Clinical Specialist Prosthetist

Opcare under Ability Matters Group; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Roehampton seeks an experienced Prosthetist to join their dynamic team. The role involves managing a clinical caseload, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring high-quality patient care. This position offers opportunities for specialization and service improvement within a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a senior Prosthetist.
• Commitment to high standards of patient care.
• Experience in high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage a complex clinical caseload.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Mentor junior colleagues and students.

Skills

Communication

Decision-Making

Planning and Organization

Proactivity

Education

BSc Prosthetics and Orthotics

Certified Prosthetist

HND Prosthetics

Full HCPC Registration

Tools

REHAPP

Word

Excel

Job description

Job summary

Opcare, part of the AM Healthcare, is the largest supplier of prosthetic and orthotic services to the NHS. As a company, we aim to continuously improve the services we deliver and develop those who work for us.

Working at Roehampton

Opcare has been providing prosthetic services in Roehampton since 2008 and has recently been re-awarded the contract. This role offers an excellent opportunity to influence the service to enhance delivery.

The Prosthetic Department is based in the Douglas Bader Rehabilitation Centre within Queen Mary's Hospital, providing inpatient and outpatient prosthetic care for diverse patients, including complex upper and lower limb cases, congenital limb builds, and pediatric provisions. Our team includes physiotherapists, occupational therapists, rehabilitation consultants, nursing staff, psychologists, social workers, and an onsite gait lab team.

All prosthetic manufacturing is performed by skilled onsite technicians, promoting a collaborative approach to device design and manufacture, including clinics run by clinical support technicians.

Main duties of the job

This role involves managing a complex caseload, requiring clinical expertise in at least one prosthetic area, with opportunities for specialization. The post is key in working with the prosthetic team and wider NHS MDT to improve service delivery. The successful candidate will be part of the senior clinical team and mentor less experienced staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure high-quality patient care and smooth service operation.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across Queen Mary’s Hospital and the wider Trust, including surgeons and consultants.
• Develop expertise in a specific prosthetic practice area, preferably upper limb, osseointegration, or complex limb builds.
• Share knowledge and mentor junior colleagues, graduates, and students.
• Contribute to in-service training sessions.
• Support service development and improvements for patients at Queen Mary’s and St George’s Hospitals.

About us

We are seeking an experienced Prosthetist eager to develop their career within our large, dynamic team in Roehampton.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Skills and Personal Attributes

• Proven experience working successfully at a senior level as a Prosthetist.
• Committed to high standards of patient care and best practices.
• Experience working within high-performing teams.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of building strong relationships.
• Ambitious and proactive in service and product improvement.
• Good judgment and decision-making skills in complex situations.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to seek advice when needed.
• Efficient in prioritizing, planning, and organizing with conflicting priorities.
• Positive attitude with attention to detail.
• Strong numeracy and literacy skills.
• Proficient with IT systems such as Word, Excel, REHAPP.

Qualifications (Essential)

• BSc in Prosthetics and Orthotics
• Certified Prosthetist
• HND in Prosthetics
• Full HCPC Registration

Additional Information

This role is subject to a DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. Applicants requiring UK sponsorship are welcome; further details available on our website. Applicants must hold current UK professional registration.