Associate Dental Technician | Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS trust in Manchester is seeking newly qualified Dental Technicians for a 12-month fixed-term contract. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree and be eligible to register with the GDC. The role offers in-house training, opportunities to work with a skilled team, and a commitment to personal development. Enthusiastic individuals keen to learn in a supportive environment are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Graduated in 2025 and eligible to register with the General Dental Council.
• Dedication to learning and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Produce a wide range of appliances and restorations.
• Receive comprehensive in-house training in dental technology.
• Involve in patient cases from model production to final restorations.

Skills

Knowledge of a range of technical procedures within Dental Technology

Good communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

BSc, Foundation Degree, National Diploma in Dental Technology or equivalent qualification

Job description

We’re looking for newly qualified Dental Technicians who have graduated in 2025 and who are currently eligible to register with the General Dental Council.

If you have an interest in Crown & Bridge, Prosthetics and/or Orthodontic technology and are dedicated, enthusiastic, keen to learn and committed to further development this could be the ideal opportunity for you to join our team.

Pay scales under Annex 21 (Starting pay for any trainee / apprentice must be no less than the rate of the main (adult) rate of the National Minimum Wage.) The trust will pay inline with the Adult National Min Wage.

Duration

Salary Payable

(i) up to 12 months prior to completion of training:

75% of the top of the band

(ii) more than one but less than two years prior to completion of training:

70% of the top of the band

(iii) more than two but less than three years prior to completion of training:

65% of the top of the band

(iv) more than three years from completion of training:

60% of the top of the band

You will mainly be based in our laboratory facility at the University Dental Hospital Manchester which provides an excellent and stimulating working environment. You will be part of a multi-disciplinary team of technicians producing a wide range of appliances and restorations to meet the needs of the M.F.T. Trust and University Clinical Staff, Postgraduate and Undergraduate Dental Students and Dental Technical Staff.

As you would expect, you will receive comprehensive in-house training in the aspects of dental technology across the disciplines and you will be able to access locally provided CPD sessions. You’ll be involved in patient cases from model production and diagnostics through to final restorations/appliances.

You will have:

*Knowledge of a range of technical procedures within Dental Technology.
*BSc, Foundation Degree, National Diploma in Dental Technology or equivalent qualification recognised by the GDC.
*Good communication skills and attention to detail.

Over the course of the year the experience gained from working with our highly skilled team of Laboratory and Clinical Staff will provide a sound foundation for you to move forward and develop a career in Dental Technology.

12 months fixed term contract based in the multi-site MFT Dental Laboratories.

MFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of over £3bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We’re creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.

Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 30,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you’ll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.

We’ve also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.

We’re proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What’s more, we’re excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.

At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading. So that you’re even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you’ll need to take time to read the ‘Candidate Essentials Guide’ that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how ‘we care for you as you care for others’. Most importantly, it also contains critical information you’ll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.

Diversity Matters

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating, and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team [e-mail].

We’re looking forward to hearing from you!


This advert closes on Monday 28 Jul 2025