Job Vacancy: Chief Dental Technician

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST Glenfield Hospital Orthodontics and Restorative Dentistry Department 

CHIEF DENTAL TECHNICIAN Band 7 £46,148 - £52,809

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced and enthusiastic Dental Technician to join a multi-disciplined team in the Orthodontics and Restorative Dentistry Department. The successful candidate should have a proven track record in all restorative techniques and the ability to construct a wide range of implant abutments and sub-structures. To provide advance technical support for the clinical staff of the department and to integrate as a team member in this well-equipped dental laboratory. 

Duties will include all types of Crown & Bridge cases, implant work and CAD/CAM design. High quality diagnostic wax ups and stents. Has the ability to design and plan complex cases. 

This is an first-rate opportunity to apply your skills and furthering your experience with advanced techniques. You will have a high level of manual dexterity, be a good communicator and have a commitment to quality. 

Applications are invited from Dental Technicians with experience in these areas of Dental Technology. Essential qualifications to include an entry level qualification in Dental Technology BSc (or equivalent), an advanced Crown & Bridge qualification and 5 years post qualification experience. Registered with the GDC. 

For an informal visit please contact Nicholas Craik, Dental Laboratory Manager on Tel: (0116) 2583528. A trade test will be part of the interview process. Application forms and job descriptions are available from the Human Resources Department, Leicester Royal Infirmary, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, LE1 5WW Tel: (0116) 2567206. Closing date online www.jobs.nhs.uk: 15th June 2025