Reconstructive Scientist (Maxillofacial Prosthetist): Sponsorship Available

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

Job summary

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.
  • To 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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • MSc Reconstructive Science or Craniofacial & Maxillofacial Tecnhology
  • Registration with appropriate regulatory body

Skills

Essential

  • 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

Desirable

  • To be able to show post qualification experience and continued professional development.

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • 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.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Closing Date: 5 September 2026

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