Dental Prosthetic Technician

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; United States; Remote; USD 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a GDC registered Dental Technician to design and fabricate complex dental appliances (cobalt-chromium frameworks, splints, implants) and provide chairside technical support to clinicians and undergraduate students.

You will use digital scanning technologies, CAD/CAM software, 3D printers and milling systems to produce restorations, manage case workflows in digital lab systems, and mentor junior technicians while contributing to

Qualifications

• Hold a BSc in Dental Technology or equivalent.
• Hold a nationally recognised Advanced level qualification in Dental Technology or provide evidence of equivalent experience specialising in Prosthetics.
• Demonstrable post qualification experience in appropriate discipline; hospital or private laboratory experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design and fabricate complex, custom-made dental appliances in accordance with clinical prescriptions, including cobalt-chromium frameworks, dynamic splints, and implant-retained prostheses.
• Provide chairside technical support and consultation with clinicians and students for treatment planning, shade matching, and appliance fitting.
• Design digital restorations and working models using digital scanning systems and CAD/CAM software.
• Operate 3D printers and milling machines to produce accurate restorations and models.
• Maintain digital laboratory management records and support service efficiency; contribute to quality assurance and safety compliance.

Skills

Chairside support

Treatment planning

Shade matching

Lab workflow management

Mentoring

Education

BSc in Dental Technology

Advanced level qualification in Dental Technology

Evidence of Prosthetics experience

Tools

CAD/CAM software

3D printing

Milling machines

Job description

Key responsibilities include supporting chairside consultations, assisting undergraduate dental students, mentoring junior technicians, and contributing to laboratory quality assurance. The successful candidate will be expected to maintain and develop their professional knowledge and technical skills through continuous professional development, adapting to advances in technology, clinical practice, and service modernisation. The role may also require providing support to other laboratory departments as directed by the line manager., Design and manufacture a range of custom dental appliances to prescribed clinical specifications, including cobalt-chromium frameworks, splints and implant-retained prostheses. Provide chairside technical support, working closely with clinicians and dental students to assist with treatment planning, shade selection and appliance fitting. Use digital scanning technologies, CAD/CAM software, 3D printers and milling systems to design and produce high-quality restorations and models. Manage laboratory workflows using digital laboratory management systems, maintaining accurate records and supporting efficient service delivery. Support innovation, continuous improvement and the adoption of new technologies within the laboratory. Mentor and develop junior technicians and contribute to the education and training of undergraduate dental students and trainees. Participate in quality assurance activities, ensuring compliance with professional standards, Health and Safety requirements, Infection Prevention and Control procedures, and Trust policies. Organise and prioritise workload effectively to deliver safe, accurate and timely dental technology services. Provide flexible support across laboratory specialties and undertake additional duties appropriate to the role as delegated by the line manager.,

• Design and fabricate complex, custom-made dental appliances in accordance with clinical prescriptions, including cobalt-chromium frameworks, dynamic splints, and implant-retained prostheses.
• Provide chairside technical support and consultation, working collaboratively with clinicians and undergraduate students to assist with treatment planning, shade matching, and appliance fitting.
• Design digital restorations and working models using advanced digital scanning systems and CAD/CAM software.
• Operate digital manufacturing technologies, including 3D printers and milling machines, to produce accurate dental restorations and models.
• Utilise digital laboratory management software and Trust systems to coordinate case workflows, maintain accurate records, and support service efficiency.
• Promote a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and professional development.
• Mentor and support junior dental technicians, providing training and guidance as agreed with senior staff.
• Support the education and development of undergraduate dental students and trainees within the laboratory environment.
• Contribute to laboratory quality assurance processes, ensuring compliance with professional and organisational standards.
• Manage personal workload effectively to ensure the timely delivery of safe, high-quality dental technology services.
• Maintain full compliance with Health and Safety, Infection Prevention and Control, and Trust policies and procedures.
• Provide support across laboratory departments as required and undertake other reasonable duties delegated by the line manager., The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
  GDC registered Dental Technician
• Hold a BSc in Dental Technology or equivalent
• Hold a nationally recognised Advanced level qualification in Dental Technology or provide evidence of equivalent experience specialising in Prosthetics, Demonstrable post qualification experience in appropriate discipline
• Previous experience of working in a hospital or private laboratory
• Experience in the production of complex Prosthodontics appliances

