Company DescriptionHere at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.Job DescriptionBand 7: £47,810 - £54,710 Contract: PermanentHours: 37.5 hours per weekAre you looking for a challenging yet rewarding role where your skills and passion for patient care truly make a difference? Join our dynamic team and become part of a highly skilled multidisciplinary unit that delivers top tier service to patients in need of specialised rehabilitation.Why Join Us?A state of the art working environment: Work in a newly furnished, spacious, and modernised facility with cutting-edge features designed in accordance with the highest Health and Safety standards.Team Collaboration: Our team is our strength! We pride ourselves on a strong work ethic and exceptional camaraderie. You'll be joining a well-established team of experts, including a maxillofacial technician, a restorative technician, a senior orthodontic technician and a laboratory assistant—all working together to provide the highest quality care.Continuous professional development: Whether you’re newly qualified or bring years of experience, we’ll support you in reaching your full potential with ongoing guidance and professional development opportunities.A diverse and engaging role: Be part of an exciting department that is expanding its services, including 3D printing, model scanning, medical tattooing, and more!The Role:As a Maxillofacial Prosthetist, you will play a crucial role in the design and manufacture of custom made prosthetics and dental devices. You will work with a variety of specialists across multiple disciplines, including Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Orthodontics, Restorative Dentistry, Oncology, and more.Key Responsibilities:Design and fabricate highly complex maxillofacial prosthetic devices and specialist dental appliances, including deep buried implants and CAD/CAM services.Provide technical support for patient rehabilitation across a wide range of specialties, including maxillofacial surgery, oral surgery, orthodontics, restorative dentistry, ENT, ophthalmology, and general surgery.Offer immediate emergency technical assistance during working hours.Work independently and with clinical teams to ensure the highest standards of patient care and service.Develop and enhance 3D printing services, contributing to the development of innovative solutions in the laboratory.Assist in the training and development of junior staff and clinical teams.Adhere to Trust Health and Safety guidelines and regulations, ensuring a safe working environment for all staff and patients.Maintain accurate patient records and participate in laboratory audits.Manage stock control and ensure the proper upkeep of laboratory equipment.Key Requirements:Experience in facial and body prosthetics, orthognathic surgery, and 3D printing.Knowledge and experience in implant work.Strong technical skills in CAD/CAM systems.Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.Commitment to professional development and continuous learning.Understanding of relevant medical device directives and health and safety regulations.The Maxillofacial Unit at Queen Alexandra Hospital offers specialised services across maxillofacial surgery, orthodontics, oral surgery, and restorative dentistry. Our department includes a well established laboratory with highly skilled technicians who provide support for complex patient rehabilitation. We are also expanding our services to include innovative technologies like 3D printing and model scanning.The role will primarily support the Maxillofacial team, including five Consultant led services, with additional responsibilities for the Orthodontic and Restorative teams.For informal conversation please contact Senior Technician Danielle Baggott on [email protected] or phone number 02392286569For additional information, please see attached Job descriptionQualificationsQualifications • Dental Technology BSc (Hons) / or equivalent + two years vocational training at accredited unit. • Registered with General Dental Council • Registered with the IMPT (at least as an associate member)Plus one of the following: • MSc Clinical Science (Reconstructive Science) • MSc Maxillofacial and Craniofacial Technology • Professional Diploma in Maxillofacial Prosthetics & Technology Experience To provide a high quality maxillofacial laboratory service for all of the OMF & Orthodontics service users. This will include but not limited to: • The construction of bespoke specialist prosthetic appliances. • The construction of implant retained appliances. • Knowledge of current implant systems and techniques. • The construction of dental working, study and surgical models. • Competence in the use of specialised prosthetic equipment. • Experience with the calibration and maintenance of specialised dental and prosthetic equipment. • Experience and understanding / implementation of COSHH for materials used within a dental laboratory. • Understanding and experience of NHS /Workplace Health & Safety policy. • Experience with orthognathic model planning. • Experience with training programme, especially STP.Additional Informationhe health and wellbeing of our staff is at the forefront of everything we do. We are proud to be able to offer our staff some fantastic benefits including our on-site Nursery, access to our free Beach Hut for those long summer days, our on-site Wellness Centre including a gym and a swimming pool, access to our fantastic staff networks including LGBTQ, Race Equality and DisAbility, and awards ceremonies to recognise your achievements. We believe we can offer support to all of our staff when they need it the most.We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and beliefs.We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and beliefs. Weekly Hours / Programmed Activities: 37.5 Salary Band: Band 7 Staff Group: Healthcare Scientists Contract Type: Permanent Job Area: AHP