Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a Maxillofacial Prosthetist / Reconstructive Scientist to join our Maxillofacial and Dental Laboratory team. Working as part of the MDT across multiple hospital sites, the successful candidate will provide expert clinical, technical, advisory and scientific support to both patients and surgical colleagues.
The department is well positioned for development and the successful candidate will be expected to contribute to, and initiate own, departmental research programmes; to include development of CAD/CAM services.
Main duties of the job
To deliver an advanced clinical and technical service to patients undergoing reconstructive procedures or rehabilitation using implants, guides, splints and prostheses
To support and contribute to tasks which support the departments Quality Management System
To support and contribute to tasks which support the departments COSHH
To participate in stock control and ordering of departmental consumables
To participate in teaching for the departments training programme
To support and deputise for the Consultant Maxillofacial Prosthetist as required
About us
Our purpose is simple - Putting Patients First. We are looking for exceptional colleagues who can help us achieve this.
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a larger population in Herefordshire and beyond.
The Trust operates hospital-based services from three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester
Our workforce is nearly 6,800 strong, and our caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred care. You could be one of them.
We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us to achieve our Vision - working in partnership to provide the best healthcare for our communities, leading and supporting our teams to move 4ward. Our 4ward behaviours, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do.
Our objectives are simple:
- Best services for local people
- Best experience of care and best outcomes for our patients
- Best use of resources
- Best people
Better never stops, and our Clinical Services Strategy provides a clear future vision for our Trust, our hospitals, our services and our role in the wider health and care system.
We are proud to have achieved Timewise accreditation - this means we are committed to embedding flexible working within our organisation as a flex positive employer.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Post Title: Principal Maxillofacial Prosthetist / Reconstructive Scientist
Pay Band:Band 8a
Hours:Full time 37.5 hours per week
Contract:Permanent
Location / Department:Worcestershire Royal Hospital
Accountable to:Consultant Maxillofacial Prosthetist / Maxillofacial Laboratory Manager
Reports to:Consultant Maxillofacial Prosthetist / Maxillofacial Laboratory Manager
Job Summary:
To deliver expert clinical, technical, advisory and scientific services to patients undergoing reconstructive procedures or rehabilitation using implants, splints and prostheses
To support clinical and surgical colleagues across multiple specialities, by delivering expert clinical, technical, advisory and scientific services within the scope of maxillofacial prosthetics / reconstructive science
To contribute to, and initiate own, departmental research and development programmes
To support and contribute to tasks which support the departments Quality Management System
To support and contribute to tasks which support the departments COSHH
To participate in stock control and ordering of departmental consumables
To participate in teaching for the departments training programme
To support and deputise for the Consultant Maxillofacial Prosthetist as required
Please see attached job description
Job description
Job responsibilities
Post Title: Principal Maxillofacial Prosthetist / Reconstructive Scientist
Pay Band:Band 8a
Hours:Full time 37.5 hours per week
Contract:Permanent
Location / Department:Worcestershire Royal Hospital
Accountable to:Consultant Maxillofacial Prosthetist / Maxillofacial Laboratory Manager
Reports to:Consultant Maxillofacial Prosthetist / Maxillofacial Laboratory Manager
Job Summary:
To deliver expert clinical, technical, advisory and scientific services to patients undergoing reconstructive procedures or rehabilitation using implants, splints and prostheses
To support clinical and surgical colleagues across multiple specialities, by delivering expert clinical, technical, advisory and scientific services within the scope of maxillofacial prosthetics / reconstructive science
To contribute to, and initiate own, departmental research and development programmes
To support and contribute to tasks which support the departments Quality Management System
To support and contribute to tasks which support the departments COSHH
To participate in stock control and ordering of departmental consumables
To participate in teaching for the departments training programme
To support and deputise for the Consultant Maxillofacial Prosthetist as required
Please see attached job description
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MSc in Reconstructive Science including certificate of competence, or MSc in Maxillofacial Prosthetic Rehabilitation, or University Professional Diploma in Maxillofacial Prosthetics and Technology with additional 2 year vocational training period