Desirable criteria

• Previous supervisory experience, Have knowledge of digital dental technologies (CAD/CAM, 3D printing, IOS), Ability to design and fabricate complex dental appliances to prescription
• Ability to communicate effectively, both written and orally
• Ability to work well as part of a large multidisciplinary team

Desirable criteria

• General IT skills, Alignment with Trust values: Caring, Fair, Innovative
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and data protection compliance
• Highly motivated and flexible approach to work
• Willingness to learn new ways of working and respond positively to changing working demands within the NHS, You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group (UHL Group) was formed on 1 November 2024, born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our communities.

We are one of the largest employers in region, with over 18,900 colleagues who are dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond. For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services that extend to more than two million people in the North West. We operate from five hospital sites: Aintree University Hospital is the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside, and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility. Broadgreen Hospital is home to several elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation. Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital provide specialist services in cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology and respiratory medicine, both in the hospital and out in the community. Liverpool Women's Hospital specialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. The Royal Liverpool University Hospital is the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single en-suite bedrooms and mainly focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.

Note: Under current Home Office Immigration Rules we are currently unable to offer right to work visa sponsorship for Band 2 and 3 roles with a salary of less than £25,000 pa as they do not meet the UK Visas & Immigration criteria. Only those applicants who demonstrate clearly how they meet our person specification will be shortlisted for interview. We reserve the right to close any vacancies from further applications when we have received a minimum number of applications from which to make a shortlist.

The Trust is committed to promoting a healthy work-life balance and achieve fair, equitable and consistent practice. We welcome flexible working requests and will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements from day one of your employment. Not all roles are suitable for every flexible working opportunity all of the time. Flexible working options may include reduced hours, compressed hours, fixed shifts, time back in lieu and home working. The Trust is committed to promoting equality and diversity; we value the contribution of individual talent, skills, knowledge and experience and aim for a workforce demography representative of the local community. We encourage applicants from the following groups that are currently under-represented in our workforce black, Asian and minority ethnic, lesbian, gay, bisexual and Transgender (LGBTQ+), disabled, male and age 16-24.

Trust policy requires that the cost of submitting & processing the successful applicant/s DBS application be recovered via salary deduction following start in post. The amount of £26.50 (standard disclosure) or £54.50 (enhanced disclosure) will be deducted from salary, in manageable monthly instalments for up to 3 months following commencement of employment. Bank posts require upfront payment.

From April 2017, Skilled visa applicants and their adult dependant(s) will be required to provide a criminal record certificate from each country they have lived in consecutively for 12 months or more in the past ten years. Applicants requiring sponsorship may wish to determine the likelihood of obtaining sponsorship for this position by assessing themselves against the criteria on the gov.uk website - https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa.

This organisation has a zero-tolerance approach to the abuse of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff must ensure they adhere to the organisations safeguarding children and adults' policy and comply with the Local Safeguarding Children and Adult Board procedures. Staff should be mindful of their responsibility to safeguard children and adults in any activity performed on behalf of the organisation in line with the requirements of statutory guidance and legislation. All employees (and volunteers)are expected maintain their safeguarding knowledge and skills by completing mandatory safeguarding training which includes understanding and recognising the signs of abuse and neglect and taking appropriate action.

As an organisation, we have adopted the Merseyside Domestic abuse workplace scheme which supports our staff who are experiencing Domestic Abuse /any forms of sexual violence.

Please note: new entrants to the NHS will commence on the first pay point of the relevant band.