Prosthetic Technician

Kent and Medway NHS & Social Care Partnership Trust; Gillingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider in Gillingham is seeking a Prosthetic Technician to deliver high-quality prosthetic equipment and provide technical support. The role involves mechanical repairs and socket fabrication with a focus on professional development. Ideal for those with technical skills and experience working with engineering equipment.

Qualifications

• Experience working with hand tools and light engineering equipment.
• Ability to undertake mechanical repairs with patients.
• Understanding of construction, assembly, and maintenance of prosthetic devices.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support in delivering high-quality prosthetic equipment.
• Liaise with the Consultant and multidisciplinary team.
• Fabricate all types of prosthetic sockets according to technical standards.

Skills

Technical skills with hand tools

Experience with light engineering equipment

Ability to fabricate prosthetic sockets

Job description

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Do you have technical skills and experience working with hand tools, light engineering equipment, and materials? If so, we would like to hear from you.

We are a specialist service covering Kent, Medway, and Bromley. Please note: The Prosthetic Service is currently transferring to a different provider.

Our established facility offers a fully integrated service with high-quality equipment and support.

You will work closely with the Lead Prosthetic and Clinical Support Technician and Lead Specialist Equipment Coordinator to provide professional, enthusiastic support, ensuring ongoing professional development through Appraisal (IR), CPD, training, and regular 1-2-1 sessions.

Your role involves providing technical support to ensure the delivery of high-quality prosthetic equipment to patients, liaising with the Consultant and multidisciplinary team.

Once experienced, you will undertake mechanical repairs with patients, with clinical support available.

You will use tooling and machinery to understand the construction, assembly, function, limitations, maintenance, and repair of common prosthetic hardware devices, following manufacturer specifications.

You will fabricate all types of prosthetic sockets according to technical standards.

Join us in the Garden of England, where we offer excellent professional development and a high quality of life.

We are Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust (KMPT), serving 1.8 million people with mental health, learning disability, and specialist services.

The Trust, rated Good overall by CQC and Outstanding for Care, employs 3,283 staff across 66 buildings and 33 locations over 1,450 square miles.

Join friendly, diverse colleagues committed to providing excellent care to service users and their families. Our work culture values kindness and compassion, recognizing everyone’s vital role.

Our strategy:

Mission: To deliver brilliant care through brilliant people.

Vision: To provide outstanding care and work in partnership to deliver it where needed, for every service user, every time.

For more, check out our recruitment videos on YouTube.

For further details or informal visits, contact:

• Name: Robert Hollamby
• Job title: Lead Prosthetic and Clinical Technician
• Email: [e-mail]
• Phone: [phone]

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care

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