Senior Dental Technician - Prosthetics

Manchester University Nhs Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Senior Prosthetics Dental Technician (B6) to support the University Dental Hospital of Manchester. You must be fully registered with the GDC and hold recognised academic qualifications with prosthetics experience.

Applications are welcome from NHS hospital or commercial lab backgrounds. The role involves working with both analogue and CADCAM processes, developing innovative workflows, and mentoring staff within a multidisciplinary dental

Qualifications

• GDC registration as a Dental Technician is essential.
• Academic qualification recognised by the GDC is required.
• Desirable:Advanced qualification or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Construct a wide range of prosthodontic restorations and prosthetic appliances using analogue and CADCAM.
• Maintain and integrate existing workflows and equipment.
• Develop skills in highly specialised, potentially innovative work.
• Work independently and mentor junior staff within the service.
• Ensure compliance with laboratory regulations and routines; deputise for Lead Prosthetic Technician.

Skills

Restorative dental technology

Prosthodontic implantology

Supervisory experience

Education

GDC- recognised academic qualification

Job description

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen within our dental laboratories for an enthusiastic Senior Prosthetics Dental Technician (B6) to support our team with Prosthodontic dental technology at the University Dental Hospital of Manchester. Applications are invited from dental technicians who are fully registered with the GDC and hold recognised academic qualification(s) plus relevant prosthetics experience. We encourage applications from Dental Technicians whether your experience and background is based in a commercial dental laboratory or NHS hospital setting. We are seeking an innovative, talented and self-motivated individual to join our extended, multi-disciplinary dental team. The successful candidate will have good knowledge and practical experience in prosthetic dental technology processes and related materials, producing complex and simple fixed and removable prosthetic appliances and prosthesis.

We utilise both analogue and digital production processes across all laboratory departments and we currently have multiple CAD systems that are supported by onsite 3D printing and milling CAM systems.

Main duties of the job

• Construction of a wide range of mainly prosthodontic/prosthetic restorations/appliances which will be advanced and complex using both analogue and CADCAM processes.
• Maintain and integrate new and existing workflows and equipment.
• Develop skills in highly specialised work which may be innovative.
• Construction of a variety of restorations to support the restorative services - training will be provided in house as required.
• Must have sufficient post-qualification dental technology experience to be able to work independently and take responsibility towards furthering the training and mentoring of other staff within the service.
• Work effectively as part of a team demonstrating attention to detail, good organisational skills and compliance with laboratory regulations and protocols, deputising for the Lead Prosthetic Technician.

About us

Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward-thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement. Whether you’re beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working - empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients. You’ll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives. At MFT, you’ll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions. Your journey at MFT is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We’ll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.

Job responsibilities

IMPORTANT CANDIDATE INFORMATION

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Documents to download heading.

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We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged.

Diversity Matters

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application

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Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

As part of our commitment to safeguarding patients and staff, many roles at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This is a standard process across the NHS and helps us ensure a safe environment for everyone.

What is a DBS Check?

A DBS check is a background check that reveals any criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, or warnings. The level of check required depends on the role:

• Standard DBS: Checks for spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings.
• Enhanced DBS: Includes the above, plus any additional information held by local police thats considered relevant to the role.
• Enhanced with Barred Lists: Includes all of the above, plus checks against the childrens and/or adults barred lists.

Who Needs a DBS Check

Most roles involving direct patient contact, working with children or vulnerable adults, or access to sensitive information will require a DBS check. The job advert and recruitment team will let you know if this applies to your role.

The Costs for a DBS

At Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), roles that require a DBS check are subject to a cost recovery policy. This means that the cost of submitting and processing a DBS application if you are successful and join us, will be deducted from your salary within the first three months of employment. If, however, you withdraw from a conditional offer after the DBS process has begun, you will still be liable for the cost incurred.

For more information about the cost of the various types of DBS, please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/dbs-fees-are-changing-in-december

DBS Update Service

Candidates are also expected to register with the DBS Update Service which must be completed within 30 days of the certificate being issued. This helps streamline future employment checks and supports safer recruitment practices. For more information, please visit the DBS Update Service.

Person Specification

Professional registration

• Current registration with GDC as a Dental Technician

Qualifications

Essential

• Academic qualification recognised by the GDC

Desirable

• Advanced qualification / equivalent experience

Communication

Essential

• Good written communication skills and attention to detail

Knowledge

Essential

• knowledge of a range of specialised technical procedures

Desirable

• Knowledge of laboratory regulations/compliance

Experience

Essential

• Substantial experience in restorative Dental Technology / advanced techniques
• Experience with Prosthodontic implantology

Desirable

• Supervisory experience

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 (Opens in a new tab).

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 (Opens in a new tab).

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).