Main duties of the job
1. Liaise with senior members of the Maxillofacial Prosthetic's team to identify status and prioritisation of clinical workload.
2. Co-ordinate requests for production of 3D medical models using department's protocol.
3. Import and manipulate digital data into department's specialised software packages.
4. Digitally plan surgical orthognathic procedures and produce operative wafers.
5. Digitally plan surgical oncology procedures and produce models and guides.
6. Digitally plan implant positions and produce models and guides.
7. Design cutting guides and implant stents for theatre.
8. Simulate patient specific surgical procedures digitally to surgeons.
9. Provide surgeons with planning reports for theatre and for patients' clinical notes.
10. Maintain accurate records of workload and maintain databases used in research.
11. Attend clinics and surgery to understand and evaluate the impact of new technologies and potential improvements in patient outcomes.
12. Evaluate potential digital services that could benefit and be offered to other specialties.
13. Undertake other tasks in line with training and department needs.
14. Responsible for Software updates/License downloads.
15. Responsible for all working instructions for all 3D planning work offered to comply with Quality Management Systems.
About us
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK. We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do. Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare. We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation. By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team. The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. Responsible for all 3D printer maintenance from servicing to materials to conform with QMS and Model request forms.
2. Set up new printers when required.
3. Full calibration of printers.
4. Provide all staff with contingency training and information to cover absence.
5. Tasked with looking into external companies to print in titanium/PEEK etc. should the need arise.
6. To be available for Outpatient Oncology Clinics to explain to Patients the Digital planning.
7. Responsible for managing all junior staff in the role of 3D printing.
8. To provide support and guidance for Junior Doctors, Senior Registrars and STP MSc students with Surgical Planning research projects and 3D printing.
9. Responsible for managing deadlines in relation to Patient Specific Implants being available on time and sterile for Theatres.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
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Desirable
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Experience
Essential
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Desirable
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Knowledge
Essential
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Desirable
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Skills
Essential
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Desirable
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Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Address
University Hospital
Coventry
CV2 2DX
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