Description
We are seeking an ambitious and highly skilled Advanced Dental Technician (Fixed Prosthodontics) to lead the development of an exciting new specialist service at St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
This is a rare opportunity to establish and grow an in-house fixed prosthodontic laboratory service within a major London teaching hospital, working at the forefront of restorative and implant dentistry.
You will play a pivotal role in the design and manufacture of highly complex fixed prosthodontic restorations, working closely with Consultant Restorative Dentists to support patients requiring dental rehabilitation with complex restorative needs.
This role offers the opportunity to:
- Lead the development of a new specialist fixed prosthodontic service.
- Work with advanced digital dentistry technologies, CAD/CAM systems and emerging workflows.
- Influence service innovation, quality improvement and future laboratory strategy.
- Develop and support the next generation of dental technicians through teaching and mentorship.
- Be a key member of a progressive laboratory team committed to excellence, innovation and patient-centred care.
As the Advanced Dental Technician (Fixed Prosthodontics), you will play a leading role in developing and delivering a specialist fixed prosthodontic laboratory service within a major London teaching hospital. You will work as the technical lead for fixed prosthodontics, to design and manufacture a comprehensive range of highly complex fixed prosthodontic restorations including:
- Diagnostic wax-ups
- Gold/metal alloy crowns
- Metalceramic crowns
- All ceramic crowns
- Veneers
- Conventional bridges
- Resin bonded bridges
- Implant supported crowns
- Implant supported bridges
- Full arch implant supported restorations
The post holder will lead the implementation of digital dentistry technologies and CAD/CAM workflows, support service development and quality improvement initiatives, and help shape the future direction of fixed prosthodontic services within the Trust.
You will also provide leadership and mentorship to technical staff, support training and workforce development, contribute to governance and quality assurance activities, and deputise for the Laboratory Manager when required.
Salary: £58,133 to £65,261 a year per annum inc Inner London HCAS (pro-rata)
Contract: Fixed term for 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time