Principle Maxillofacial And Orthodontic Technologist
| Posting date: | 16 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | £55,690.00 to £62,682.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £55690.00 - £62682.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 March 2026 |
| Location: | Northampton, NN1 5BD |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9265-26-0190 |
Summary
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.