Reconstructive Scientist / Maxillofacial Prosthetist

Job overview

Join one of the UK’s largest prosthetics departments- Liverpool awaits you!

The postholder would be based at our department in Aintree University Hospital, one of the UK’s most dynamic and comprehensive Regional Maxillofacial Units. It is the home of the Liverpool Head and Neck Centre which brings together a breadth of internationally recognised clinical and scientific expertise in the treatment of head and neck cancer.

Why join us?

Regional centre of excellence: trusted referral hub for a broad region, serving complex cases across Maxillofacial, ENT, Ophthalmology and SLT.

Unrivalled collaboration: Work alongside upwards of 20+ Consultants in a truly multi-disciplinary unit, sharing innovation, learning, and leadership in patient care.

Paediatric link with Alder Hey: regular involvement in shared care with world-renowned Alder Hey Children’s Hospital, delivering specialised paediatric services.

Major trauma centre status:  Aintree University Hospital is the major trauma centre for the region, this includes maxillofacial.

Technology: Two 3D printers in-house, with software including Materialise (Mimics & Enlight Reconstruction and Orthognathic Planning), Dolphin and Freeform used to custom plan surgeries.

Main duties of the job

The work is interesting and fulfilling, fabricating complex facial prosthetics, custom virtual surgical plans, with guides, for both oncology and orthognathic surgery, implants and trauma devices in one of the busiest trusts for orthognathic surgery and head and neck cancer treatments.

The postholder would be based at our department in Aintree University Hospital, one of the busiest trusts for orthognathic surgery and head and neck cancer treatments.

The work can be challenging, but very rewarding and we strive to have a supportive team across all three sites.

You would be responsible for providing complex prosthetic services to a range of patients, assisting with 3D planning services and providing trauma splinting devices as required.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

KEY DUTIES

• To deliver a prosthetic service to Aintree University Hospitals NHS Trust.
• Provide surgical and osteotomy planning assistance using digital planning tools (e.g., Dolphin, Freeform, Mimics).
• Assist with rehabilitation via facial prosthetics.
• Create and fit splints and trauma devices as required.
• The role may evolve and encompass other duties.

CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Instruct and train STPs and other medical/nursing staff in prosthetics technology.
• Assess and review patients in clinic and provide prostheses as necessary.
• Deliver 3D planning services and participate in surgical planning.
• Conduct complex intra-ocular impressions and fit osseointegrated implants.
• Work with MPTs to prioritize referrals and patient care needs.

ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage all administrative elements connected to the delivery of the prosthetic service.

TEACHING & TRAINING RESPONSIBILITIES

• Train and instruct STPs and other relevant staff.
• Actively participate in Medical and Surgical training programs.

PROESSIONAL LEADERSHIP

• Support the delivery of prosthetic services across various disciplines.
• Ensure adherence to health and safety, MHRA/MDA compliance, and COSHH regulations.
• Represent the Trust by delivering scientific papers and presentations as needed.

STAFF DEVELOPMENT

• Empower and support trainees, ensuring they maintain the required skills for safe patient care.

DELIVERY OF EFFECTIVE HEALTH CARE

• Implement benchmarking strategies to monitor patient safety and quality indicators.
• Work in collaboration with Clinical Governance and IMPT codes.

INFECTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL

• Comply with the Health and Social Care Act 2008 in maintaining infection prevention practices.
• Attend relevant training on induction and updates.