Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity within the departments of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Restorative Dentistry and Orthodontics. The team treat a diverse range of patients referred from multiple specialties, designing, manufacturing and fitting custom-made maxillofacial prostheses on our dedicated patient clinics.
Consideration would also be given to a developmental position, starting at Band 7.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will be competent in all areas of Maxillofacial Prosthetics and a knowledge of Restorative and Orthodontic appliances. Ability to be able to work autonomously to provide a high level of service to our patients and service users is required.
Applicants should be able to provide evidence of experience in the custom manufacture of facial prostheses and the ability to undertake complex orthognathic surgical planning. Previous experience of and understanding of 3D surgical planning of head and neck reconstruction and 3D orthognathic surgical planning is desirable.
About us
The OMFS Department manages a wide variety of pathology ranging from general OMFS issues to complex problems for which we offer many dedicated specialist clinics. Our Head and Neck service is run in close association with the ENT and plastic surgery teams, and we have a complete Head and Neck MDT that runs jointly with the Exeter team to discuss all new patients. Major head and neck surgery is provided by the Torbay team but performed in Exeter, and patients are then transferred back to Torbay for ongoing care and surveillance.
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust is an Integrated Care Organisation providing acute health care services from Torbay Hospital, community health services and adult social care. The Trust runs Torbay Hospital as well as five community hospitals, stretching from Dawlish to Brixham.
South Devon is an area of exceptional natural beauty, with outstanding opportunities for both dry-land and water-based activities, and has a very mild climate. Torbay is known as the English Riviera and boasts award-winning beaches and a stunning coastline. Schools in the area are excellent in both state and private sector, with a selective grammar school system
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Job description
Job responsibilities
You will co-ordinate and arrange treatment plans, case conferences/meetings timetabling of procedures, discharge from care, and referring on/back of individual patient cases.
Also organising your own workload and be responsible for ensuring the demands for the service are met within the timeframes agreed by the appropriate Consultants and clinical staff.
Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will co-ordinate and arrange treatment plans, case conferences/meetings timetabling of procedures, discharge from care, and referring on/back of individual patient cases.
Also organising your own workload and be responsible for ensuring the demands for the service are met within the timeframes agreed by the appropriate Consultants and clinical staff.
Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified Dental Technician holding B/Tec National Diploma in Dental Technology (or equivalent) as recognised by the GDC
- Advanced Level Dental Technology Qualification as recognised by the GDC (C&G Advanced Certificate, LCGI, HNC or BSc) through further study to masters level, or equivalent experience.
- Current registration with the GDC as a Dental Technician
Desirable
- IMPT (Institute of Maxillofacial Prosthetics and Technologists) Membership
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Knowledge and experience of a wide range of specialised technical procedures (OMFS, Orthodontic and Restorative Dentistry)
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Management experience
Desirable
- IT competency
- Knowledge of Medical Devices Directive.
- Previous hospital experience
- Knowledge in digital work flow, 3D scanning and CAD/CAM technologies
Specific Skills
Essential
- Competent in Oral & Maxillofacial, Restorative Dentistry and Orthodontic appliance construction
- Ability to organise and prioritise workloads
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified Dental Technician holding B/Tec National Diploma in Dental Technology (or equivalent) as recognised by the GDC
- Advanced Level Dental Technology Qualification as recognised by the GDC (C&G Advanced Certificate, LCGI, HNC or BSc) through further study to masters level, or equivalent experience.
- Current registration with the GDC as a Dental Technician
Desirable
- IMPT (Institute of Maxillofacial Prosthetics and Technologists) Membership
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Knowledge and experience of a wide range of specialised technical procedures (OMFS, Orthodontic and Restorative Dentistry)
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Management experience
Desirable
- IT competency
- Knowledge of Medical Devices Directive.
- Previous hospital experience
- Knowledge in digital work flow, 3D scanning and CAD/CAM technologies
Specific Skills
Essential
- Competent in Oral & Maxillofacial, Restorative Dentistry and Orthodontic appliance construction
- Ability to organise and prioritise workloads
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
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.
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).
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.
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).
