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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Technical and Clinical Skills and Knowledge

• Construct a range of complex removable dental appliances including full and partial dentures, implant dentures, cobalt chrome dentures and obturators.
• Knowledge of implant systems and their use within prosthodontic rehabilitation.
• Use CAD/CAM technology to produce custom made dental appliances and devices as well as maintain dental records.
• Work collaboratively with maxillofacial and oral surgeons on the design and construction of surgical cover plates.
• Construct a range of custom-made dental appliances such as Hard and Soft BRA’s and Mandibular Advancement Splints for treatment of Sleep Apnoea.
• Assist in the provision of services for Orthodontics.
• Assist in the provision of services for Maxillofacial Prosthetics.
• Participate in the formulation and delivery of unique treatment plans.
• Provide clinical and technical support and liaise with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Participate in multidisciplinary clinics.
• ·         Advise other healthcare professionals within scope of one’s own knowledge and practice within the context of dental prosthetics and technology.
• ·         Help develop new techniques and collaborate on joint clinical/surgical procedures.
• ·         Follow departmental policy and guidelines regarding cross-infection and carry out aseptic technique as required in the clinic, operating theatre, and laboratory environments.
• ·         Communicate clinical and technical information regarding the long-term management of a medical device.

Research and Development

• Participate in audit and investigations to facilitate problem finding or identifying areas of good practice.
• Evaluate relevant evidence published in scientific journals for sound research methodology and statistical analysis.
• Participate in further training as required by the development of the post.
• Maintain Continuing Professional Development as part of Professional Registration.

Organisational and Managerial

• Prioritise, plan and co-ordinate own workload to meet deadlines and ensure the provision of high-quality services.
• Assist in supervision and development of junior staff.
• Assist in maintaining patient records and enter relevant details of materials used.
• Assist in maintaining records of work undertaken by the department.
• Participate in maintaining stock of consumables in the Maxillofacial Prosthetic Department and associated clinical areas.
• Assist in the routine maintenance of department and equipment.
• Observe and comply with current Health and safety and COSHH legislation.
• Safely handle chemicals used within the department.
• Be responsible for safe use of clinical and laboratory equipment.
• Undertake any other duties commensurate with the post.
• Regularly update own mandatory training as required.