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Job summary

Main area
Maxillofacial
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 8a
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
265-7795571-SUR
Employer
Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Northampton General Hospital
Town
Northampton
Salary
£55,690 - £62,682 pro rata / per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
30/03/2026 23:59

Employer heading

Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust logo

Principle Maxillofacial And Orthodontic Technologist

NHS AfC: Band 8a

Job overview

The maxillofacial laboratory at Northampton General Hospital is seeking an experienced, motivated Technologist capable of manufacturing a wide range of medical devices.

The ideal candidate will have experience in maxillofacial prosthetics, intra-oral prosthesis and orthodontic appliance manufacture/osteotomy planning.

The laboratory is equipped with two 3D printers, intra-oral and desk top scanners and Materialise software. The candidate will be expected to attend two clinics a week and also attend theatre when required.

An informal visit is strongly recommended.

 

 

 

Main duties of the job

Provide management of the department in the absence of the Head of Department

Provide clinical, scientific, laboratory, photographic, medical device fabrication and advisory services to patients for their diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation.

To be part of the technical team responsible for and performing complex specialised work with a degree of individual responsibility including innovative developmental work and design.

Teach and mentor students on the School of Scientific Careers STP MSc course.

 To treat patients referred for micropigmentation and tattooing if qualified to do so.

To provide technical support for the following specialised services. (Non-exhaustive list provided to indicate range required).

Working for our organisation

Please submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close adverts once we have received sufficient applications

Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust is on an exciting journey with all of our divisions committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN). As part of this collaborative approach, there may be a requirement for you to work across both the Kettering and Northampton hospital sites, depending on the needs of the service.

Our Excellence Values

  • Compassion
  • Accountability
  • Respect
  • Integrity
  • Courage

We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across UHN and help to unleash everyone's full potential. 

UHN encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups.  We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.

We recognise the valuable contribution that the Armed Forces community make to our organisation. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and achieved Silver Award under the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme. 

We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for UHN.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Reconstructive Science

To provide technical support for the following specialised services. (Non-exhaustive list provided to indicate range required).

Accept referrals from other specialities within the Trust.

Treat patients requiring facial and body prosthetics.

Attend weekly prosthodontic clinics, assisting in impression taking/intra-oral scanning and fitting complex obturators and dentures.

Attend theatres to assist surgeons in impression taking and fitting of complex surgical appliances.

Plan, design, and manufacture 3D cutting guides and reconstruction plates for major head and neck cancer and trauma cases.

Design and manufacture 3D models using MIMICS design software and Sprint-Ray/Stratasys 3D printers.

Treat Keloid scar patients with custom made pressure splints. 

Orthognathic planning and model surgery.

TMJ splinting/bite raising appliances.

Mandibular advancement devices.

Surgical Cover Plates.

Orthodontic Technology

Fixed.

Removable.

Functional.

Hybrid appliance therapy.

Manufacture, labelling and cataloguing of study models.

Prosthodontic Technology

Design, cast and finish Cobalt Chrome frameworks.

Acrylic base plate technology.

Obturation of cancer patients.

Due to the broad and complex nature of duties carried out within the Laboratory the post holder will:

Prioritise their workload accordingly.

Be responsible for their own workload ensuring the completion of all records whether in paper or electronic format.

Keep accurate records.

Report any complaints to appropriate personnel.

Liaise with clinical and nursing staff to ensure an efficient and effective service.

Take part in clinical and laboratory audit.

Ensure safe working practices are always adhered to.

Person specification

Educations, Training and Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Foundation Degree in Dental Technology
  • Master’s Degree in Reconstructive Science/Maxillofacial Prosthetics
  • Registration with the General Dental Council
Desirable criteria
  • Qualification in Micropigmentation
  • Registration with the Institute Maxillofacial Prosthetists and Technologists
  • PAR Index Calibrated

Knowledge and Experience

Essential criteria
  • Provision of facial and body prosthetics
  • A deep knowledge of MIMICS software and 3D design in the manufacture of Cancer and Trauma reconstruction plates and 3D models
  • Provision of expanded range of orthodontic fixed and removable appliances
  • The ability to treat, advise patients and surgeons and manufacture a whole range of intra-oral prosthetics for cancer patients to include casting titanium and chrome
  • Experience in attending MDT clinics for cancer and orthognathic planning
Desirable criteria
  • Micropigmentation and tattooing
  • Occlusal index course (PAR)
  • Ability to plan and advise surgeons on Orthognathic cases

SKILLS

Essential criteria
  • Flexible attitude to work
  • Able to use own initiative and prioritise own workload
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Empathy and understanding
  • Be able to stand for long period

Key Competencies/Personal Qualities and Attributes

Essential criteria
  • Passionate and committed to bring our Dedicated to Excellence values to life, improving the way we work with each other, particularly focusing on empowerment, equality diversity and inclusion of our staff, patients and service users
  • Ability to work in a multi-disciplined team environment

Employer certification / accreditation badges

We are a Living Wage EmployerApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyMenopause Friendly EmployerPositive about disabled peopleJob share policyDisability confident leaderPathway to excellenceDefence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - SilverArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.We offer Wagestream - A financial wellbeing benefit which lets you access your pay as you earn it.ENEI Gold '22NHS Rainbow badgeAccessAbleNHS 75th BirthdayHappy to Talk Flexible WorkingNHS Rainbow Badge - Bronze111 Help Us Help YouCycle to Work

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.

Application numbers

This vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Rob Ashton
Job title
Maxillofacial Laboratory Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01604 545109
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