Main area: Maxillofacial Prosthetics/Reconstructive Science
Grade: NHS AfC: Band 8a
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (08:30 to 17:00)
Job ref: 196-LIS9192
Employer: Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Guy's Hospital
Town: London
Salary: £61,927 - £68,676 per annum inc HCA
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 02/02/2025 23:59
Principal Maxillofacial Prosthetist/Reconstructive Scientist
Guy’s and St Thomas’ is among the UK’s busiest and most successful NHS foundation trusts. We provide a full range of hospital and community services for people in south London and as well as specialist care for patients from further afield.
Job overview
We are recruiting to the position of Principal Maxillofacial Prosthetist/Reconstructive Scientist at Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust (GSTT). We are a busy unit situated in the centre of London next to London Bridge train station.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for applicants that can provide a wide range of highly-specialist maxillofacial prosthetic devices and 3D planning for a diverse range of patients. The successful applicant must be competent in all areas of maxillofacial prosthetics, manage their own caseload, and work autonomously to provide a high level of service. They will participate in patient clinics, design and manufacture complex specialised maxillofacial prosthetics devices, and attend multi-disciplinary team meetings.
Under the guidance of the Consultant Maxillofacial Prosthetist, they will facilitate teaching and be responsible for training STP students within the department.
Working for our organisation
The successful applicant will be part of a dedicated team of maxillofacial prosthetists/reconstructive scientists and orthodontic technical members of staff. We have active links into research and promote sharing our skills and knowledge.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The successful applicant will work closely with all members of the maxillofacial prosthetics/reconstructive scientist and orthodontic technical team as well as surgeons and administrative staff. They will provide a range of highly complex custom-made prostheses and undertake complex orthognathic surgical planning.
Person specification
Knowledge/Qualifications
* MSc in Maxillofacial Prosthetics/Reconstructive Science or equivalent qualification and experience
* Registered with the GDC as a dental technician
* Vocational training post qualification at an accredited unit
* Full member of the IMPT and/or Academy of Health
Previous Experience
* Extensive knowledge and experience of producing highly specialised maxillofacial prosthetic devices.
* Significant patient management experience.
* Experience of highly complex orthognathic surgical planning.
* Previous experience of working in a hospital Laboratory.
* Experience teaching at MSc level.
Skills
* In-depth understanding of maxillofacial prosthetic services.
* Excellent communication skills.
* Highly motivated team player.
* Willingness to learn new ways of working.
Guy’s and St Thomas’ celebrates, respects and values the diversity of its staff and patients. We are committed to ensuring that all employees, patients, and carers are treated equitably according to their needs.
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