Orthotics & Prosthetics Associate Practitioner

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board; West of England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is seeking Associate Practitioners to support orthotics and prosthetics care. The role involves assisting in patient assessment, taking measurements and casts, and helping fit devices under supervision.

You will learn through on-site and remote supervision with NHS partnerships, contributing to patient education and follow-up care. Training and supervision are provided as part of a national programme, with opportunities to advance within a large

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Precise measurement and fabrication skills to ensure devices fit.
• Knowledge of anatomy and biomechanics is desirable; in-house training provided.

Responsibilities

• Assist in patient assessment and data collection.
• Support clinicians by gathering medical history and clinical information.
• Carry out measurements, casting, and scanning under supervision.
• Support device fitting and adjustments to optimise comfort and function.
• Provide clear patient education and coordinate follow-up and care.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Measurement and fabrication

Anatomy/biomechanics knowledge

Hand tools proficiency

Healthcare experience

Education

Level 2 Maths and English

Level 3 qualification (related area)

Care Certificate

Tools

Various hand tools

Job description

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is seeking Associate Practitioners to support orthotics and prosthetics care. The role involves assisting in patient assessment, taking measurements and casts, and helping fit devices under supervision.

You will learn through on-site and remote supervision with NHS partnerships, contributing to patient education and follow-up care. Training and supervision are provided as part of a national programme, with opportunities to advance within a large