Chief Orthodontic Technician

NHS; Tooting; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a skilled Chief Orthodontic Technician to join its Maxillofacial and Orthodontic laboratory. This role involves designing and constructing orthodontic appliances while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. The ideal candidate will possess a BSc in Dental Technology, advanced orthodontic training, and experience using CAD/CAM systems. Join us to contribute to high-quality orthodontic care in a dynamic hospital environment.

Qualifications

• BSc in Dental Technology or equivalent is required.
• Proven experience as an Orthodontic Technician in a hospital laboratory is essential.
• Experience with CAD/CAM systems and 3D printing is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Design and fabricate a variety of orthodontic appliances to high quality standards.
• Work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Manage workload effectively while complying with Trust policies.

Skills

Knowledge and skills of a full range of fixed and removable orthodontic appliances

Knowledge and skills of CAD/CAM & 3D printing

Soldering skills

Education

BSc in Dental Technology or equivalent

Advanced Orthodontic Training or equivalent experience

Tools

CAD/CAM systems

3D printing equipment

Job description

Chief Orthodontic Technician

The closing date is 27 January 2026

An exciting opportunity for an Orthodontic Technician is now available in the Maxillofacial and Orthodontic laboratory at ST Georges Hospital.

We are seeking a skilled orthodontic technician to join our team. This post plays a vital role in delivering high quality orthodontic care by designing, constructing and modifying custom appliances such as braces, removable retainers, functional appliances, vacuum formed appliances and fixed appliances for routine and complex cases.

The postholder will be required to work in a multidisciplinary team of other laboratory staff and clinicians within the Oral & Maxillofacial, Dental and Orthodontic Department and where appropriate participate in the design of required devices.

Main duties of the job

Work to the provided prescriptions providing all types of fixed, removable, and functional orthodontic appliances to the highest quality standards.

Use intra oral scans for the production of 3D models, kesling simulation digital PAR scoring and to support the construction of Orthodontic devices.

Complete all work within the standard laboratory working times. Liaise and work with clinical and admin teams when required to support the turnaround of urgent patient cases.

Work within the laboratory team of Dental/Prosthodontic Technicians , Maxillofacial Prosthetists, and training STP students.

About us

St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey. Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).

After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.

Job responsibilities

• Work within a team to support basic skills within the wider laboratory service specialties
• Manage own workload and work effectively and efficiently
• Be compliant with Trust policies and regulation requirements; COSHH, Health & Safety, MHRA, MDR
• Ensure own skills are up to date with current practice and be responsible for maintaining CPD within the scope of the relevant registration body.
• Support the training and education of junior or trainee staff
• Cast and trim working models and Study models.
• Trim Orthodontic study models to AOB standards
• Design and fabricate all types of removable appliances incorporating bite planes, blocks, retentive components, springs and expansion screws.
• Design and fabricate all types of fixed appliances such as palatal arches, quad helix and Nance devices
• Proficient in laboratory techniques; soldering, vacuum forming, using quick curing autopolymerising materials, heat curing polymerising materials
• Experience with CAD/CAM systems and 3D printing for production of models, kesling simulation and PAR scoring.
• PAR Assessment Scoring

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

• BSc in Dental Technology or equivalent
• Advanced Orthodontic Training or equivalent experience

Experience

• Previous experience working in a Hospital Laboratory as an Orthodontic Technician
• Worked as a qualified Dental Technician in a hospital environment

Knowledge & Skills

• Knowledge and skills of a full range of fixed and removeable orthodontic appliances
• Knowledge and skills of a full range of dental appliances
• Knowledge and skills of CAD/CAM & 3D printing

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.