MDR deadline extended by a year
Taken from the MHRA website: The European Parliament and Council have approved a proposal to delay the full implementation of the Medical Device Regulation 2017/745 (MDR) for one year to 26 May 2021. This means that the full applicability of …
Digital CAD/CAM survey
Please a take a few minutes to complete a quick survey on digital technologies for one of our colleagues, Paul Mallett. Click here to take survey Dear members, I am currently in the process of carrying out an …
HCPC Covid-19 information and advice
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COVID-19 STP Guidance
Please see document below for guidance from the National School of Healthcare Science relating to the current impact on training. COVID-19 – Guidance regarding healthcare science education and training
MHRA registration compulsory
The Medicines and Medical Devices Bill has been presented before Parliament. It confirms that medical device manufactures must now register with the MHRA. Pleas ensure this is done as part of your MDR preparations. https://www.med-technews.com/news/medicines-and-medical-devices-bill-presented-before-parliame/
Nominations: Election of Officers to the IMPT Council
Dear Members, this is an important time of year for your professional body. At the AGM you have the opportunity to step forwards and shape your profession. Council is your voice on training, education, careers and the future direction of …
Implant Course, Birmingham – March 20th 2020
A prosthetic implant course sponsored by Nobel Biocare is to be held on the 20th March 2020 at Edgbaston Cricket Ground, Birmingham. Maxillofacial/Reconstructive Science trainees are invited to attend at no cost. Please email stefan.edmondson@uhb.nhs.uk to reserve a …
Registration is open for the 2020 Chief Scientific Officer’s Annual Conference ‘Working Differently’- Awards Nominations
The CSO Awards nominations webpage is live to check .Follow the link As the NHS looks to the future, healthcare scientists will be working at the cutting edge of existing health technologies and actively helping to shape the development of future …
MDR – In house manufacture guidance for Health Institutions
A very useful document summarising the upcoming MDR changes and the impact on those of us working in a hospital setting has been produced by NHS Scotland, although it is relevant to the whole of the UK. Please click …
STP ‘Train the Trainer’ dates confirmed
The STP ‘Train the Trainer’ events will take place on the following dates next year: 4th February 2020 in Oxford 18th June 2020 in Exeter 1st October 2020 in Croydon 5th November 2020 in Leeds Details of these …
Opportunity: Reconstructive Sciences STP Curriculum Review Lead Editor
The National School of Healthcare Science is in need of a Lead Editor for the Reconstructive Sciences STP Curriculum Review. Earlier this year the School began the STP Curriculum Content Review to ensure that the curriculum we are teaching …
AIB date – 3rd March 2020
Any associate members that would like to sit an AIB next year are invited to submit the necessary documents at their earliest convenience . Full details of what is required is available on the AIB section of the website. Assessment Interview …
Emma Worrell – Our Health Hero!
Congratulations to IMPT Fellow and AIB Chair, Dr Emma Worrell, on her wonderful achievement of regional winner Clinical Support Worker of the year 2019 at the Our Health Heroes awards.
North Manchester – Principal MfP 8a
A band 8a Principal Reconstructive Scientist/Maxillofacial Prosthetist is now available to apply for at North Manchester General Hospital. https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/xi/vacancy/?vac_ref=915842104 Please contact Ollie Burley to discuss this role: Tel: 0161 720 2246 (Int 45315) email: oliver.burley@pat.nhs.uk
