Maxillofacial Prosthetist

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 30 April 2025

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly skilled and experienced Maxillofacial Prosthetist/Reconstructive Scientist to join our dynamic Maxillofacial Laboratory .

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will be required to undertake a wide range of work so it is therefore desired they already possess a range of skills and experience in Maxillofacial Prosthetics although local training will be provided. The successful applicant will be expected to have had some experience in the following areas of Maxillofacial Prosthetics:

Orthognathic planning & appliances

Trauma splints and appliances

Conventional facial prosthetics

Custom made silicone implants

3D design softwares, printers, and technologies

Cranioplasty implants

Intra-oral implant prosthetics

Implants retained facial prosthetics

Clinical & technical knowledge of obturation

Consideration will be given to applicants who have proven experience in Dental & Maxillofacial Technology who have gained experience in some of the above services and those who are in the process of applying to sit their IMPT AIB interview in the near future.

Informal visits are encouraged

About us

St Georges University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust's Maxillofacial Laboratory has a vacancy for a permanent, highly skilled and experienced Maxillofacial Prosthetist to join their team. Applicants must be in possession of approved qualifications in Maxillofacial Prosthetics & Technology. Membership of the Institute of Maxillofacial Prosthetists & Technologists is desirable.

The Maxillofacial Laboratory at St George's Hospital provides a wide range of medical devices and appliances to large multidisciplinary teams within the St George's UHNHSFT.

St George's Hospital has excellent travel links with Tooting Broadway and the Northern Line a short walk from the hospital. Staff benefits include assistance with travel costs, on-site sports centre, newly refurbished restaurant with internet caf, M&S Simply Food & Caf and other on-site shops. Staff also benefit from assistance with accommodation and childcare facilities.

Date posted

23 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£54,320 to £60,981 a year per annum including inner london HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

200-NN-6369306-AHP-Z-A

Job locations

St George's Hospital

Blackshaw Road

Tooting, London

SW17 0QT


Job description

Job responsibilities

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Job description

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • BSc Dental Technology or BTEC Diploma Dental Technology
  • Minimum full Membership of the Institute of Prosthetists & Technologists (MIMPT)
  • MSc Maxillofacial & Craniofacial Technology or Diploma in Professional Studies (Dental Technology) or HNC/HND in Maxillofacial Technology. or equivalent

Experience

Essential

  • Minimum 2-3yrs post qualification experience in Maxillofacial Prosthetics working in a multidisciplinary hospital environment.
  • Experience in intra and extra oral implant techniques

Desirable

  • Experience in the use of 3D techniques and software technology for the construction of custom made devices, models, and prototypes
  • Some experience as a Lead Specialist in one or more Maxillofacial Prosthetic services
  • Experience of maxillary obturation (both clinical and technical)

Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge of the methods of construction for a full range of Maxillofacial devices, appliances and prostheses, trauma splints as well as intra and extra oral implant systems

Desirable

  • Be able to construct a full range of Maxillofacial appliances.

Personal

Essential

  • Professional and enthusiastic
  • Methodical
  • Good team player
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • BSc Dental Technology or BTEC Diploma Dental Technology
  • Minimum full Membership of the Institute of Prosthetists & Technologists (MIMPT)
  • MSc Maxillofacial & Craniofacial Technology or Diploma in Professional Studies (Dental Technology) or HNC/HND in Maxillofacial Technology. or equivalent

Experience

Essential

  • Minimum 2-3yrs post qualification experience in Maxillofacial Prosthetics working in a multidisciplinary hospital environment.
  • Experience in intra and extra oral implant techniques

Desirable

  • Experience in the use of 3D techniques and software technology for the construction of custom made devices, models, and prototypes
  • Some experience as a Lead Specialist in one or more Maxillofacial Prosthetic services
  • Experience of maxillary obturation (both clinical and technical)

Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge of the methods of construction for a full range of Maxillofacial devices, appliances and prostheses, trauma splints as well as intra and extra oral implant systems

Desirable

  • Be able to construct a full range of Maxillofacial appliances.

Personal

Essential

  • Professional and enthusiastic
  • Methodical
  • Good team player

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).

Employer details

Employer name

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St George's Hospital

Blackshaw Road

Tooting, London

SW17 0QT


Employer's website

https://www.stgeorges.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St George's Hospital

Blackshaw Road

Tooting, London

SW17 0QT


Employer's website

https://www.stgeorges.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Laboratory Manager / Deputy General Manager

Natalie Short / Alex Cawthorne

natalie.short@stgeorges.nhs.uk

02087251655

Date posted

23 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£54,320 to £60,981 a year per annum including inner london HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

200-NN-6369306-AHP-Z-A

Job locations

St George's Hospital

Blackshaw Road

Tooting, London

SW17 0QT


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