Prosthetist

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board in Cambridge are seeking an experienced Prosthetist to join our team on a 12-month fixed-term contract for maternity cover. You will work within a multidisciplinary team, delivering patient-centred care and using evidence-based practice to support complex cases.

HCPC registered with a BSc (Hons) in Prosthetics and Orthotics (or equivalent) is essential, with MSc or postgraduate clinical qualifications and teaching/mentoring experience highly desirable.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration is required.
• BSc (Hons) in Prosthetics and Orthotics or equivalent.
• MSc or postgraduate clinical qualification is desirable.
• Practice educator training or teaching experience preferred.
• Full driving licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead MDT decisions and provide expert clinical guidance.
• Deliver training and supervise student placements.
• Contribute to audits, service evaluations and research.
• Work within protocols and prescription guidelines with oversight.
• Mentor and support colleagues to maintain high standards.

Skills

HCPC registered

Full driving licence

Interpersonal skills

Leadership in MDT

Teaching / mentoring

CAD/CAM

Education

BSc (Hons) in Prosthetics and Orthotics

MSc or postgraduate clinical qualification

Practice educator training

ISPO member

Tools

CAD/CAM

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Prosthetist to join our team in Cambridge. This role is a fixed term contract (FTC) of 12 months for maternity cover. You would be joining a friendly and motivated team, with Prosthetists, Orthotists, Physiotherapists and a Rehabilitation consultant on site; allowing collaboration and comprehensive patient-centred care. Working within a multidisciplinary team encourages knowledge sharing, professional development, and innovative problem-solving for complex clinical cases. Our clinicians benefit from a supportive environment that enhances efficiency, learning, and quality of care.,

• Demonstrates sound clinical experience across a diverse range of patient groups and conditions and applies expert problem-solving skills and clinical reasoning to provide evidence-based care.
• Provides expert second opinions and clinical guidance, leading multidisciplinary team (MDT) decision-making and supporting complex case management.
• Works independently within established protocols, adhering to prescription guidelines with minimal supervision.
• Supports and advises colleagues on cost-effective clinical solutions, ensuring alignment with prescription guidelines and service standards.
• Leads training and development initiatives, mentoring less experienced clinicians, overseeing student placements and supporting graduate and work experience programmes.
• Delivers professional training and presentations to internal teams, external stakeholders, and at clinical or academic forums.
• Engages in regular CPD activities, including reflective practice, to maintain and develop clinical knowledge, and shares learning to enhance team-wide clinical knowledge.
• Actively leads audits, service evaluations, and local or cross-centre research providing guidance to colleagues on accurate documentation, data integrity, and effective written communication.
• Demonstrates strong awareness of key performance indicators (KPIs), ensuring practice aligns with service expectations and supporting colleagues to meet performance standards.
  BSc (Hons) in Prosthetics and Orthotics, or equivalent
• HCPC registered, Full driving licence
• Relevant MSc, or postgraduate qualifications in a clinical area.
• Practice educator training
• BAPO member
• ISPO member, Highly developed interpersonal skills including formal and informal communication
• Proven record of working within an active, fast paced clinical environment
• Evidence of involvement in specialist clinical focus within discipline through teaching, research or demonstrated skill
• Experience of having an active, leadership role in an MDT environment
• Working proactively and collaboratively in the team and wider trust
• Interest in service development and/or evidence of involvement
• Able to prioritise, plan and organise efficiently and work with multiple conflicting priorities, Published evidence of specialist work within clinical field.
• Sound working knowledge of Rehapp.
• Experience mentoring students or graduates
• Knowledge or experience with CAD/CAM
  You would be joining a friendly and motivated team, with Prosthetists, Orthotists, Physiotherapists and a Rehabilitation consultant on site; allowing collaboration and comprehensive patient-centred care. Working within a multidisciplinary team encourages knowledge sharing, professional development, and innovative problem-solving for complex clinical cases. Our clinicians benefit from a supportive environment that enhances efficiency, learning, and quality of care.