Reconstructive Scientist (Maxillofacial Prosthetist)


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£49,387 - £56,515
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Bristol, BS16 1LE
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	22 Aug 2026
Closing date:	5 Sept 2026

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Summary

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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