Maxillofacial Prosthetist

Following the retirement of a highly valued colleague, The South coast regional cranio-maxillofacial prosthetics clinic & laboratory service requires a suitably qualified and experienced Maxillofacial Prosthetist / Reconstructive Scientist to join our busy department.Applicants will hold Full IMPT membership (MIMPT). However, we will consider recently qualified individuals who currently hold IMPT Associateship (AIMPT) and have been confirmed to sit the 2025 A.I.B.Applicants will also currently hold GDC or HCPC registration.This post is a permanent, full-time/37.5 hours role and requires participation in the department on-call rota.The cranio-maxillofacial prosthetics clinic & laboratory service is registered with MHRA and maintains all legislative procedure required to comply with UK MDR.The cranio-maxillofacial prosthetics clinic & laboratory service is a designated training centre for STP trainee Reconstructive Scientists, accredited by the National school of healthcare science (NSHCS).For more information, please contact James Fox on 01342 414310Make clinical assessment for, and design, manufacture and fit/apply highly complex cranio-maxillofacial medical devices in clinical and operating theatre environments. Coordinate/engage with meetings/dialogue with senior surgical staff to progress scientific- technical support for elective surgery procedures at QVH and offsite. Provide highly specialist clinical, scientific and technical service to treat patients with severe head & neck anomalies.Rated GOOD overall with outstanding care by the CQC. A specialist NHS hospital providing life-changing reconstructive surgery, burns care and rehabilitation services across the South of England and beyond.We specialise in conditions of the eyes (corneoplastics), hands, head and neck cancer and skin cancer, reconstructive breast surgery, maxillofacial surgery and prosthetics, providing regional and national services in these areas of clinical expertise. Our world-leading clinical teams also treat more common conditions of the eyes, hands, skin, and teeth for the people of East Grinstead and the surrounding areas. In addition, QVH provides a minor injuries unit, expert therapies, a sleep service, and a growing portfolio of community-based services. Patients consistently rate QVH amongst the top hospitals in the country for quality of care.Our success is underpinned by the skills and enthusiasm of our staff and a strong culture of partnership. We are fully committed to training and development of the workforce with support for continuing education and learning.For further details / informal visits contact: Name: James Fox Job title: Principal Maxillofacial Proshetist Email address: james.fox8@nhs.net Telephone number: 01342 414310