Apprentice Dental Technician: Sponsorship Available

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Job summary

Salary(AFC Band 5 Ann. 21- 26/27)

We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic and reliable individual to join the Head & Neck Laboratory service as an Apprentice Dental Technician. This is an excellent opportunity to begin a career in dental technology within a supportive NHS specialist team, while studying for the FdSc Foundation Degree in Dental Technology with the University of Greater Manchester.

The post holder will work alongside experienced Dental Technicians to develop the skills, knowledge and behaviours required to design, construct, repair and quality assure a broad range of custom-made dental, orthodontic and maxillofacial appliances. This will include practical laboratory work, digital workflows, clerical duties and supervised technical activity that supports high-quality patient care.

Dental technology sits between healthcare, science, digital design and practical making. The successful candidate will learn to manufacture precise custom-made appliances, developing the attention to detail, aesthetics and manual dexterity needed to support patients’ oral function, appearance, treatment, rehabilitation and confidence.

This role would suit someone with an interest in healthcare, science, digital technology, design, making, problem-solving and practical hands-on work. The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, reliable and keen to learn and develop a career in dental technology. Strong manual dexterity, organisational skills and attention to detail are essential

Main duties of the job

Construct basic dental and orthodontic appliances, devices and models from clinical prescriptions under supervision and after appropriate training.

Support the manufacture, repair and quality assurance of custom-made dental, orthodontic and maxillofacial appliances.

Gain experience across the main disciplines of dental technology, including prosthetics, crown and bridge, and orthodontics.

Use a range of materials, equipment, 3D software and digital hardware as part of developing laboratory and digital dental technology skills.

Assist in the day-to-day running, care and cleanliness of the laboratory, including cleaning and maintaining laboratory equipment.

Carry out clerical duties when required, including packaging and posting laboratory work, processing documentation, entering and retrieving information on IT systems, and assisting with the recording of laboratory work.

Observe health and safety regulations, current codes of practice and COSHH requirements, including safe working around fumes, chemicals, vibrations and long periods of focused practical work.

Work within departmental procedures and guidelines to support a high standard of service to patients, staff and Trust departments.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • A minimum of one GCE A2-level grade pass or above, grade 4-9/A-C or equivalent.
  • Five GCSEs at level 4 grade pass or above, grade 4-9/A-C or equivalent, including Maths and English.

Desirable

  • Art or Science GCSE/GCE or equivalent.

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • Insight into the duties and responsibilities of the post.

Skills and Aptitudes

Essential

  • Motivated
  • Keen to learn
  • Reliable
  • Trustworthy
  • Flexible approach to duties and working practices
  • Friendly manner
  • Good manual dexterity
  • Basic keyboard skills
  • Good interpersonal skills

Other Requirements

Essential

  • Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Closing Date: 18 August 2026

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