About this role
Job summary
Are you a highly skilled Orthodontic Technician looking to make a direct impact on patient care?
Welcome to Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. We are looking for an experienced, dedicated and highly skilled Orthodontic Technician to join our Maxillofacial and Orthodontic laboratory team.
In this vital role, you will directly respond to the needs of our orthodontic consultants by providing crucial high quality bespoke fixed and removable orthodontic appliances with typical turnaround of 2-3 weeks and same-day access to technical services.
Main duties of the job
Creating high-quality, bespoke orthodontic medical devices.Appling your in-depth knowledge of anatomy and science to determine the most appropriate techniques and prosthetic rehabilitation for individual patient conditions.Utilising digital technology, specifically for the manipulation of digital intra-oral scans and the subsequent manufacture of various orthodontic appliances.Providing outcome scoring using PAR for orthodontic finished treatment cases, as well as for patients in the cleft service.Operating and maintain complex, high capital cost specialist equipment safely and efficiently.Assisting in the development of the laboratory and help introduce new techniques as they become available.
The Essentials
You are a fully qualified Dental Technician (BTEC Diploma/BSc or equivalent) with active GDC registration.You have proven experience in highly complex appliance design and manufacture - this will be verified during bench test.You are comfortable with 3Shape orthodontic software and managing complex orthodontic cases.
Informal Enquiries & Visits: We strongly encourage and welcome informal visits for all enquirers. To discuss this opportunity further or to arrange a visit, please contact Principal Reconstructive Scientist, Barbara Hilgier.
About us
Our Trust
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH's values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.
CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have:- applied for a Graduate visa- or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment
This vacancy will close at midnight on 1st July 2026
Interviews are due to be held on 23rd July 2026
Benefits to you
At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.
On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.
CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Fully qualified Dental Technician with BTEC Diploma/BSc or equivalent in Dental Technology. Registration with the GDC as a Dental Technician.
Desirable
Post graduate qualification in orthodontic technology or evidenced equivalent experience. Certificate in PAR Calibration.
Experience Essential
Experienced in highly complex appliance design and manufacture. Experience of Medical Device legislation, clinical governance, risk management and health and safety principles.
Desirable
Previous work experience within a hospital environment.
Knowledge Essential
Knowledge of 3Shape orthodontic software Knowledge of technical management of complex orthodontic and cleft patient cases.
Desirable
Membership of an appropriate professional body such as the OTA
Skills Essential
Organisational skills - able to deliver objectives within an agreed timeframe within framework of a busy environment. Communication skills - developing professional relationship with clinicians/colleagues/management to deliver performance targets, service delivery and change programmes. Ability to effectively work independently and as a member of a team. Proven analytical skills. Proven ability in computer programme such as Microsoft word/excel.
Desirable
Able to collaborate constructively with colleagues and service users to foster and develop conditions, for successful partnership working and service development.
Additional Requirements Essential
The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address Addenbrookes Hospital-Division D
Hills Road
Cambridge
CB2 0QQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.cuh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)