Chief Maxillo-Facial Prosthetist (XR07)

Posting date:	17 June 2025
Salary:	£47,810.00 to £54,710.00 per year
Additional salary information:	£47810.00 - £54710.00 a year
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	08 July 2025
Location:	Leeds, LS2 9LU
Company:	NHS Jobs
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	C9298-LDI-089

Summary

1. JOB DETAILS Job Title: Chief Maxillofacial Prosthetist / Reconstructive Scientist Reports to: Dental Technical Services Manager, LDI Band: 7 Unit/Department: Dental Production Laboratory AfC Job No: 852b 2. JOB PURPOSE/SUMMARY To provide specialist clinical technical services to patients (predominantly in the context of cranio-maxillofacial prosthetics, palliative care for head and neck cancer patients and patients with severe disfigurements), designing and producing custom-made facial and body prostheses for their rehabilitation, and providing instructions, advice and encouragement in the use and care of appliances including the application of tissue conditioners adhesives and cleansers. To provide specialist clinical technical services (in a clinical setting, and occasionally within an operating theatre) by taking impressions of patients body cavities or voids which may also necessitate prior cleansing of surgical sites and subsequent dressing of wounds. To work collaboratively with other clinical and technical staff in the provision of specialist clinical technical services, in particular the design and manufacture of; o Maxillofacial prosthetics (adhesive and implant retained) o Obturation supporting facial prostheses o Nipple Prostheses o Nasal cavity stents o Surgical cutting guides, implantable devices To perform highly complex, specialised work as required and providing advice and information to clinicians in respect of the design, function, fit and colour match of dental or surgical appliances. To work collaboratively with the 3D surgical planning and imaging service based at Leeds Dental Institute for the benefit of surgical specialities primarily within Leeds Teaching Hospitals, but potentially expanding the service beyond the Trust. Make a contribution in the current and future provision of digital surgical planning including using complex surgical planning software in the digital design and manufacture of anatomical models, surgical cutting guides, implantable or wearable bespoke medical devices. Provide occasional ad-hoc teaching support to the School of Dental Technology and also dental undergraduate and post graduate courses at the LDI, commensurate to the expertise and experience of the post holder. Provide technical support to clinical academic staff in occasional clinical research projects To maintain appropriate stocks of materials used within the Maxillo facial technical speciality, ordering goods as required, ensuring that they are appropriate for the purpose and best value. The post holder will hold a regular (typically weekly) prosthetics clinic, providing ears, noses, orbital prostheses and indwelling artificial eyes for cancer and trauma patients. This may involve taking complex facial impressions in the clinic or operating theatre. Current service provision is approximately 10 - 15 facial prostheses per year some of which will be implant retained. Patients will require an average of 5 clinical visits. Prosthetics clinic may occasionally include the provision of nipple areola prostheses for patients referred from breast or plastic surgery who have undergone mastectomies. Approximately 5-10 patients are referred annually, requiring 2 clinical visits each and are usually provided with 2 prostheses each. To carry out a range of invasive procedures in the clinic or operating theatre including impression taking, fitting prosthetic abutments to implant fixtures, cleaning surgical sites and around implants and dressing wounds. Also includes the application of tissue conditioners, adhesives and cleansers and testing for tissue reaction. To undertake as required a broad range of laboratory based technical work in addition to the above. This could include for example: manufacturing splints, keloid splints, eyelid weights. 3. ORGANISATIONAL CHART Dental Technical Services Manager Chief Dental Technicians (3), & Chief M/Fac Prosthetist (1) Senior Dental Technicians(10) Dental Technicians (7) Admin Co-ordinator(1) Receptionist(1) Domestic Assistant(2) 4. PRINCIPAL DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY To provide a comprehensive maxillo-facial service within the laboratory and on clinic to major specialised services within the Trust, frequently performing highly complex, specialised work as required and providing advice and information to patients and clinical staff in respect of the design, function, fit, colour match and instructions for use of dental or surgical appliances. To organise and be responsible for own clinical sessions taking patient referrals from consultant surgeons in various specialities and arranging patient lists, recalls and treatment plans and often involving liaison with other members of the clinical teams. This includes a weekly Facial Prosthesis clinic, and an occasional Paediatric Cranio-facial clinic. To communicate complex, sensitive information in respect of the patients treatment and their prosthesis to patients and carers, entering details into the patients medical records and producing letters and reports to patients and other clinical staff. To provide occasional teaching support to the school of Dental Technology, Dental School undergraduates and dental Postgraduates as required by the Technical Services Manager and Principal Tutor Technician, and commensurate to the expertise and experience of the post holder. Organise own work schedule to ensure all allocated work is completed in advance of agreed deadlines / appointments. Represent the Maxillo-Facial Laboratory at appropriate meetings as required To support the Dental Technical Services Manager in the development and implementation of policies and services throughout the dental laboratory To maintain materials stocks for the Maxillo-Facial laboratory To monitor and record Maxillo-Facial laboratory activity / productivity and provide relevant, timely and accurate information / data as required by the Dental Technical Services Manager Ensure the equipment used by the Maxillo-Facial laboratory is in safe working order, by reporting defects to the Technical Services Manager and / or LDI Workshop and by undertaking routine cleaning and maintenance of laboratory equipment according to manufacturers guidelines and local policies. To ensure compliance with the Medical Devices Regulations (MDR) within the Maxillo-Facial Laboratory, ensuring appropriate quality records are kept and procedures adhered to. Ensure Health and safety standards are maintained both in the clinical environment and within the Maxillo-Facial laboratory, where technical staff use a range of potentially hazardous materials and equipment and may encounter highly unpleasant fumes and body fluids. Examples may include acids, acrylates and solvents. To ensure that all technical work produced by the Maxillo-Facial laboratory is of the highest standard. To assist the Dental Technical Services Manager to investigate and act upon complaints regarding technical work. To participate in clinical audit / clinical governance. Support the Dental Technical Services Manager in the recruitment of technical staff as required, participating in interviews and the appointment process. To contribute to the planning, development and provision of Maxillo-Facial technical services to the relevant clinical departments, in liaison with clinical and technical staff. Where appropriate, to support and work with the Dental Technical Services Manager in achieving their objectives. Contribute to or participate in research activity as appropriate, including the development or refinement of appliance designs or production procedures. Occasional testing and evaluation of new materials, equipment and techniques for use in the laboratory. To support the Dental Technical Services Manager and designated laboratory clerical officer in the maintenance of records of work allocation on the computerised dental laboratory management information system To undertake appropriate training and participate in regular appraisals to: o maintain and develop skills and knowledge necessary for the job o ensure that all statutory requirements in respect of Continuing Professional Development are satisfied. Any other duties commensurate with the grade. Additional Duties and responsibilities To maintain and develop the following areas of clinical and technical cranio-maxillo facial work: o Orbital & indwelling eye prostheses, other facial prostheses e.g. ear, nose. o Nipple prostheses, Nasal cavity stents, Keloid splints o Potential collaborative working with the 3D surgical planning service o Digital design and manufacture of anatomical models, surgical cutting guides, implantable or wearable bespoke medical devices. 5. THE LEEDS WAY VALUES Our values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this as a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our staff and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values are: Patient-centred Collaborative Fair Accountable Empowered All our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values Additionally, the following are core values which relate specifically to this post: The post holder will be required to develop and maintain good working relationships with all staff and students, providing a professional, efficient and effective service to all customers of the Dental Laboratories. They will set and strive to maintain standards of excellence in clinical practice ensuring a high standard of patient care, operating within professional codes of practice and the guidelines of any relevant professional bodies