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Job overview
We are very excited to announce that 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 and The Shard and a short walk from the River Thames and Borough Market.
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 and must be competent in all areas of maxillofacial prosthetics. The successful applicant must be able manage their own caseload and work autonomously to provide a high level of service to our patients and service users. They will participate in patient clinics, design and manufacture highly complex specialised maxillofacial prosthetics devices and attend multi-disciplinary team meetings when required.
Under the guidance of the Consultant Maxillofacial Prosthetist they will facilitate teaching and be responsible for providing training to STP students within the department.
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual that enjoys working as part of a team, has excellent communication skills and can successfully manage a changing workload.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
We are looking forward to welcoming a new member to the team and the successful applicant will work closely with all members of the maxillofacial prosthetics/reconstructive scientist and orthodontic technical team as well as surgeons, consultants, clinicians, nurses and administrative staff within Dental and the wider Trust.
Applicants will work in direct contact with patients providing a range of highly complex custom-made prostheses including ocular prostheses, facial and body prostheses, keloid pressure splints and nasal obturators. The role also includes undertaking complex orthognathic surgical planning, 3D surgical planning, attending MDT's and assisting with development of the service as required.
The interview will comprise of a practical assessment in the morning followed by a formal interview and presentation in the afternoon.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Person specification
Skills
Essential
- In depth understanding of maxillofacial prosthetic services, including clinical practices, treatment planning, device design and construction and knowledge of materials
- Knowledge of current regulatory compliance
- Excellent communication skills both oral and written
- Highly motivated team player with a flexible approach to work
- Experience of undertaking complex 3D surgical planning including orthognathic and reconstructive surgery and producing 3D printed models guides and stents
- Willingness to learn new ways of working and respond positively to changing work demands
Previous Experience
Essential
- Extensive knowledge and experience of producing highly specialised maxillofacial prosthetic devices.
- Significant patient management experience, including clinical and technical skills and an ability to relate to patients giving an excellent standard of patient care
- Experience of highly complex orthognathic surgical planning
- Experience of constructing highly complex dental appliances
- Experience of model scanning software – for example 3Shape
- Construction of all types of complex maxillofacial devices, trauma, facial and body prosthetics including highly specialist implant retained devices.
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in a hospital Laboratory
- Management experience
- Experience teaching at MSc level
Knowledge/Qualifications
Essential
- MSc in Maxillofacial Prosthetics/Reconstructive Science or equivalent qualification and experience
- Registered with the GDC as a dental technician
Desirable
- Vocational training post qualification at an accredited unit
- Full member of the IMPT and/or Academy of Health
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This advert is for Principal Maxillofacial Prosthetist/Reconstructive Scientist with Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust in Guy's Hospital. It is listed as a Band 8 Prosthetist and Orthotist role. The advertised salary is £66,274 - £73,496 per annum inc HCA. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 31 Aug 2026.
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