An opportunity has arisen for an  2 experienced Dental Technician to join the Queen’s Dental Sciences Centre and work within our newly built Placement Dental Laboratory. This  opportunity is to 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's 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 holders 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 candidates 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

Closing Date: 23 Oct 2026

Section: Professional Support

Salary: £35,608 to £41,064 per annum

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Dental Technician to join the Queen’s Dental Sciences Centre and lead our newly built Placement Dental Laboratory. 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 an experienced dental technician / laboratory manager to bring their industry expertise into a developing environment whilst remaining involved in the manufacture of real-life patient cases.

The key duties of the post holder will be to lead, manage and support the work of the Placement Dental Laboratory, overseeing patient cases and mentoring undergraduate Dental Technology students during their placement. 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 lead a team of Laboratory Dental Technologists / Placement Mentors and will contribute to the ongoing development of laboratory workflows and standards. Responsibilities will also include oversight of laboratory materials and implementation of Health and Safety protocols.

Professional Membership/Registration with the GDC is an essential requirement for this role, alongside substantial relevant experience within Dental Technology in managerial roles.

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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

Closing Date: 23 Oct 2026

Section: Professional Support

Salary: £42,254 to £48,823 per annum