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Dental Technician
NHS
City Of London
On-site
GBP 37,000 - 46,000
Full time
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Job summary
A leading NHS trust in London is seeking a Band 5 Dental Technician to undertake duties related to removable prosthodontics. The ideal candidate will construct dental appliances, ensure quality standards, and assist clinical staff. Applicants must be registered and have experience in CAD/CAM technology. This full-time permanent position offers a salary ranging from £37,259 to £45,356 and opportunities for professional development.
Qualifications
- Evidence of significant continuous professional and personal development.
- Experience of producing removable dental appliances.
- Experience of denture design.
Responsibilities
- Construction of removable appliances for clinical staff, postgraduate, and undergraduate students.
- Ensure all appointment dates are met and keep up-to-date records.
- Assist with the routine day-to-day running of the laboratory.
Skills
Education
Tools
To undertake the duties of a (Band 5) dental technician to clinical prescription producing dental technical restorations related to removable prosthodontics. The vast majority of the work of this post holder will be the construction of removable appliances.
The construction complete and partial removable prostheses in acrylic, silicone, composite, cast dental alloys.
The construction of removable prosthodontic implant-supported restorations/prostheses.
To ensure that turnaround times are met.
To elevate to the Laboratory Manager when turnaround targets are not being met
Quality
Ensure that work produced by the laboratory is of the highest possible standard and meets the needs of the service users prescribing the work.
To elevate any quality concerns to the Laboratory Manager
To elevate to Management any concerns around the quality or delivery of externally procured lab work
To undertake any duties, commensurate to grade, that are required to ensure the smooth running of the service.
You will be working in a close knit team of dental technicians, in a busy laboratory but with a calm atmosphere. There are opportunities for growth and development in a team willing to help and guide.
Date posted: 24 November 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £37,259 to £45,356 a year per annum inc HCA
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 196-LIS10084
Guys Hospital
Great Maze Pond
London
SE1 9RT
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 using CAD/ CAM technology .
To be able to scan and design removable appliances for periods of intense prolonged concentration using VDU equipment daily, 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 crown and bridge restorations. This will also mean spending time on consultant, postgraduate clinics unsupervised and may involve communicating with patients regarding shade taking 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 to the Lead Technician
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 using CAD/ CAM technology .
To be able to scan and design removable appliances for periods of intense prolonged concentration using VDU equipment daily, 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 crown and bridge restorations. This will also mean spending time on consultant, postgraduate clinics unsupervised and may involve communicating with patients regarding shade taking 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 to the Lead Technician
- Registered Dental Technician
- Evidence of significant continuous professional and personal development
- Fully qualified dental technician holding a BTEC Diploma/BSc in Dental Technology or equivalent
- Experience of the production of: Removable Dental Appliances
- Experience of Denture Design
- Experience of producing Metal frameworks
- experience of 3shape and planmeca digital design software
- experience in composite gingival and tooth colouring
- worked in Hospital/NHS setting
- Good communication skills both oral and written
- Highly motivated and flexible approach to work
- Willingness to learn new ways of working and respond positively to changing work demands
- Ability to prioritise and organise own workload
- Ability to work as a member of the laboratory team
- Experience in CAD/CAM Design
- Registered Dental Technician
- Evidence of significant continuous professional and personal development
- Fully qualified dental technician holding a BTEC Diploma/BSc in Dental Technology or equivalent
- Experience of the production of: Removable Dental Appliances
- Experience of Denture Design
- Experience of producing Metal frameworks
- experience of 3shape and planmeca digital design software
- experience in composite gingival and tooth colouring
- worked in Hospital/NHS setting
- Good communication skills both oral and written
- Highly motivated and flexible approach to work
- Willingness to learn new ways of working and respond positively to changing work demands
- Ability to prioritise and organise own workload
- Ability to work as a member of the laboratory team
- Experience in CAD/CAM Design
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
Guys Hospital
Great Maze Pond
London
SE1 9RT
https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
Guys Hospital
Great Maze Pond
London
SE1 9RT
https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx
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