Chief Dental Technician (Prosthetics Laboratory Manager)

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Bristol seeks a Chief Dental Technician/Prosthetics Laboratory Manager to lead the Removeable Prosthodontic Laboratory. The role involves producing high-quality bespoke dental and maxillofacial appliances while mentoring junior staff and expanding digital workflows. Ideal candidates are registered with the General Dental Council and have experience in dental technology. Join a modernising team with a focus on career development and cutting-edge technology.

Benefits

Access to state-of-the-art digital planning software

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Fully registered with the General Dental Council.
• Experience in a commercial dental laboratory or NHS hospital.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Removeable Prosthodontic Laboratory.
• Produce bespoke dental and maxillofacial appliances.
• Contribute to service development and mentor junior staff.
• Expand digital workflows and commit to professional development.

Skills

Expert technical support

Bespoke dental appliances

Mentoring

Digital workflows

Education

Recognised academic qualification in dental technology

Job description

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: https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/p/about-us/our-trust-values.

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Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Benefits

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.