Restorative Dental Technician (Digital Lead)

Job summary
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced and motivated Highly Specialised Fixed Restorative Dental Technician (Digital Lead) to join our Dental Technology Services.

The Fixed Restorative Laboratory forms part of the Trust's Dental Technology Service and supports complex restorative dentistry and multidisciplinary patient care. The laboratory provides advanced technical services in crown and bridge, implant-supported restorations, aesthetic restorative dentistry and digital CAD/CAM manufacturing.

A key aspect of the role will be to support and lead the continued development of digital workflows within the Fixed Restorative Laboratory, including CAD/CAM processes, service improvement, quality assurance and the evaluation and implementation of new technologies. The post holder will work collaboratively with the department's Biomedical CAD/CAM Engineer and wider Dental Technology team to support innovation and the continued modernisation of the service.

We are looking for an individual with strong technical expertise, excellent communication and organisational skills, a commitment to quality and professional standards, and a genuine interest in helping shape the future development of digital Fixed Restorative Dental Technology at King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

Main duties of the job
The main responsibility of the post holder is working within the multidisciplinary team supporting Restorative Dentistry, Prosthodontics and other dental specialties. The post holder will be responsible for the design and manufacture of complex fixed restorative dental devices, implant-supported restorations, digital CAD/CAM workflows and advanced manufacturing technologies.

The post holder will contribute to the timely, efficient and cost-effective management and operation of the Fixed Restorative Laboratory and ensure the provision of the highest standards of technical quality and service delivery. This person will work closely within a multidisciplinary dental team.

The post holder will demonstrate a level of competency in accordance with the departmental competency framework and will be responsible for maintaining their own professional development with support.

About us
The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. In June 2026, we launched our new strategy for 2026-31. Our vision is to transform healthcare, and we have agreed six strategic ambitions to help us improve care for patients, and the working lives of our staff.

Our six strategic ambitions are delivering high-quality patient care; creating a great place to work; leading pioneering research, innovation and education; building strong and successful partnerships; providing timely and efficient care; and ensuring long-term financial sustainability.

We have also agreed four new organisational values - Caring, Collaborative, Inclusive, Innovative - and these underpin everything we do, and how our teams interact with the patients under our care.

We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.

Job responsibilities

• Provide a highly specialised technical service in the design, manufacture and quality assurance of complex fixed restorative dental devices, including crown and bridge restorations, implant-supported prostheses and advanced aesthetic restorations.
• Manufacture highly complex patient-specific dental devices using conventional and digital techniques, ensuring compliance with departmental protocols, professional standards and current legislation.
• Lead the implementation, development and optimisation of digital workflows within the Fixed Restorative Laboratory, ensuring the safe integration of CAD/CAM technologies into routine service delivery.
• Work closely with Consultants and Dental Care Professionals to interpret prescriptions and treatment plans, providing specialist technical advice regarding restoration design, materials selection and manufacturing techniques.
• Monitor and adjust work priorities in conjunction with Consultants and senior colleagues to respond to changing clinical demands, ensuring agreed turnaround times and service standards are maintained.
• Be accountable for own professional actions and work within the standards of proficiency, codes of conduct and professional guidelines relevant to Dental Technicians.
• Apply advanced knowledge of dental anatomy, occlusion, dental materials science and digital manufacturing techniques in determining the most appropriate technical solution for individual patient prescriptions.
• Be responsible for the safe use, maintenance and routine quality assurance of specialised laboratory equipment including CAD/CAM systems, laboratory scanners, milling units, furnaces, digital design software and associated manufacturing technologies.
• Ensure all laboratory records, prescriptions and legal documentation relating to patient-specific dental devices are completed accurately and maintained in accordance with Trust policy, GDC standards and UK Medical Device Regulations.
• Participate in cross-site working where required to support the delivery of Dental Technology Services across King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. Assist in the management of workload, quality assurance, stock control and the efficient day-to-day operation of the Fixed Restorative Laboratory.
• Participate in audit, service evaluation and data collection to support service improvement, quality assurance and governance.
• Undertake any other duties appropriate to the grade of the post as requested by the Head of Maxillofacial Services & Dental Technology.
• Be responsible for the development, implementation and optimisation of digital workflows within the Fixed Restorative Laboratory, supporting service innovation and continuous improvement.

Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential

• BSc Dental Sciences / Technology (or equivalent)
• Post graduate HND / University Professional Diploma in Maxillofacial Prosthetics and Technology (2 years)
• MPT Vocational training and/or Masters MFPR
• Membership of the I.M.P.T. Registered as an MPT with the relevant professional body (Healthcare Scientists)

Desirable

• MSc Maxillofacial Prosthetic Rehabilitation
• Advance Certificate in a Dental speciality
• Teaching Certificate / Diploma

Knowledge and Experience
Essential

• Evidence of CPD
• Post graduate vocational training and work experience in a cranio-maxillofacial Unit - Hospital NHS Trust
• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary medical-dental team environment
• Experience of the daily management of a defined work area
• Able to present information effectively, clinical and technical audit
• To be able to operate 3 D planning equipment (CMF-ProPlan Surgicase-Syntes, Mimics

Desirable

• Experience in the management of the Oculoplastic patient
• Minimum of 2 years post-graduation vocational training to MSc level or equivalent
• Experience with clinical audit

Skills and Comptencies
Essential

• Good oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrates a positive approach to customer care
• Able to self motivate and work on own initiative
• Able to organise and prioritise workload and work to deadlines
• Flexible approach to working practice, evidence of responding to service, education and research development needs

Desirable

• Able to produce effective written reports
• Able to evaluate complex information
• Effective oral presentation skills

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).