Maxillofacial Prosthetist

Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Maxillofacial Prosthetist to design and manufacture custom prosthetics and dental devices. You will collaborate with specialists across multiple disciplines, ensuring the highest standards of patient care. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and strong technical skills in CAD/CAM systems, along with a commitment to professional development. This role offers the opportunity to work in an innovative environment with a team dedicated to making a difference in patient rehabilitation.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years vocational training at an accredited unit.
• Experience with implant systems and techniques.
• Understanding of health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Design and fabricate maxillofacial prosthetics and dental appliances.
• Provide technical support across various specialties.
• Adhere to health and safety guidelines.

Skills

Facial and body prosthetics

3D printing

CAD/CAM systems

Team collaboration

Education

Dental Technology BSc (Hons) or equivalent

Registered with GDC

Registered with the IMPT

MSc Clinical Science or equivalent

Tools

Specialised prosthetic equipment

Job description

Go to Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

Maxillofacial Prosthetist

The closing date is 04 January 2026

Are you looking for a challenging yet rewarding role where your skills and passion for patient care truly make a difference? Join our dynamic team and become part of a highly skilled multidisciplinary unit that delivers top tier service to patients in need of specialised rehabilitation.

Main duties of the job

As a Maxillofacial Prosthetist, you will play a crucial role in the design and manufacture of custom made prosthetics and dental devices. You will work with a variety of specialists across multiple disciplines, including Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Orthodontics, Restorative Dentistry, Oncology, and more.

About us

Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.

Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.

Job responsibilities

• Design and fabricate highly complex maxillofacial prosthetic devices and specialist dental appliances, including deep buried implants and CAD/CAM services.
• Provide technical support for patient rehabilitation across a wide range of specialties, including maxillofacial surgery, oral surgery, orthodontics, restorative dentistry, ENT, ophthalmology, and general surgery.
• Offer immediate emergency technical assistance during working hours.
• Work independently and with clinical teams to ensure the highest standards of patient care and service.
• Develop and enhance 3D printing services, contributing to the development of innovative solutions in the laboratory.
• Assist in the training and development of junior staff and clinical teams.
• Adhere to Trust Health and Safety guidelines and regulations, ensuring a safe working environment for all staff and patients.
• Maintain accurate patient records and participate in laboratory audits.
• Manage stock control and ensure the proper upkeep of laboratory equipment.

Key Requirements:

• Experience in facial and body prosthetics, orthognathic surgery, and 3D printing.
• Knowledge and experience in implant work.
• Strong technical skills in CAD/CAM systems.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to professional development and continuous learning.
• Understanding of relevant medical device directives and health and safety regulations.

The Maxillofacial Unit at Queen Alexandra Hospital offers specialised services across maxillofacial surgery, orthodontics, oral surgery, and restorative dentistry. Our department includes a well established laboratory with highly skilled technicians who provide support for complex patient rehabilitation. We are also expanding our services to include innovative technologies like 3D printing and model scanning.

The role will primarily support the Maxillofacial team, including five Consultant led services, with additional responsibilities for the Orthodontic and Restorative teams.

For informal conversation please contact Senior Technician Danielle Baggott on [e-mail] or phone number 02392286569

For additional information, please see attachedJob description

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Dental Technology BSc (Hons) or equivalent plus two years vocational training at accredited unit.
• Registered with General Dental Council
• Registered with the IMPT (at least as an associate member)
• Plus one of the following:
  • MSc Clinical Science (Reconstructive Science)
  • MSc Maxillofacial and Craniofacial Technology
  • Professional Diploma in Maxillofacial Prosthetics & Technology

Experience

• To provide a high quality maxillofacial laboratory service for all of the OMF & Orthodontics service users. This will include but not limited to:
• The construction of bespoke specialist prosthetic appliances.
• The construction of implant retained appliances.
• Knowledge of current implant systems and techniques.
• The construction of dental working, study and surgical models.
• Competence in the use of specialised prosthetic equipment.
• Experience with the calibration and maintenance of specialised dental and prosthetic equipment.
• Experience and understanding implementation of COSHH for materials used within a dental laboratory.
• Understanding and experience of NHS Workplace Health & Safety policy.
• Experience with orthognathic model planning.
• Experience with training programme, especially STP.

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.

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