- Full membership of the Institute of Maxillofacial Prosthetists and Technologists (IMPT), or full membership pending
- BSc in Dental Technology or equivalent GDC registered as Dental Technician or HCPC registered Clinical Scientist
Desirable
- Relevant qualification/course attendance in Health Service line management and/or leadership
Experience
Essential
- Experience as a Maxillofacial Prosthetist / Reconstructive Scientist in a hospital setting (oral and maxillofacial surgery) including organising of own clinic and attendance in theatre and MDT
- Highly developed specialist knowledge across full range of work procedures including incorporating CAD/CAM into the workflow
- Experience of invasive extra-oral, intra-ocular and intra-oral clinical procedures and operating theatre practices Experience in a dental and/or orthodontic appliance production environment, in a hospital or commercial setting
Desirable
- 4 years experience as a Maxillofacial Prosthetist / Reconstructive Scientist
- Presentation at relevant professional conferences
- Experience in line management
Personal qualities
Essential
- Aware of self-presentation
- Able to work under pressure and to deadlines
- Able to organise and work within a team
- Excellent attention to detail High degree of dexterity Self-motivated and positive attitude
- Able to maintain prolonged concentration through interruption Communicate well within situations requiring sympathy, empathy and diplomacy
Desirable
- Able to handle more than one job at once
- Positive attitude and not resistant to change
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Relevant maxillofacial laboratory best practice including knowledge around MDR legislation and compliance with ISO13485
- Leadership skills, able to prioritise and make decisions
- Accommodate emergency work
- COSHH, health and safety legislation
- Patient confidentiality and data protection legislation
- Spatial awareness in three dimensions and familiarity of anatomical shape, dimension, position, colour, shade and hue
- High degree of precision and concentration in the manufacturing of appliances and prostheses
- Knowledge of relevant material science, use of biocompatible materials, chemistry and toxicology applicable to the scope of Maxillofacial Prosthetics/Reconstructive Science
Desirable
- Familiarity with presentation/applications technology
Other job requirements
Essential
- Able to undertake some manual handling duties
- Must be able to travel between sites
- Able to work out of hours and as part of a team where required
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MSc in Reconstructive Science including certificate of competence, or MSc in Maxillofacial Prosthetic Rehabilitation, or University Professional Diploma in Maxillofacial Prosthetics and Technology with additional 2 year vocational training period
- Full membership of the Institute of Maxillofacial Prosthetists and Technologists (IMPT), or full membership pending
- BSc in Dental Technology or equivalent GDC registered as Dental Technician or HCPC registered Clinical Scientist
Desirable
- Relevant qualification/course attendance in Health Service line management and/or leadership
Experience
Essential
- Experience as a Maxillofacial Prosthetist / Reconstructive Scientist in a hospital setting (oral and maxillofacial surgery) including organising of own clinic and attendance in theatre and MDT
- Highly developed specialist knowledge across full range of work procedures including incorporating CAD/CAM into the workflow
- Experience of invasive extra-oral, intra-ocular and intra-oral clinical procedures and operating theatre practices Experience in a dental and/or orthodontic appliance production environment, in a hospital or commercial setting
Desirable
- 4 years experience as a Maxillofacial Prosthetist / Reconstructive Scientist
- Presentation at relevant professional conferences
- Experience in line management
Personal qualities
Essential
- Aware of self-presentation
- Able to work under pressure and to deadlines
- Able to organise and work within a team
- Excellent attention to detail High degree of dexterity Self-motivated and positive attitude
- Able to maintain prolonged concentration through interruption Communicate well within situations requiring sympathy, empathy and diplomacy
Desirable
- Able to handle more than one job at once
- Positive attitude and not resistant to change
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Relevant maxillofacial laboratory best practice including knowledge around MDR legislation and compliance with ISO13485
- Leadership skills, able to prioritise and make decisions
- Accommodate emergency work
- COSHH, health and safety legislation
- Patient confidentiality and data protection legislation
- Spatial awareness in three dimensions and familiarity of anatomical shape, dimension, position, colour, shade and hue
- High degree of precision and concentration in the manufacturing of appliances and prostheses
- Knowledge of relevant material science, use of biocompatible materials, chemistry and toxicology applicable to the scope of Maxillofacial Prosthetics/Reconstructive Science
Desirable
- Familiarity with presentation/applications technology
Other job requirements
Essential
- Able to undertake some manual handling duties
- Must be able to travel between sites
- Able to work out of hours and as part of a team where required
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
