Maxillofacial Prosthetist / Reconstructive Scientist

Job summary

We are looking to welcome a Band 7 Maxillofacial Prosthetist/Reconstructive Scientist to join our busy and exciting Maxillofacial Prosthetics Service at University Hospitals Dorset. You will be an active and valuable member of the team, working alongside the two Maxillofacial Prosthetists that are in post.

We provide a comprehensive service for the whole of Dorset and are constantly striving to provide best patient care and support to the Head and Neck Surgical Directorate. We also operate an out-of-hours 1:3 on-call service for traumatic and surgical emergencies, making this position eligible for an additional salary supplement.

We are committed to the personal and professional development of our staff, and we offer a welcoming and supportive working environment, considering staff's wellbeing while also striving to achieve best service delivery.

If you are a qualified and enthusiastic Maxillofacial Prosthetist or Reconstructive Scientist with excellent communication skills and a proactive approach, and you are interested in gaining further experience working within a busy Head and Neck Unit, we would be pleased to hear from you. Applications are also welcome from those nearing qualification on a recognised MSc training program.

We encourage and welcome informal visits to the department to meet the team.

Main duties of the job

The department provides support across a broad spectrum of specialties, including Maxillofacial, Restorative Dentistry, ENT, Breast Care, SALT, and Orthopaedics. Consequently, the scope of service delivery encompasses facial and body prosthetic rehabilitation; virtual surgical planning for orthognathic surgery, free-flap reconstruction, and implant placement; trauma support; therapeutic devices such as SALT aids and pressure therapy; intra-oral devices; and skin camouflage.

The Maxillofacial Prosthetics Service operates across two sites, Poole Hospital serving as the primary location for outpatient activity, following our transformation process leading into 2026, there will be growing opportunities and increased engagement at our Bournemouth site.

About us

Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.

UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.

This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions at interview.

Please note if a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under relevant Trust or national terms and conditions.