3D Biomedical Engineer Role in NHS Surgical Design with Sponsorship, Apply Now

Location
London, United Kingdom

Type
Full-time, Permanent

Salary (£)
54,320 to 60,981 per year

About King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s most respected teaching hospitals, known for innovation and compassionate care. Their Cranio-Maxillofacial Prosthetics Unit is a world-class centre for patient-specific medical device design, blending digital technology with real-world surgical outcomes. If you’re looking for UK job opportunities where every design decision you make could change a life, this is that rare chance.

Job details

Benefits

• Competitive NHS salary in a supportive work environment
• Work on cutting-edge cases in craniofacial reconstruction
• Access to NHS Pension Scheme and staff benefits
• Contribute to impactful work that directly supports surgical success
• Engage in active research, innovation, and mentoring opportunities
• Join multidisciplinary teams working on trauma, cleft, plastics, and ENT surgeries

Requirements

• BSc in Dental Sciences, Maxillofacial Technology, or Biomedical/Clinical Engineering
• Strong experience managing complex technical workloads
• Skilled in CAD software like Materialise, Blender, or Meshmixer
• Hands-on ability with 3D printing workflows, scanning and post-processing
• Confident handling CT, MRI, or intraoral scan datasets for virtual surgical planning
• Comfortable working within multidisciplinary teams, clinics, and surgical planning meetings
• Interested in mentoring and service development through research and training

Salary Details

• NHS Band 8a, £54,320 to £60,981 per year, dependent on experience

About the Role

This is no ordinary technical role. As a 3D Digital Biomedical Engineer, you’ll bridge the space between virtual planning and real-world surgical outcomes. You’ll support cases from cranioplasty and trauma to cleft and ENT surgeries, crafting bespoke guides, models, and implants that make all the difference for surgical precision.

You’ll operate advanced 3D printers, digitise clinical data, and translate patient anatomy into exacting surgical tools. You’ll also play a key part in training and mentoring, and help shape the future of cranio-maxillofacial reconstruction across the NHS.

This is the kind of job where your skills can lead to better healing, shorter surgeries, and higher confidence in theatre. It’s complex, it’s fast-paced, and it’s incredibly rewarding.

Key Responsibilities

• Convert CT, MRI, or scan data into surgical models using advanced CAD tools
• Design surgical guides, splints, and implants for orthognathic and trauma patients
• Operate and maintain 3D printers to manufacture high-accuracy anatomical models
• Capture intraoral and desktop scans for surgical planning
• Attend and support multidisciplinary clinics and planning sessions
• Ensure data security, documentation, and quality standards are consistently met
• Support ongoing training, audits, and departmental research

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

Equal Opportunity Statement

They actively welcome candidates from all backgrounds. Diversity in experience, thought, and identity strengthens both patient care and the workplace.

Employer Details

• Company Name: King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
• Address: Denmark Hill, London SE5 9RS
• Contact: Trust HR via their official NHS jobs portal

Reference Number
Not specified

How To Apply
If you’re ready to push the boundaries of surgical design and digital reconstruction, apply now before the 21 July 2025 deadline. This is your chance to make a real-world impact with your skills.