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Laboratory Dental Technologist / Placement Mentor

The University of Greater Manchester is a “Teaching Intensive, Research Informed” higher education institution whose distinctive high-quality, student-focused, undergraduate and postgraduate programmes attract students from all over the world.

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Dental Technician to join the Queen’s Dental Sciences Centre and work within our newly built Placement Dental Laboratory. This is an opportunity to bring substantial industry experience into a new and developing laboratory environment, continue working with live cases and play an important role in developing the practical skills and professional standards of future dental technicians.

The laboratory will support a broad range of dental technology activities, including fixed, removable and implant prosthodontics, orthodontics and digital dental technology workflows. The role therefore provides an excellent opportunity for experienced dental technicians with expertise across these areas.

The key duties of the post holder will be to support the work of the Placement Dental Laboratory, working alongside undergraduate Dental Technology students during their placement activities and providing professional mentoring, supervision and technical guidance on live cases. A major part of the role will involve professional and technical expertise to sign-off dental appliances, ensuring that work is of the appropriate standard before being returned to the clinic.

The successful candidate will also provide practical demonstrations and guidance across a range of dental laboratory equipment, materials, techniques and processes and will contribute to the safe, effective and professional operation of the laboratory.

Professional Membership/Registration with the GDC is an essential requirement for this role.

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Please note, the University reserves the right to shorten/extend the closing date of any position where a high/low volume of applications are received.

Successful applicants will be required to prove their right to work in the UK prior to the commencement of their employment.

Whilst the University of Greater Manchester is a licensed sponsor, under UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) not all roles are eligible for visa sponsorship. 

This position may not meet the criteria for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).

Eligibility will be assessed in line with the Home Office requirements at the time of making the offer. 

For further information, please visit:  https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/your-job

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Job Details
Section
Dental Technology
Location
Bolton Campus (inc. Queens and Greater Manchester Business School)
Salary
£35,608 to £41,064 per annum
Post Type
Full Time
Contract Type
Permanent
Closing Date
23.59 hours BST on Friday 16 October 2026
Reference
DNT-0290-26
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