MDR and potential impact on services
Justin McCarthy has very kindly made the information featured in his Swansea congress presentation available to all members of the IMPT. The PDF document below answers many questions regarding the new Medical Device Regulations which will become law in …
STP Workshop – 08/11/19 – Birmingham
IMPT Workshop Scientific Training Programme in Reconstructive science If your unit has, or is considering hosting a student on the Scientific Training Programme (STP) it is worthwhile attending the IMPT workshop on the 8th November 2019 in Birmingham. This …
HEE Population Health Fellowship – Secondment opportunity
As part of their Population Health and Prevention programme, Health Education England (HEE) is launching a new Population Health Fellowship programme for health care workers in the NHS. There are 14 fellowships available for all NHS clinical staff (AFC Band …
MHRA offer further clarification on MDR
Following a meeting to discuss the specifics relating to the new MDR regulations, the MHRA has written a letter to clarify some key issues. Namely: General Safety and Performance Requirements must be adheared to (similar to MDD) A Quality …
GIRFT Report Update
Getting It Right First Time (GIRFT) Initial Report IMPT Council Author: Jason Watson Date Report: 02/07/19 IMPT GIRFT Group; Richard Eggleton, Stefan Edmondson, Edward Malton, Barry Edwards & Mark Cutler, Mathew Pilley, Jason Watson (6 units) Introduction Getting …
GIRFT Report
Dear Member, The IMPT Council would like to draw your attention to a national review of OMFS services. The Getting It Right First Time (GIRFT) initiative aims to gather information on our surgical colleagues but also on laboratory services. The …
MDR 2020
The new Medical Device Regulations will affect all Maxillofacial laboratories. You must meet meet all relevant requirements of the regulation and have a quality management system (QMS) in place by the deadline of 26th May 2020. The key note speaker …
Council Nominations 2019
Any members who would like to serve on the council of the IMPT can find a nomination form below. Please ensure this is returned to the Honorary Secretary, Mr Fraser Walker fraser.walker@ggc.scot.nhs.uk by the 30th April for consideration at the AGM. …
IASPE Review
The proceedings of the 24th Symposium of the IASPE have been summarised and are available to download below: IASPE Review
Gloucester Band 7 post – re-advertised
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a well organised and motivated Maxillofacial Prosthetist & Technologist / Reconstructive Scientist to join the trusts multi-disciplined team in the OMF & Orthodontics Laboratory. The post is based at Gloucester Royal Hospital and provides …
Birmingham – Principal MfP 8a
NHS Jobs link An exciting opportunity has arisen for the position of Lead Specialist inFacial Prosthetics who is suitably qualified and experienced to join our specialist and dynamic centre here at QEHB Principal Maxillofacial Prosthetist/Reconstructive Scientist HCS The regional …
Gloucester – Maxillofacial Prosthetist Band 7
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a well organised and motivated Maxillofacial Prosthetist & Technologist / Reconstructive Scientist to join the trusts multi-disciplined team in the OMF & Orthodontics Laboratory. The post is based at Gloucester Royal Hospital and provides …
STP Expression of Interest
The deadline for expressing an interest in hosting a trainee next year is the 26th September. Please click HERE to read the letter from Health Education England. The link to register your interest is https://healtheducationyh.onlinesurveys.ac.uk/hcs-2019-20-eoi-final-2 Please also let the lead …
Academy for Healthcare Science 2024 Strategy
Please see below a letter from Fiona Carragher, Deputy CSO, AHCS, regarding the proposed development a 2024 Healthcare Science Strategy for England. The letter details how you can get involved. Developing a Healthcare Science Strategy There is also a report …
