development, mentor junior staff, and support teaching and training initiatives within the department and wider hospital.
• Take a leading role in the expansion of digital workflows, develop new skills, and commit to continuing professional development.

• Fully registered with the General Dental Council and hold a recognised academic qualification in dental technology.
• Experience in a commercial dental laboratory or NHS hospital setting encouraged.

Join a modernising team that has recently invested in state‑of‑the‑art digital planning software and 3D printing technology. You will have access to excellent career development and the opportunity to shape future digital workflows.