Dental Technician

Go back Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 19 January 2026

To undertake the duties of a (Band
5) dental technician to clinical prescription producing dental technical restorations related to fixed prosthodontics. The vast majority of the work of this post holder will be the construction of fixed appliances.

Technical Work

The construction complete and partial fixed prostheses in acrylic, all-ceramic, composite, cast dental alloys, composite and PEEK materials

Use of CAD/CAM technology to design and manufacture fixed prostheses.

Works allocation

To ensure that turnaround times are met.

To elevate to the Laboratory Manager when turnaround targets are not being met

Quality

Ensure that work produced by the laboratory is of the highest possible standard and meets the needs of the service users prescribing the work.

To elevate any quality concerns to the Laboratory Manager

To elevate to Management any concerns around the quality or delivery of externally procured lab work

Additional Duties

To undertake any duties, commensurate to grade, that are required to ensure the smooth running of the service.

You will be working in a close knit team of dental technicians, in a busy laboratory. There are opportunities for growth and development in a team willing to help and guide.

The construction of a range of fixed appliances for clinical staff, postgraduate students and undergraduate students.

To be familiar with CAD/CAM technology and its current role within dental technology.

To be able to demonstrate specific skills i.e. high levels of dexterity and coordination using CAD/ CAM technology .

To be able to scan and design removable appliances for periods of intense prolonged concentration using VDU equipment daily, whereby there may be a requirement for sitting in a restricted position for a substantial portion of time.

Prioritise their own workload including planning for appliances and formulating adjustments where necessary. This will involve ensuring all appointment dates are met and the keeping of up-to-date records of all work allocated using correct laboratory protocols.

All work to be produced in line with Medical Devices Regulations.

Ability to communicate with staff and students. This will also mean spending time on consultant, postgraduate clinics unsupervised and may involve communicating with patients regarding shade taking with occasional exposure to distressing or emotional circumstances.

Assist with the routine day to day running of the laboratory and assist clinical and nursing staff with collection of completed work.

Ensure the cleanliness and tidiness of own work areas plus have responsibility for specific items of laboratory equipment and report defects in need of remedy to the Lead Technician

• Registered Dental Technician
• Evidence of significant continuous professional and personal development
• Fully qualified dental technician holding a BTEC Diploma/BSc in Dental Technology or equivalent

• Experienced in multiple unit crown and bridge restorative cases
• Experience of the production of fixed dental restorations in all-ceramic
• Experience of the production of fixed dental restorations in metal-ceramic
• Experience of the production of fixed dental restorations in composite
• Experience in the use of CAD/CAM technology
• Experience of 3shape and Exocad digital design software
• Experienced in milling techniques and a range of precision attachments
• Worked in Hospital/NHS setting
• Experienced in using the Ivoclar pressable ceramic system

• Good communication skills both oral and written
• Highly motivated and flexible approach to work
• Willingness to learn new ways of working and respond positively to changing work demands
• Ability to prioritise and organise own workload
• Ability to work as a member of the laboratory team
• Experience in CAD/CAM Design

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

£37,259 to £45,356 a yearper annum inc HCA