Job summary
The Maxillofacial Laboratory at St George's provides support for a range of patients across a number of different specialities, most notably Maxillofacial Surgery, Restorative Dentistry, Orthodontic Dentistry, Plastics Surgery, Neurosurgery and ENT.
The role of the Maxillofacial Laboratory team is to work with multi-disciplinary staff in order to provide a routine and specialist service for patients requiring clinical technical and prosthetic support at St George's Hospital.
The laboratory incorporates state of the art facilities which will employ the services of a team of technicians, approximately 5-10 staff.
Responsibility for the delivery of a high quality clinical, scientific and advisory prosthetics service
To manage and develop a laboratory within the resources available and to ensure effective clinical technical and prosthetics services are provided.
To ensure that standards and quality are maintained and to contribute to the staff training and development of the department; including the teaching of nurses, clinical and postgraduate staff.
As part of the Departmental Management team the post holder will be responsible for day-to-day service delivery issues within the Maxillofacial Laboratory.
Main duties of the job
The provision of a specialist clinical and technical service for patients requiring maxillofacial prosthetic rehabilitation.
Responsibility for the development and delivery of high quality Maxillofacial Prosthetic Services at St George's Hospital
The development of important working protocols for a wide range of areas including cross-infection and sectional impression procedures.
The delivery of specialist teaching in the context of Maxillofacial Prosthetics & Technology to other members of staff, including SHOs, SpRs and consultants. Provide training as required to students on placement.
The provision of clinical and technical information regarding the long-term management of medical devices such as obturators, oro-facial prosthesis and care of osseointegrated implants and related parts.
The design, manufacture and fitting in the clinic and/or operating theatre of prostheses and appliances, their activation as necessary and the maintenance of the clinical review of custom made medical devices for patients with injuries of all types, including benign or malignant disease, deformities of the cranio-maxillofacial region and other parts of the body.
About us
St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey.Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).
After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.
Details
Date posted
21 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£64,156 to £71,148 a year Per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
200-NN-712869-AHP-MK
Job locations
St George's Hospital
Blackshaw Road
London
SW17 0QT
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full roles and responsibilities for this role, please see the JD and if there are any questions, please do reach out for an informal conversation.
Job descriptionJob responsibilities
For full roles and responsibilities for this role, please see the JD and if there are any questions, please do reach out for an informal conversation.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Valid GDC Registration
- BSC in Dental Technology
- MSC in Maxillofacial Technology or Equivalent Experience
Desirable
- Membership of IMPT
Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of relevant materials science, use of biocompatible materials, chemistry, rheology and toxicology as applied to Maxillofacial prosthetics
- Spatial awareness in three dimensions & familiarity of anatomical shape, dimension, position, colour, shade and hue.
- Experience of invasive intra-oral, extra-oral and intra-ocular clinical procedures & operating theatre practise.
- Ability to communicate with the public & staff
Desirable
- Use of CAD, RP, SLR, LOM and cephalometric imaging technologies.
- Knowledge of different implant systems available for retaining prostheses.
Experience
Essential
- Maxillofacial Prosthetic (oral and maxillofacial surgery) hospital service. Minimum 5 years.
- Previous managerial experience. With experience in dental technical fields.
- Evidence of CPD
Desirable
- Teaching of students, clinicians, nurses
Personal
Essential
- Highly motivated and able to work autonomously & as part of a team.
- Able to question materials and protocol with regard to research and development
Qualifications
Essential
- Valid GDC Registration
- BSC in Dental Technology
- MSC in Maxillofacial Technology or Equivalent Experience
Desirable
- Membership of IMPT
Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of relevant materials science, use of biocompatible materials, chemistry, rheology and toxicology as applied to Maxillofacial prosthetics
- Spatial awareness in three dimensions & familiarity of anatomical shape, dimension, position, colour, shade and hue.
- Experience of invasive intra-oral, extra-oral and intra-ocular clinical procedures & operating theatre practise.
- Ability to communicate with the public & staff
Desirable
- Use of CAD, RP, SLR, LOM and cephalometric imaging technologies.
- Knowledge of different implant systems available for retaining prostheses.
Experience
Essential
- Maxillofacial Prosthetic (oral and maxillofacial surgery) hospital service. Minimum 5 years.
- Previous managerial experience. With experience in dental technical fields.
- Evidence of CPD
Desirable
- Teaching of students, clinicians, nurses
Personal
Essential
- Highly motivated and able to work autonomously & as part of a team.
- Able to question materials and protocol with regard to research and development
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional informationDisclosure 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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
St George's Hospital
Blackshaw Road
London
SW17 0QT
Employer's website
https://www.stgeorges.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
St George's Hospital
Blackshaw Road
London
SW17 0QT
Employer's website
Salary range
- £64,156 - £71,148 per year