An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly skilled and experienced Maxillofacial Prosthetist to join our dynamic Maxillofacial Laboratory .

Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will be required to undertake a wide range of work so it is therefore desired they already possess a range of skills and experience in Maxillofacial Prosthetics although local training will be provided. The successful applicant will be expected to have had some experience in the following areas of Maxillofacial Prosthetics:

Orthognathic planning & appliances

Trauma splints and appliances

Conventional facial prosthetics

Custom made silicone implants

3D design softwares, printers, and technologies

Cranioplasty implants

Intra-oral implant prosthetics

Implants retained facial prosthetics

Clinical & technical knowledge of obturation

Consideration will be given to applicants who have proven experience in Dental Technology who have gained experience in some of the above services and those who are in the process of applying to sit their IMPT AIB interview in the near future.

Informal visits are encouraged

About us
St Georges University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust's Maxillofacial Laboratory has a vacancy for a permanent, highly skilled and experienced Maxillofacial Prosthetist to join their team. Applicants must be in possession of approved qualifications in Maxillofacial Prosthetics & Technology. Membership of the Institute of Maxillofacial Prosthetists & Technologists is desirable.

The Maxillofacial Laboratory at St George's Hospital provides a wide range of medical devices and appliances to large multidisciplinary teams within the St George's UHNHSFT.

St George's Hospital has excellent travel links with Tooting Broadway and the Northern Line a short walk from the hospital. Staff benefits include assistance with travel costs, on-site sports centre, newly refurbished restaurant with internet caf, M& S Simply Food & Caf and other on-site shops. Staff also benefit from assistance with accommodation and childcare facilities.

Job description
Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• BSc Dental Technology or BTEC Diploma Dental Technology
• Minimum full Membership of the Institute of Prosthetists & Technologists (MIMPT)
• MSc Maxillofacial & Craniofacial Technology or Diploma in Professional Studies (Dental Technology) or HNC/HND in Maxillofacial Technology. or equivalent

Experience
Essential

• Minimum 2-3yrs post qualification experience in Maxillofacial Prosthetics working in a multidisciplinary hospital environment.
• Experience in intra and extra oral implant techniques

Desirable

• Experience in the use of 3D techniques and technology for the construction of custom made devices, models, and prototypes
• Some experience as a Lead Specialist in one or more Maxillofacial Prosthetic services
• Experience of maxillary obturation (both clinical and technical)

Knowledge
Essential

• Knowledge of the methods of construction for a full range of Maxillofacial devices, appliances and prostheses, trauma splints as well as intra and extra oral implant systems

Desirable

• Be able to construct a full range of appliances.

Personal
Essential

• Professional and enthusiastic
• Methodical
• Good team player

Employer details
Employer name
St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
St George's Hospital

Tooting, London

SW17 0QT

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