Band 7 Maxillofacial Prosthetist/Reconstructive Scientist
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Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a suitably qualified person to join our team here within the Maxillofacial Prosthetics department based at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham.
We are looking for a dynamic and motivated/forward thinking individual who strives to deliver the best in care that fits with the Trust ethos.
To deliver a clinical, scientific and advisory services to patients undergoing Reconstructive procedures or Rehabilitation using implants, splints and prostheses.
Provide specialist advice and technical practce on Maxillofacial Prosthetic issues
Participate in stock control and ordering of department consumables
Participate in a twenty four hour emergency on call service
To contribute to departmental and initiate own research and development programmes
Participate in teaching for the units MPT training programme
Manage Trainee and unqualified staff via the MSc diatance learning and STP route
Be responsible for own work load and patient cases in the planning and fitting of prosthesis
Attend sub and specialtyTheatres
Main duties of the job
To include carrying out invasive procedures in the clinic or operating theatre within specified restraints i.e.
*Complex intra-oral or intra-ocular sectional impressions.
*Fitting tissue/prosthetic abutments to osseointegrated implant fixtures.
*Modification of a cranioplasty implant during surgery
Establish patient requirements and liaise across disciplines such as Maxillofacial, Plastics and Burns, Craniofacial, Ophthalmology, ENT, Dermatology and Neurosurgery, i.e.:
*To include specific data/information for orthognathic surgery
*To obtain information for cranial implant construction
*Breast care
*Microtia
Advise other healthcare professionals relevant to scope of own knowledge and practice within the context of cranio-maxilofacial prosthetics and technology, ie:
*Soft and hard tissue remnant removal
*Type of incubation required
*Implant positioning etc.
Fit, and activate as required, splint devices in the clinic or operating theatre, ie:
*. Postburn splint appliances
* Keloid splint
* Cranioplasty etc.
Make clinical and technical decisions on the basis of cross-disciplinary guidance and advice, knowledge of material and component capabilities, with regard to prioritisation according to degree of urgency.
Organise own diary and participate in Maxillofacial Prosthetics Department Outpatient clinic.
Carry out procedures that involve skin/tissue preparations and identify tissue reaction, i.e.: application of tissue conditioners, skin adhesives and (oral) surfactants.
About us
We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.
Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:
Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.
UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.
Details
Date posted
06 April 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£41,659 to £47,672 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
304-1071342PM
Job locations
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Mindelsohn Way
Birmingham
West Midlands
B15 2TH
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Mindelsohn Way
Birmingham
West Midlands
B15 2TH
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