Job summary
The Head and Neck department are inviting applications from experienced and ambitious candidates for the role of Laboratory Manager/Chief Maxillofacial Technologist to join our successful team. We are looking for a hard-working individual who is enthusiastic and committed to delivering exceptional patient care.
The post holder will be professionally responsible for and performing the full range of highly complex and specialised work including innovative development and design, providing the technical support and clinical/technical advice to major specialised areas of Oral Surgery, Orthodontics, ENT Head and Neck Cancer Surgical Team and Plastic Surgery for Cleft Lip and Palate.
The successful candidate will have excellent organisation, communication and interpersonal skills to liaise with patients and internal and external colleagues.
If you are looking for a fast-paced role, we would welcome your application
Main duties of the job
1. Professionally responsible for the management of the Dental Technology Service and staff, focusing management efforts in coordinating the multi- disciplined technical services to provide effective and efficient service to support clinical activity.2. Actively participate in, and on policies, procedures and equipment with consultants and staff in ongoing and new developments within the department and associated functional areas.3. Establish effective communication systems to ensure the rapid and accurate dissemination of information throughout the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Department.4. Promoting good communications with other health professionals both within and outside the trust.5. Record the laboratory's activity and provide data as required for future planning.6. Together with the consultants, develop a range of qualitative measures and standards to be adopted bythe laboratory
About us
Our STAR values are at the heart of everything we do. You can expect to see them in the way we act andthe way we treat each other. Our values make us who we are. We will expect your values and behavioursto reflect the STAR Values of the organisation:Service We will put our patients firstTeamwork We will work togetherAmbition We will aspire to provide the best serviceRespect We will act with integrity
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. Ensure compliance of the laboratory service and staff with all Trust policies and procedures.2. Ensure H&S standards are maintained in the laboratory.3. Responsible for the technical equipment/capital assets of the laboratory.4. Responsible for the management of Clinical Governance in the laboratory.5. To liaise with all members of the treatment team, communicating complex/sensitive clinical/technical advice to staff on the design of appliances, and to patients with communication difficulties or barriers tounderstanding
6. To deliver direct patient care as Lead Expert/Specialist, providing the maxillofacial clinical/technical service in the manufacture of facial prostheses.7. Report accidents involving staff and patients according to established procedures and in compliance with the Health & Safety at Work Act.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. Ensure compliance of the laboratory service and staff with all Trust policies and procedures.2. Ensure H&S standards are maintained in the laboratory.3. Responsible for the technical equipment/capital assets of the laboratory.4. Responsible for the management of Clinical Governance in the laboratory.5. To liaise with all members of the treatment team, communicating complex/sensitive clinical/technical advice to staff on the design of appliances, and to patients with communication difficulties or barriers tounderstanding
6. To deliver direct patient care as Lead Expert/Specialist, providing the maxillofacial clinical/technical service in the manufacture of facial prostheses.7. Report accidents involving staff and patients according to established procedures and in compliance with the Health & Safety at Work Act.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Masters Degree or equivalent experience in Orthodontics
- Master Degree or equivalent experience in Maxillofacial Technology
Desirable
- Masters Degree or equivalent experience in Prosthodontics.
- Management Qualification
- Counselling Qualification
Experience
Essential
- 10 years post qualification experience with highly specialised knowledge in Maxillofacial and Prosthetist techniques
- 10 years post qualification experience with highly specialised knowledge in Orthodontics
- Clinical Governance experience
- Line management of staff (minimum 2 years)
- Budgetary management
Desirable
- 10 years post-qualification experience in Prosthodontics
Knowledge
Essential
- Application of knowledge and innovation leading to service development
- Capable of maintaining long periods of prolonged/intense concentration
- Good interpersonal skills providing empathy and reassurance
- Good negotiating skills
- Evidence of regular verifiable CPD to maintain Professional Registration
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Masters Degree or equivalent experience in Orthodontics
- Master Degree or equivalent experience in Maxillofacial Technology
Desirable
- Masters Degree or equivalent experience in Prosthodontics.
- Management Qualification
- Counselling Qualification
Experience
Essential
- 10 years post qualification experience with highly specialised knowledge in Maxillofacial and Prosthetist techniques
- 10 years post qualification experience with highly specialised knowledge in Orthodontics
- Clinical Governance experience
- Line management of staff (minimum 2 years)
- Budgetary management
Desirable
- 10 years post-qualification experience in Prosthodontics
Knowledge
Essential
- Application of knowledge and innovation leading to service development
- Capable of maintaining long periods of prolonged/intense concentration
- Good interpersonal skills providing empathy and reassurance
- Good negotiating skills
- Evidence of regular verifiable CPD to maintain Professional Registration
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.
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).
Additional information
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.
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).
