Dental Technician | Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS Trust in Manchester is seeking a forward-thinking Prosthetics Dental Technician (Band 5) to join its dental laboratories. The role involves constructing and adapting prosthetic restorations while supporting clinical services. Candidates should be fully registered with the General Dental Council and possess a recognized qualification in dental technology. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a collaborative environment, contributing to innovative dental practices and patient care.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Healthcare benefits

Support for diversity and inclusion

Qualifications

• Fully registered with the General Dental Council.
• Experience in commercial dental laboratory or NHS hospital setting.
• Skill in construction and repair of prosthetic restorations.

Responsibilities

• Construct and adapt a range of prosthetic restorations.
• Develop specialized skills as required.
• Support restorative services and wider dental clinics.
• Work within regulatory compliance and protocols.
• Prioritize tasks in a busy laboratory environment.

Skills

Prosthetic restorations

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Recognized academic qualification in dental technology

Tools

CAD systems

3D printing

Milling CAM systems

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen within our MFT dental laboratories for a forward-thinking Prosthetics Dental Technician (Band 5) to work with our team at the University Dental Hospital of Manchester.

Experience in a broad range of prosthetics techniques and materials is required.

Applications are invited from Dental Technicians who are fully registered with the General Dental Council and hold a recognized academic qualification in dental technology.

We encourage applications from dental technicians whether your experience and background is based in a commercial dental laboratory or NHS hospital setting.

We currently utilize both analogue & digital production processes across all laboratory departments & currently have multiple CAD systems supported by on-site 3D printing & milling CAM systems.

On a daily basis, you will help meet the needs of NHS and University staff, including Clinical Staff, Postgraduate and Undergraduate Dental Students, and Qualified Dental Technicians.

We are seeking an innovative, talented, and self-motivated individual to join our extended dental team. The successful candidate will have good knowledge and practical experience of prosthetic restorations. There is also a shared responsibility to support the wider restorative team within the laboratory, when needed.

Duties of the role include but are not limited to:

1. Undertake the construction, repair, and adaptation of a range of prosthetic restorations.
2. Develop skills in specialized work.
3. Construction of a variety of appliances and restorations to support the Restorative services plus the wider TMD, Oral Medicine & Oral Surgery Clinics, with training provided in-house as required.
4. Work effectively as part of a team, demonstrating attention to detail, good organizational & communication skills, plus compliance with laboratory regulations and protocols.
5. Ability to work under pressure and prioritize work within a busy laboratory environment.

MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England with a turnover of over £3bn. We are 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, offering a scale of opportunity that is extraordinary.

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

We’re proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing a robust infrastructure to facilitate high-quality research programmes. We are also embarking on our Green Plan to make healthcare more sustainable.

At MFT, we foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, while protecting your health and wellbeing.

For more details on responsibilities and the skills and experience needed, please refer to the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under ‘Supporting Documents’. To prepare for your application, read the ‘Candidate Essentials Guide’ accompanying these documents, which provides information about the Trust, our benefits, and critical application details.

Diversity Matters

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating diversity, and eliminating unlawful discrimination across our workforce. We encourage applications from all individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. If you require any special assistance with your application, please contact us at [e-mail].

We look forward to hearing from you!

This advert closes on Tuesday 29 Jul 2025.