Job overview
The post holder will support the 3D digital planning/imaging and research activity of the Maxillofacial Unit Laboratory, Morriston
Hospital. Provide a clinical technical service will assist with the day-to-day import and manipulation of various modalities of digital
clinical data such as 3D CT and MRI for the creation of prostheses, stents, guides, implants and other devices working under the
guidance of the Maxillofacial Prosthetists /Reconstructive Scientists within the department.
Competing demands on time requiring careful prioritisation of workload. Frequent periods of interruption will be encountered
throughout the working day with pressure to ensure cases are completed efficiently & effectively, understanding that inaccurate end
results could lead to the cancellation of surgical procedures.
• Contribute to the ongoing research projects. This will include support with, co-ordination and submission of consequent data, the
completion of national and local regulatory documentation.
• Whilst experience in clinical research processes would be advantageous, full training will be provided and this post can be
considered as a development post for those who wish to pursue a career within the NHS.
• Coordinate requests and delivery of 3D data and physical rapid-prototype models.
• Prioritisation of emergency and urgent requests ensuring that they are brought to attention of line manager.
• Manual handling tasks include transportation of scanning equipment.
Main duties of the job
Import and manipulate 3D and 2D data into various specialized software packages.
• Maintain and update various clinical and research databases.
• Identify suitability of data requested and ensure integrity. Completes patient data integrity checks and patient file management in
local information system in line with National and Local policies and procedures relating to patient confidentiality and data
protection.
• Completes specified training to acquire the underpinning knowledge and practical skills necessary to operate in the associated
healthcare working environment.
• Downloads and imports variety of data from hospital IT infrastructure or locally stored media. Examines data and chooses
appropriate software package for the manipulation of data and carries this out.
• Recognises when data integrity is compromised and alerts line manager.
• Recognises limits of practice and refer line manager as required.
• The post holder will use a range of systems within their day-to-day role
Working for our organisation
We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Planning and Design
• Makes decisions relating to sample/request suitability against quality standards.
• Ensure quality control results are within accepted limits and ensure equipment /software is fit for purpose according to well defined
targets and limits.
• Recognise and report failures or deviations from expected results taking appropriate corrective action and if necessary, refer to
Maxillofacial Prosthetist/ Reconstructive Scientist.
• Assist planning, preparation and reporting on audits carried out against regulatory and legislative requirements.
• Work independently without direct supervision where the Maxillofacial Prosthetist/Reconstructive Scientist may not be physically
present but there are processes in place for direction, guidance and support. Decisions on the level and type of supervision will be
based on the following criteria:
➢ Nature and complexity of the task and activity.
➢ Relevant experience of the post holder, including any education and training
➢ Plan and prioritise the workload within the relevant healthcare science discipline to ensure that work is carried out according
to department protocols.
Improvement, Monitoring, Policy/Service Development
• Adheres to policies, procedures of Health Board and discipline specific requirements, including Health & Safety.
• Maintain knowledge and skills in line with continuing professional developments and participate in annual performance review
according to Health Board policy.
Communication.
• Liaise with members of Maxillofacial team on progress of clinical workload.
• Attend clinic and surgery session to observe and advise on cases.
• Telephone/email communication with staff and service users. Communicates with all team members and exchanges information
including complex surgical/technical plans.
• Provide cover for fellow colleagues in the event of staff shortages.
• Communicates complex information with other staff within and outside Health Board staff to facilitate transfer of patient image data
and models overcoming any barriers to understanding.
Clinical
• Attend clinics, laboratory and surgery to aid coordination and delivery of treatments with occasional exposure to strong chemical
odours - methyl methacrylate, acetone and similar volatile compounds
Person specification
A levels
Essential criteria
1. A levels C or above
Desirable criteria
2. previous NHS experience
previous nhs experience
Essential criteria
3. previous nhs experience
application form
Essential criteria
4. biomedical degree
5. anatomical knowledge
Desirable criteria
6. experience with 3d software
7. 3d modelling experience
interest in 3d modelling
Essential criteria
8. 3d software experience
Desirable criteria
9. interest in 3d modelling
Swansea Bay University Health Board is committed to supporting its staff and processes to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing service users experience. In our commitment to increase the number of staff able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
Equality remains at the centre of the Health Boards policy-making, service delivery and employment practices. We value the diversity of our staff and welcome applications from people from protected groups under the Equality Act 2010, this specifically includes age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/reassignment, race, religion, disability, pregnancy and maternity and marriage and civil partnership.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Welsh language skills are not necessary