Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a skilled and experienced Maxillofacial Prosthetist to join our team. This senior role involves working both independently and collaboratively with multidisciplinary clinical teams to deliver high-quality, patient-centred prosthetic and technical services across a broad range of complex cases. The successful candidate will provide expert clinical, technical, advisory, and scientific support to both patients and surgical colleagues across multiple hospital sites, including the opportunity to manage their own clinics and work directly with patients to deliver compassionate, individualised care.
The department has a well-established CAD/CAM service, supporting orthognathic and head and neck surgical planning, and guided surgery. We are seeking a candidate with relevant experience in these areas who can contribute to the ongoing development and expansion of these services, taking a proactive role in innovation and service improvement.
The department is well positioned for further development, and the successful candidate will be expected to contribute to, and initiate, departmental research programmes. This includes advancing digital and CAD/CAM capabilities, ensuring they are fully integrated into clinical practice and continue to evolve in line with service needs. Throughout all aspects of the role, a strong commitment to delivering safe, effective, patient-focused care tailored to individual needs and experiences is essential.
Main duties of the job
To deliver an advanced clinical and technical Maxillofacial Prosthetic service to the appropriate clinical teams, and 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
Improving Diversity and
Inclusive Recruitment:
As part of the Trust's aim to
improve diversity across the Trust, positive action is being taken and all
applications for this post from BAME, Disabled and LGBT+ candidates can request
to be considered under an expanded Guaranteed Interview Scheme if they meet the
minimum criteria as specified in the person specification for this role.
Applicants will be prompted
in the application form to declare if they wish to be considered under this
expanded Guaranteed Interview Scheme, and their response would be visible to
the Shortlisting Panel.
If you have any queries about
expanded Guaranteed Interview Scheme, please contact Rob Saunders (HR Manager -
Recruitment) in confidence via email robert.saunders1@nhs.net
About us
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 more than 7,000 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. Our values, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our
everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do.
Being open and honest
Ensuring people feel cared for
Showing respect to everyone
We are committed to developing a culture of continuous improvement by embedding the principles of our Improvement 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.
DBS Checks and Costs
Any applicants who are offered posts requiring a
DBS check as part of their employment check will have the cost of this check
(at the current rate) deducted from their salary. Please see link in Supporting
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see FULL job description attached
Post Title:Principal Maxillofacial Prosthetist / Reconstructive Scientist
Pay Band: Band 8a
Hours: 35hours 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
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see FULL job description attached
Post Title:Principal Maxillofacial Prosthetist / Reconstructive Scientist
Pay Band: Band 8a
Hours: 35hours 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
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- 1 year minimum post-qualification 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 year's post-qualification experience as Maxillofacial Prosthetist / Reconstructive Scientist
- Presentation at relevant professional conferences
- Experience in teaching, mentoring and/or managing junior team members
Skills and Knowledge
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
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)
- BSc in Dental Technology or equivalent
- GDC registered as Dental Technician
Desirable
- Relevant qualification/course attendance in Health Service line management and/or leadership
- Certificate in semi-permanent or permanent medical tattooing
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Aware of self-presentation
- Able to work under pressure and to deadlines
- Able to handle more than one job at once
- 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
- Positive attitude and not resistant to change
Other Job Requirements
Essential
- Able to undertake some manual handling duties
- Must be able to travel between hospital sites
- Able to work out of hours and as part of a team where required
Improving Diversity and Inclusive Recruitment
Essential
- As part of the Trust's aim to improve diversity across the Trust, positive action is being taken and all applications for this post from BAME, Disabled and LGBT+ candidates can request to be considered under an expanded Guaranteed Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum criteria as specified in the person specification for this role. Here you can declare if you wish to be considered under this expanded Guaranteed Interview Scheme and this response would be visible to the Shortlisting Panel.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- 1 year minimum post-qualification 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 year's post-qualification experience as Maxillofacial Prosthetist / Reconstructive Scientist
- Presentation at relevant professional conferences
- Experience in teaching, mentoring and/or managing junior team members
Skills and Knowledge
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
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)
- BSc in Dental Technology or equivalent
- GDC registered as Dental Technician
Desirable
- Relevant qualification/course attendance in Health Service line management and/or leadership
- Certificate in semi-permanent or permanent medical tattooing
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Aware of self-presentation
- Able to work under pressure and to deadlines
- Able to handle more than one job at once
- 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
- Positive attitude and not resistant to change
Other Job Requirements
Essential
- Able to undertake some manual handling duties
- Must be able to travel between hospital sites
- Able to work out of hours and as part of a team where required
Improving Diversity and Inclusive Recruitment
Essential
- As part of the Trust's aim to improve diversity across the Trust, positive action is being taken and all applications for this post from BAME, Disabled and LGBT+ candidates can request to be considered under an expanded Guaranteed Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum criteria as specified in the person specification for this role. Here you can declare if you wish to be considered under this expanded Guaranteed Interview Scheme and this response would be visible to the Shortlisting Panel.
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).
