Maxillofacial Prosthetist/Reconstructive Scientist

Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful applicant will work closely with all members of the maxillofacial prosthetics/reconstructive scientist and orthodontic technical team as well as surgeons, consultants, clinicians, nurses and administrative staff within Dental and the wider Trust.

Applicants will work in direct contact with patients providing a range of highly complex custom-made prostheses including ocular prostheses, facial and body prostheses, keloid pressure splints and nasal obturators. The role also includes undertaking complex orthognathic surgical planning, 3D surgical planning, attending MDT's and assisting with development of the service as required.

We are looking forward to welcoming a new member to the team and would consider employing the right person on a part time basis. We will also consider applicants that have not yet sat their AIB with the IMPT.

The interview will comprise of a practical assessment in the morning followed by a formal interview in the afternoon.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MSc in Maxillofacial Prosthetics/Reconstructive Science or equivalent qualification and experience
• Registered with the GDC as a dental technician

Desirable

• Vocational training post qualification at an accredited unit
• Full member of the IMPT

Previous Experience

Essential

• Experience of producing highly specialised maxillofacial prosthetic devices. Construction of all types of complex maxillofacial prosthetic devices, trauma, facial and body prosthetics, including highly specialist implant retained devices
• Patient management experience, including clinical and technical skills and an ability to relate to patients giving an excellent standard of patient care
• Experience of highly complex orthognathic surgical planning
• Experience of constructing highly complex dental appliances

Desirable

• Experience of 3D surgical planning
• Experience of model scanning software
• Previous experience of working in a hospital laboratory

Skills

Essential

• In depth understanding of maxillofacial prosthetic services, including clinical practices, treatment planning, device design and construction and knowledge of materials
• Knowledge of current regulatory compliance
• Highly motivated team player with a flexible approach to work
• Willingness to learn new ways of working and respond positively to changing work demands

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Guy's Hospital

Great Maze Pond

London

SE1 9RT

Employer's website

https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)