# Dental Technician > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/dental-technician/e45683b4-6317-47e0-9832-1201c1fc5bfc - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/dental-technician/e45683b4-6317-47e0-9832-1201c1fc5bfc.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** Guy's Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Dental technician - **Grade:** Band 5 - **Salary:** £38,488 - £46,852 per annum inc HCA - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-09-13T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-09-03T12:23:56.267Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/London/London/Guys_St_Thomas_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Dental_Technician/Dental_Technician-v8256144 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8256144?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview To undertake the duties of a (Band 5) dental technician to clinical prescription producing dental technical restorations related to fixed prosthodontics. The vast majority of the work of this post holder will be the construction of fixed appliances. ### Main duties of the job Technical Work The construction 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 escalate 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 escalate any quality concerns to the Laboratory Manager To escalate 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. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities 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 CAD/ CAM technology . 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 ### Applicant requirements You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - Experienced in multiple unit crown and bridge restorative cases - Experience of the production of fixed dental restorations in all-ceramic - Experience of the production of fixed dental restorations in metal-ceramic - Experience of the production of fixed dental restorations in composite - Experience in the use of CAD/CAM technology **Desirable** - Experience of 3shape and Exocad digital design software - Experienced in milling techniques and a range of precision attachments - Worked in Hospital/NHS setting - Experienced in using the Ivoclar pressable ceramic system ### Skills, Knowledge & Ability **Essential** - 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 ### Educational and Qualifications **Essential** - 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 ## Documents - [frf fixed lab (pdf, 696.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10569231) - [job description band 5 fixed (pdf, 280.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10569229) - [person specification band 5 fixed (pdf, 128.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10569230) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.