West London NHS Trust
Reconstructive Scientist (Maxillofacial Prosthetist)
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Merger Announcement
North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT) and University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) have merged as of 1st July 2026 to become Bristol NHS Foundation Trust. This creates an exciting future that brings together the best of both organisations. As a single, strong and sustainable organisation, we will not only be able to deliver better outcomes for our patients and fairer care for our population, but it will also provide greater opportunities for our people.
Commitment to Work-Life Balance and Diversity
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust recognises the value of a healthy work-life balance. When applying, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate flexible working, so your work life fits around your home life.
We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the Trust.
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Job Overview
The successful candidate will be required to treat patients with traumatic injuries, benign or malignant disease and congenital deformities of the craniofacial region with prosthetics rehabilitation. This involves design, fabrication and application of profession specific, custom-made head, neck and body prostheses and devices for patients.
In addition, the position requires contribution towards the organisation of patient clinics ensuring the availability of appropriate specialist and support colleagues. The candidate will be expected to contribute to innovation, development of new techniques and advancement the specialty, in the interests of patient care.
Main Duties of the Job
- Instruct and support the staff of the service and other healthcare professional colleagues in the practice of Reconstructive Prosthetics as part of the established North Bristol NHS Trust MDT, providing expert and high-quality care to patients.
- Design, fabricate and apply profession specific and custom made head, neck and body prostheses and devices for patients with traumatic injuries, benign or malignant disease and congenital deformities of the craniofacial region.
- Contribute to innovation, develop new techniques and advance the specialty of Reconstructive Prosthetics in the interests of patient care. This will include new innovations and techniques associated with the profession i.e. Computer Aided Design, Computer Aided Models, additive manufacture, material sciences and the use of 3D printing materials.
- Undertake procedures on patients in clinics or to assist or be available to assist the operating surgeon in theatres as part of prosthetic treatment plans i.e. complex sectional impressions of congenital or acquired defects, replacement of craniofacial implant components and prosthesis substructures.
- Organise patient clinics ensuring the availability of appropriate specialist and support colleagues and/or an environment appropriate to the patient’s medical and emotional requirements.
- Recognise presenting clinical situations that require an immediate second opinion by or referral to an appropriate specialist.
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Working for Our Organisation
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations, operating from three main sites at Southmead, Bristol city centre and Weston.
With an annual turnover of £2.3 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone’s throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. Bristol NHS Foundation Trust values all people as individuals. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.
Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities
- Deliver a regional specialist facial and body prosthetic, burns rehabilitation (scar management) service, implant service, and 3D design and modelling services; providing advice to consultant and medical staff on the pre-surgical/prosthetic treatment of patients; providing after care support and advice to this specialist group of patients.
- Contribute to service development and policy development of the Reconstructive Prosthetic and Bristol 3D Medical Centre services; implementing and aiding developmental changes to improve departmental practices and procedures.
- Deputise in the absence of the senior Reconstructive Scientist and Manager.
- Supervision and training of student Reconstructive Scientists and the teaching of staff from other disciplines i.e. junior medical staff training sessions.
- Daily use of IT skills for the work booking and tracking system, using North Bristol NHS Trust systems for patient management.
- Carry out clinical trials, equipment testing and research and development projects. Will be required to carry out formal research, development and audit programmes within the scope of Reconstructive Science and Technology.
- Manage own workload and clinical activity, developing treatment plans by interpreting patient data, present research and professional policy.
- Follow professional code of conduct.
- Responsible for accurate completion of patients' medical records, including correspondence with the referring Consultant and Medical and/or Dental Specialist.
- Assess referrals to the service from various surgical, medical and allied disciplines and action as necessary, in the best interest of patient care with regard to clinical need/priority, currently accepted best practice, social situations and resource availability.
- Responsible for planning, designing and executing unique prosthetic care pathways for patients.
- Responsible for arranging and attending joint clinics and case conferences with patients, consultants and their teams where prosthetic care is planned executed and/or modified.
- Observe and comply with the Medical Device Regulations (MDR) to ensure that the service performs all duties in accordance with its registration policy.
- Give professional/public presentations and scientific papers at national and international congresses and meetings, on behalf of North Bristol NHS Trust and the appropriate Professional Body, to profile and provide information about the Reconstructive Prosthetic Service and profession.
- Be responsible for and manage the safe use, handling and maintenance of specialised clinical and laboratory equipment and chemistry i.e. implant torque devices, airflow units, high speed cutting equipment, acids, monomeric liquids and evaporative solvents.
- Manage the day-to-day arrangements for the appropriate maintenance of equipment, building and engineering services.
- Undertake day-to-day stock control for consumable items and compile stock and non-stock requisition forms.
- Attend and complete any relevant mandatory and development training requirements.
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Person Specification
Qualifications
- Essential criteria
- MSc Reconstructive Science or Craniofacial & Maxillofacial Technology
- Registration with appropriate regulatory body
Skills
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Essential criteria
- To be able to demonstrate an ability and experience in producing a wide variety of complex prostheses and appliances required for Reconstructive Prosthetics Rehabilitation.
- Show willingness and ability to develop skills, knowledge and expertise in work and research
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Desirable criteria
- To be able to show post qualification experience and continued professional development.
Personal Qualities
- Essential criteria
- To be able to demonstrate good interpersonal skills and communicate effectively and empathetically with patients and carers.
- To be able to work in our team in addition to independent working.
Additional Information
We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together.
As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.
The Trust is committed to investing in and caring for all our staff. We will support you in maintaining and improving your health and wellbeing, as well as your career development through management and training support - developing exceptional people for exceptional careers.
BFT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.
To comply with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 all applicants must be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard which will be assessed at Interview.
If you require sponsorship for a visa to work in the UK, to avoid disappointment, please check to ensure you are eligible under the UKVI points based system.
The Trust uses electronic new starter forms on Trac to collect personal details. Information collected is securely stored and used to set up the employee record on the ESR HR system.
By applying for this post, you are agreeing to Bristol NHS Foundation Trust transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system. If you are offered a job, information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system.
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