Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a Maxillofacial
Prosthetist / Reconstructive Scientist to join our Maxillofacial and Dental
Laboratory team. This is a developmental post to support a suitable candidate's
professional development from a band 7 position to a band 8a. The role is
designed to support this progression over a minimum, two-year period, and it
will be essential for the candidate to meet targets necessary for the band 8a
role.
Working as part of the MDT across multiple hospital
sites, the successful candidate will provide clinical, technical, advisory and
scientific support to both patients and surgical colleagues.
The department is well positioned for service
development and the successful candidate will be integral in the process.
Main duties of the job
To deliver 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 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: Reconstructive
Scientist / Maxillofacial Prosthetist
Pay Band: Band
7 - 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:
Developmental post to support professional
development from a band 7 to a band 8a over a minimum 2 year period.
To deliver 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 clinical, technical, advisory and scientific
services within the scope of maxillofacial prosthetics / reconstructive science
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 the Consultant Maxillofacial Prosthetist
as required
Please see attached job description
Job description
Job responsibilities
Post Title: Reconstructive
Scientist / Maxillofacial Prosthetist
Pay Band: Band
7 - 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:
Developmental post to support professional
development from a band 7 to a band 8a over a minimum 2 year period.
To deliver 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 clinical, technical, advisory and scientific
services within the scope of maxillofacial prosthetics / reconstructive science
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 the Consultant Maxillofacial Prosthetist
as required
Please see attached job description
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MSc in Reconstructive Science 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 and/or HCPC registered Clinical Scientist
Experience
Essential
- 3 years experience as a trainee MPT in an accredited (AHCS) training unit
- Experience across full range of work procedures pertaining to Maxillofacial Prosthetics / Reconstructive Science
Desirable
- Experience of Orthodontics and Dental Prosthetics
- Knowledge of CAD/CAM, virtual planning and scanning equipment
- Experience of recent research activity, original research and innovation, publication in peer review journals
- Evidence of scientific presentations at regional meetings or conferences
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Relevant maxillofacial laboratory best practice including knowledge around MDR legislation and compliance with ISO13485
- COSHH, health and safety legislation
- Patient confidentiality and data protection legislation
- Ability to prioritise and make decisions
- Accommodate emergency work
- 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
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
Other 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 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 and/or HCPC registered Clinical Scientist
Experience
Essential
- 3 years experience as a trainee MPT in an accredited (AHCS) training unit
- Experience across full range of work procedures pertaining to Maxillofacial Prosthetics / Reconstructive Science
Desirable
- Experience of Orthodontics and Dental Prosthetics
- Knowledge of CAD/CAM, virtual planning and scanning equipment
- Experience of recent research activity, original research and innovation, publication in peer review journals
- Evidence of scientific presentations at regional meetings or conferences
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Relevant maxillofacial laboratory best practice including knowledge around MDR legislation and compliance with ISO13485
- COSHH, health and safety legislation
- Patient confidentiality and data protection legislation
- Ability to prioritise and make decisions
- Accommodate emergency work
- 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
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
Other 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).
