Specialist Dental Technician

Specialist Dental Technician

The closing date is 29 March 2026

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, qualified and GDC registered Band 6 Dental Technician to work within our Removable appliance dental team. To undertake the duties of a Band 6 Specialist Dental Technician.

We are seeking a reliable and enthusiastic team player to join our removable laboratory. Candidates should have experience making removable dental appliances. To undertake the duties of a Band 6 Specialist Dental Technician to clinical prescription producing dental technical restorations related to removable prosthodontics.

In carrying out these duties candidates will follow the trusts values.

Our values are:

• Caring - we put patients first. We provide patient and person‑centred care. We care about others' needs and wellbeing. We listen. We are compassionate to ourselves and others. We reflect on our actions. We are respectful and welcoming.
• Ambitious - we innovate and strive for excellence. We innovate and strive for excellence. We act with integrity. We act on staff and patient feedback. We seek ways to improve the care and experience of others. We are efficient. We are committed to growth. We find new ways to deliver excellence.
• Inclusive - we respect each other and work collaboratively. We respect each other and work collaboratively. We act on diverse views. We put ourselves in 'others' shoes'. We are building an anti‑racism organisation. We seek opportunities to collaborate. We show sensitivity towards diversity of culture.

The Dental Institute comprises three components:
The Dental Hospital of Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, The Dental Hospital of King's NHS Foundation Trust, King's College London Dental Institute. The Institute represents a significant management challenge as its activities cross both the NHS and the University sector. The Dental Institute is accountable to each of its parent Trusts and the post holder, in conjunction with the Clinical Director, is expected to ensure that the clinical services delivered (by both staff and students) meet NHS standards of practice, and specific Trust standards.

The Dental Institute is based on both the Guy's and St Thomas campuses; both sites offer modern facilities for the care of patients, teaching and research. The Dental Institute is committed to becoming the major university hospital in the UK and to staying in the forefront of patient care, teaching and research. The Dental Hospital and Institute aim to provide excellence in the delivery of oral and dental care, training and education.

Professional / Clinical responsibilities:
The construction of a range of removable 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. To be able to scan and design removable appliances for periods of intense prolonged concentration using VDU equipment, 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 regarding the design and prescription of conventional removable appliances.

This will also mean spending time on clinics with consultants and postgraduate clinics unsupervised and may involve communicating with patients regarding appliance design 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…