Senior Dental Technician: Prosthetics & Digital Dentistry

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Liverpool; On-site; AUD 63,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust seeks a Senior Dental Technician in Prosthetics to lead design and manufacture of complex dental appliances in the Prosthetics Department. The role involves autonomous work, collaboration with clinicians and students, and ongoing adoption of digital workflows across the laboratory.

You will deliver chairside support, mentor junior staff, maintain quality and safety standards, and contribute to continuous professional development in a

Qualifications

• Design and fabricate complex, custom-made dental appliances to clinical prescriptions.
• Proficient in digital workflows including scanning, CAD/CAM design, and manufacturing.
• Mentor and support junior technicians and students where required.

Responsibilities

• Design and fabricate complex custom dental appliances (cobalt-chromium frameworks, splints, implant-retained prostheses).
• Provide chairside technical support and assist with treatment planning, shade selection and fitting.
• Use digital scanning technologies and CAD/CAM software to design restorations and models.
• Operate 3D printers and milling systems to produce restorations and models.
• Manage laboratory workflows using digital systems and maintain accurate records.
• Support continuous improvement and adoption of new technologies within the lab.
• Mentor junior technicians and contribute to education of dental students and trainees.
• Participate in quality assurance and ensure compliance with safety and policy standards.

Skills

CAD/CAM software

3D printing

Dental prosthetics

Chairside support

Tools

CAD/CAM software

3D printers

Milling systems

Job description

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust seeks a Senior Dental Technician in Prosthetics to lead design and manufacture of complex dental appliances in the Prosthetics Department. The role involves autonomous work, collaboration with clinicians and students, and ongoing adoption of digital workflows across the laboratory.

You will deliver chairside support, mentor junior staff, maintain quality and safety standards, and contribute to continuous professional development in a