Senior Laboratory Assistant
The closing date is 22 February 2026
To assist both the Crown & Bridge and Prosthetics Dental Laboratories with a range of routine (process working) and non-routine tasks within the unit; produce laboratory plaster models; articulate study casts; digital scanning and designing of models; design digital models from intra oral scans; measure and replenish materials and chemicals; collect and deliver items of work within the department areas; clean and carry out basic maintenance tasks and assist/complete laboratory administration work. The post holder will also assist with pouring working models for technicians in both laboratories. The role will involve a period of basic training, supported by in house vocational training. The post holder will be requested to work across both laboratories within the trust.
Main duties of the job
* Provide plaster models to laboratory and clinical staff when required,
* Articulate models for treatment planning
* Scan models using latest CAD (computer aided design) technology to assist technicians on site.
* Upload files from intra oral design centres and transfer to laboratory scanners
* Design working models for both laboratories using latest CAD (computer aided design) technology using data taken from intra oral scanners.
* Responsible for maintaining the milling units and 3D printing machines
* Responsible for in-house printing units
* Assist in the laboratory admin and clerical work when required, including computing data and filing laboratory records. Assisting in retrieval of data to assist research programs within the department.
* Follow department policy and guidelines regarding infection control
* Comply with laboratory and current health & safety and COSHH legislation.
* Provide training for staff and students to use the milling units and 3D printers
* Communicating with staff, students and senior Technicians to understand the complexities of the production of devices.
* Be responsible for the manufacturing of soft bite raisers, essix retainers, maxillary and mandibular special trays, implant guides and stents, radiographic stents, exaclear stents, wax rims, diagnostic wax ups, designing and milling single units crowns, 3D print models and bleaching trays.
About us
Department Information:
The Dental Institute comprises three components:
The Dental Hospital of Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust,
The Dental Hospital of King's NHS Foundation Trust
King's College London Dental Institute
The Institute represents a significant management challenge as its activities cross both the NHS and the University sector. The Dental Institute is accountable to each of its parent Trusts and the post holder, in conjunction with the Clinical Director, is expected to ensure that the clinical services delivered (by both staff and students) meet NHS standards of practice, and specific Trust standards.
The Dental Institute is based on both the Guy's and St Thomas campuses; both sites offer modern facilities for the care of patients, teaching and research.
The Dental Institute is committed to becoming the major university hospital in the UK and to staying in the forefront of patient care, teaching and research.
The Dental Hospital and Institute aim to provide excellence in the delivery of oral and dental care, training, education and research.
Job responsibilities
* Provide plaster models to laboratory and clinical staff when required, ensuring quality control measures are met. Involves handling sterilised impressions direct from the clinics to generate accurate working/study models.
* Articulate models for treatment planning using both Denar and Dentatus facebows
* Scan models using latest CAD (computer aided design) technology to assist technicians on site.
* Upload files from intra oral design centres and transfer to laboratory scanners
* Design working models for both laboratories using latest CAD (computer aided design) technology using data taken from intra oral scanners.
* Responsible for maintaining the milling units and 3D printing machines
* Responsible for in-house printing units
* Manage/organise individual daily workloads and prioritise multiple requests as they arise; ensuring effective time management, in line with existing lab protocols.
* Participate in the responsibility for the day-to-day maintenance of equipment used within the Fixed & Removable Laboratories, including a duty to ensure that it is kept in a good state of repair, reporting any faults to the laboratory manager.
* Assist in the laboratory admin and clerical work when required, including computing data and filing laboratory records. Assisting in retrieval of data to assist research programs within the department.
* Prepare/decant (hazardous) COSHH materials for use.
* Follow department policy and guidelines regarding infection control
* Comply with laboratory and current health & safety and COSHH legislation. Safe handle and management of materials of chemistry. Safe operation and maintenance of laboratory equipment, i.e.; high speed model trimmer/handpieces 3
* Carry out role with awareness of MHRA registration policy and departmental registration.
* Identify own training needs and take active part in performance development reviewprocess with line manager.
* Provide training for staff and students to use the milling units and 3D printers
* Communicating with staff, students and senior Technicians to understand the complexities of the production of devices.
* Follow best practise/standard operating procedures and seek guidance from qualified staff for non-routine duties as required.
* Follow local policy and procedures and comment on/propose changes to factors that impact upon own role.
* Employees must work in adherence to Health and Safety guidance, Trust Health and Safety policy, COSHH Regulations and other Trust Policies.
* Be responsible for the manufacturing of soft bite raisers, essix retainers, maxillary and mandibular special trays, implant guides and stents, radiographic stents, exaclear stents, wax rims, diagnostic wax ups, designing and milling single units crowns, 3D print models and bleaching trays.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
* Registered Dental Technician
* Evidence of continuous professional development
Experience
* Experience of the production of dental models
* Knowledge of materials used in a dental lab
* Experience in the manufacture of basic vacuum formed appliance
* Previous knowledge of NHS working systems
Skills/Knowledge
* Demonstrates excellent communication with a range of people
* Knowledge of basic dental appliances
* Knowledge of dental lab procedures
* Ability to operate effectively in a group or on own
* Willingness to learn and develop in role
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
£33,094 to £36,195 a yearPer Annum (Inner HCAS incl)
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