Dental Laboratory Manager
| Posting date: | 27 April 2026 |
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| Salary: | £57,528.00 to £64,750.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £57528.00 - £64750.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 May 2026 |
| Location: | Liverpool, L3 5PS |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9287-26-0666 |
Summary
Main Duties and Responsibilities Leadership, Management and Workforce Development Provide visible, inclusive and professional leadership to all laboratory staff, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement. Act as the senior professional lead for dental technology within the Trust, setting standards for practice, conduct and performance. Establish, implement and lead an apprenticeship programme in collaboration with education providers, awarding bodies and national stakeholders. Develop and maintain structured competency frameworks and training pathways for all staff levels, from trainees to senior technical roles. Promote a learning culture that supports professional development, innovation and adoption of best practice. Lead workforce planning, succession planning, talent management and performance management processes to ensure service resilience and longterm sustainability. Support staff wellbeing, engagement and retention, addressing capability and conduct issues in line with Trust policies. Quality Management and Governance Hold full responsibility for quality management systems within the laboratory, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulatory, professional and Trust standards. Develop, implement and monitor standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure consistency, safety and traceability of laboratory outputs. Ensure laboratory services meet clinical, educational and research requirements, maintaining high standards of accuracy, timeliness and patient safety. Lead internal audits, contribute to external inspections, and implement corrective and preventative action plans as required. Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, infection prevention and control, COSHH, and other statutory requirements. Contribute to Trust governance processes, including risk management, incident investigation and service improvement planning. Digital Innovation and Technology Integration Lead the digital transformation of laboratory services, including the integration and optimisation of CAD/CAM systems, 3D printing and digital design workflows. Oversee the implementation and management of laboratory tracking and workflow management systems to improve efficiency, traceability and performance monitoring. Support the adoption of digital workflows aligned to clinical services, including intraoral scanning and digital case planning. Use data analytics and performance metrics to inform decisionmaking, capacity planning and service improvement. Horizonscan emerging technologies and innovations in dental technology, evaluating potential benefits and risks. Develop and present business cases for new equipment, systems or service developments where appropriate. Operational and Resource Management Oversee the daytoday operational management of the Production Laboratory, ensuring the timely, safe and highquality delivery of services. Manage laboratory budgets, staffing establishments, procurement processes and equipment lifecycle planning. Ensure effective utilisation of resources, balancing service demand with available capacity and workforce skills. Lead process improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma or similar methodologies to enhance flow, reduce delays and improve efficiency. Maintain effective communication with clinical teams to ensure laboratory services are responsive to changing clinical needs and priorities. Ensure appropriate contingency arrangements are in place to maintain service continuity. Professional Advisory and Strategic Role Act as an expert professional advisor on dental laboratory matters to clinical teams, senior leaders and service managers. Represent laboratory services at Trustwide, regional and national meetings, contributing to strategic discussions and service development initiatives. Contribute to the strategic direction of Liverpool University Dental Hospital through the development of modern, professional and innovative laboratory services. Support undergraduate and postgraduate education through the provision of highquality technical services and professional input. Engage with research teams to support multidisciplinary clinical and academic research activity.