Dental Technician | Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Guys and St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust invites an experienced dental technician to join our busy laboratory, focusing on the construction of complex fixed prosthodontic restorations prescribed clinically. There will be opportunities to learn and progress in implant restorations while working with fixed crown and bridge constructions.

The role requires dexterity and coordination to operate CAD/CAM technology and conventional techniques, with a team-oriented environment and potential for

Qualifications

• Experience in dental laboratory settings for fixed prosthodontics.
• Ability to interpret clinical prescriptions and translate into restorative designs.
• Wamiliarity with CAD/CAM workflows and contemporary materials.

Responsibilities

• Construct complete and partial fixed prostheses in acrylic, ceramic, or alloy materials.
• Design and manufacture fixed prostheses using CAD/CAM systems.
• Prioritise workload to meet appointment dates and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Dexterity

Coordination

Communication

Tools

CAD/CAM technology

Analogue techniques

Job description

Dental Technician | Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

We are looking for an experienced dental technician to integrate into our laboratory to work to clinical prescription producing complex dental technical restorations related to fixed prosthodontics. The vast majority of the work of this post holder will be the construction of multiple-unit crown and bridge restorations. There will also be the opportunity for the individual to learn and progress in implant restorations.

Technical Work

The construction of complete and partial fixed prostheses in acrylic, all-ceramic, composite, cast dental alloys, composite and PEEK materials

Use of CAD/CAM technology to design and manufacture fixed prostheses.

Works allocation

To ensure that turnaround times are met.

To escape 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 escape any quality concerns to the Laboratory Manager

To escape to Management any concerns around the quality or delivery of externally procured lab work

Additional Duties

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. There are opportunities for growth and development in a team willing to help and guide.

The construction of a range of fixed 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 both CAD/ CAM technology and analogue techniques.

To be able to scan and design fixed 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. 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

This advert closes on Sunday 11 Oct 2026