At St George's Hospital, we’re looking for an Orthodontic Technician to join our small team of six – taking ownership of the orthodontic service and its day‑to‑day operations. The work is hands‑on and varied, including casting dental impressions, manufacturing removable and fixed appliances, carrying out PAR scoring with physical models and digital software, and supporting CAD design, 3D printing and production of study and working models.
Responsibilities
- Design and fabricate all types of removable orthodontic appliances, incorporating bite planes, blocks, retentive components, springs, space maintainers and expansion screws.
- Design and construct appliance therapy for cleft palate cases, including presurgical modification of the maxillary arch and feeding plates with feeding tubes and segmental dentoalveolar alignment appliances.
- Produce study models and work with digital workflows, including CAD design and 3D printing.
- Carry out PAR scoring and support clinical case planning.
- Manage your own workload, ensuring work is delivered to a high standard within agreed turnaround times (typically 2‑3 weeks).
- Liaise with clinicians to ensure prescriptions are accurate and outcomes meet patient needs.
- Advise on appliance design in complex cases alongside the clinical team.
- Maintain accurate records of all work via the laboratory database.
- Manage stock levels and order materials as required.
- Support service continuity, including coordinating outsourced work during periods of high demand.
- Contribute to team meetings, audits and service improvement initiatives.
Additional Information
- Autonomy over your work, with the trust to manage your own pipeline and deliver high‑quality outcomes.
- Part of a small, supportive team working closely with a range of clinical specialists.
- Direct impact on patient care, supporting children and young people across a variety of clinical pathways.
- Opportunities to contribute to service development, innovation and digital transformation.
- Access to Trust leadership and development programmes to support your growth.
- Support patients aged 6‑18 years through bespoke orthodontic appliance design and manufacture.
Working pattern and location
Monday‑Friday, 9am‑5pm with some flexibility; core hours aligned to support the clinical service. Location: St George's Hospital (on‑site role).
Contact Details:
St George's University Hospitals Recruitment Team
