Head & Neck Laboratory Manager

North Cumbria Integrated Care; Carlisle; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 63,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Carlisle is looking for an experienced Maxillofacial Prosthetist to oversee laboratory operations. The role demands expertise in facial prosthetics and leadership in a multidisciplinary setting. Ideal candidates will have advanced qualifications and a commitment to quality patient care. Flexible working options are available.

Benefits

27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years

Flexible working scheme

NHS discounts

Salary sacrifice schemes

Excellent opportunities for development

Competitive NHS pension scheme

Vivup free counselling service

Qualifications

• 2 years post qualification experience within an NHS maxillofacial unit.
• Knowledge of Medicines and Medical Devices Act 2021.
• Registered with the General Dental Council (GDC).

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage laboratory staff.
• Provide maxillofacial prosthetic service to patients.
• Support clinical staff on implant clinic.

Skills

Good communication skills

Use of 3D systems for virtual surgery planning

Education

BSc Dental Technology or equivalent

Advanced qualification in Maxillofacial Prosthetics

Job description

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Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Maxillofacial Prosthetist with a strong background in orthodontics to lead and manage our specialist laboratory. The ideal candidate will be highly skilled in facial prosthetics, obturator design and fabrication, and orthognathic model surgery, demonstrating both advanced technical expertise and the ability to oversee and coordinate all aspects of laboratory operations. This role requires an individual who can ensure the highest standards of precision, innovation, and patient care while providing effective leadership within a multidisciplinary environment.

Main duties of the job

• Provide direct management and leadership to laboratory staff, ensuring their professional growth through targeted training, mentorship, and comprehensive annual appraisals.
• Provide a maxillofacial prosthetic service ensuring safe and effective treatment of patients.
• Support consultant‑led clinical services, e.g. assist clinical staff on the implant clinic, take intra‑oral impressions, face‑bow records for specialist surgery and rehabilitation.
• During periods of high activity, take an active role in orthodontic technical work.

About Us

At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.

Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time':

• Being a clinically led organisation
• Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust
• A positive patient experience every time
• A great place to work
• Managing our money well

Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.

Details

Date posted: 26 November 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 8a

Salary: £55,690 to £62,682 a year per annum pro rata

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full‑time, Part‑time, Job share, Flexible working

Reference number: 262-A-25-7592537

Job locations: Cumberland Infirmary, Newtown Road, Carlisle, CA27HY

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Part‑time

Job function

Science

Industries

Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.

Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed.

If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts.

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.

The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. The charges are as follows:

• Standard Check: £27.40 (deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one‑off payment)
• Enhanced Check: £55.40 (deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one‑off payment)

Benefits

• 27‑day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
• Flexible working scheme
• NHS discounts
• Salary sacrifice schemes including lease cars and cycle to work
• Excellent opportunities for development
• Competitive NHS pension scheme
• Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work‑related problems

Person Specification

Essential

• Qualifications: BSc Dental Technology or historical equivalent; Advanced qualification in Maxillofacial Prosthetics
• Knowledge & experience: 2 years post qualification experience within an NHS maxillofacial unit; Knowledge of Medicines and Medical Devices Act 2021
• Skills & aptitudes: Good communication skills; Use of 3D systems for virtual surgery planning
• Other requirements: Registered with the General Dental Council (GDC)

Desirable

• Qualifications: Advanced qualification in Orthodontics; Registration with the Institute of Maxillofacial Prosthetists & Technologists (IMPT)
• Experience: Experience working in an orthodontic technical setting

Employer details

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Cumberland Infirmary, Newtown Road, Carlisle, CA27HY

Employer website: https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/

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