Head & Neck Laboratory Manager
The closing date is 11 December 2025
Job summary
We are seeking an experienced Maxillofacial Prosthetist with a strong background in orthodontics to lead and manage our specialist laboratory. The ideal candidate will be highly skilled in facial prosthetics, obturator design and fabrication, and orthognathic model surgery, demonstrating both advanced technical expertise and the ability to oversee and coordinate all aspects of laboratory operations. This role requires an individual who can ensure the highest standards of precision, innovation, and patient care while providing effective leadership within a multidisciplinary environment.
Main duties of the job
Provide direct management and leadership to laboratory staff, ensuring their professional growth through targeted training, mentorship, and comprehensive annual appraisals.
Provide a maxillofacial prosthetic service ensuring safe and effective treatment of patients.Required to support the Consultant led clinical services e.g assisting clinical staff on the implant clinic, taking intra oral impressions, face bow records for specialist surgery and rehabilitation. During periods of high activity, take active role in orthodontic technical work.
About us
At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.
Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time':
- Being a clinically led organisation
- Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust
- A positive patient experience every time
- A great place to work
- Managing our money well
As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.
Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.
Details
Date posted
26 November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£55,690 to £62,682 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working
Reference number
262-A-25-7592537
Job locations
Cumberland Infirmary
Newtown Road
Carlisle
CA27HY
Employer details
Employer name
North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Cumberland Infirmary
Newtown Road
Carlisle
CA27HY
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