We have an exciting opportunity within the departments of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Restorative Dentistry and Orthodontics. The team treats a diverse range of patients referred from multiple specialties, designing, manufacturing, and fitting custom-made maxillofacial prostheses in 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 have knowledge of Restorative and Orthodontic appliances. The ability to work autonomously to provide a high level of service to our patients and service users is required.
Applicants should provide evidence of experience in the custom manufacture of facial prostheses and the ability to undertake complex orthognathic surgical planning. Previous experience 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 sectors, with a selective grammar school system.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will coordinate and arrange treatment plans, case conferences/meetings, timetabling of procedures, discharge from care, and referring on/back of individual patient cases.
You will also organize 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 for 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 recognized by the GDC
* Advanced Level Dental Technology Qualification as recognized by the GDC (C& G Advanced Certificate, LCGI, HNC or BSc) through further study to master's 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 specialized 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 workflow, 3D scanning, and CAD/CAM technologies
Specific Skills
Essential
* Competent in Oral & Maxillofacial, Restorative Dentistry, and Orthodontic appliance construction
* Ability to organize and prioritize workloads
* Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
Employer details
Employer name
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Torbay Hospital
Lowes Bridge
Torquay
TQ2 7AA
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