To provide a specialist 3D digital technical service to the department of Maxillofacial Prosthetics to support patient care
To manipulate clinical data i.e. DICOM to simulate and plan surgical procedures
To design templates, guides, and devices using departmental software packages
To print and post-process 3D models and medical devices
To capture digital data using surface scanning
To develop and evaluate potential new areas of activity across multiple specialties
Contribute to departmental research and development programmes
Maintain the department 3D printers and specialist IT equipment
To maintain accurate documentation in line with current medical device regulation and quality management systems
To participate in teaching for the units training programme

Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.

Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.

Liaise with senior members of the Maxillofacial Prosthetic’s team to identify status and prioritisation of clinical workload

Co-ordinate requests for production of 3D medical models using department’s protocol

Import and manipulate digital data into department’s specialised software packages

Digitally plan surgical orthognathic procedures and produce operative wafers

Digitally plan surgical oncology procedures and produce models and guides

Digitally plan implant positions and produces models and guides

Design cutting guides and implant stents for theatre

Simulate patient specific surgical procedures digitally to surgeons

Provide surgeons with planning reports for theatre and for patients’ clinical notes

Maintain accurate records of workload and maintain databases used in research

Attend clinics and surgery to understand and evaluate the impact of new technologies and potential improvements in patient outcomes

Evaluate potential digital services that could benefit and be offered to other specialties

Undertake other tasks in line with training and department needs

Responsible for Software updates/License downloads

Responsible for all working instructions for all 3D planning work offered to comply with Quality Management Systems

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence® designated organisation – please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence ® - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.

Responsible for all 3D printer maintenance from servicing to materials to conform with QMS and Model request forms

Set up new printers when required

Full calibration of printers

Provide all staff with contingency training and information to cover absence

Tasked with looking into external companies to print in titanium/PEEK etc.should the need arise

To be available for Outpatient Oncology Clinics to explain to Patients the Digital planning

Responsible for managing all junior staff in the role of 3D printing

To provide support and guidance for Junior Doctors, Senior Registrars and STP MSc students with Surgical Planning research projects and 3D printing

Responsible for managing deadlines in relation to Patient Specific Implants being available on time and sterile for Theatres

For further details please see the attached job description.