Prosthetist

The Methodist Church in Britain; Newsham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kent and Medway Prosthetic Centre, operated by Steeper Group, provides prosthetic and orthotic care within a new clinic. The prosthetist will assess patients, measure and fit devices, and participate in prescribing decisions as part of a multidisciplinary team with physiotherapists and occupational therapists.

Registration with HPCP as a prosthetic clinician and at least three years of clinical prosthetics experience are required to deliver high-quality patient care within this centre.

Qualifications

• BSc Hons in Prosthetics and Orthotics or equivalent.
• HPCP registration as a prosthetic clinician.
• Minimum 3 years clinical experience as a prosthetist.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' prosthetic needs through clinical examination and gait analysis.
• Measure, cast, fit and deliver prostheses for alignment, comfort and durability.
• Monitor fit and mechanical performance over time and prevent complications.
• Take the lead in prescribing prosthetic interventions.
• Work as a core member of the multidisciplinary team.
• Communicate clearly with colleagues, patients, families and carers.
• Give clear instructions to technical staff on making or modifying devices.

Skills

Prosthetics

Clinical assessment

Gait analysis

Prosthetic fitting

Education

BSc Hons in Prosthetics and Orthotics

Job description

Prosthetist post at the Kent and Medway Prosthetic Centre, run by Steeper Group, a supplier of orthotic, prosthetic and assistive technology products. The work centres on assessing patients' prosthetic needs, then measuring, casting, fitting and maintaining prostheses, and taking part in prescribing decisions. The centre has recently moved into a new purpose-built clinic and works as a multidisciplinary team alongside physiotherapists and occupational therapists. Fit depends on HPCP registration and at least three years' clinical experience as a prosthetist.

What the job involves

• Assess patients' prosthetic needs through clinical examination, gait analysis and review of functional goals
• Measure, cast, fit and deliver prostheses for alignment, comfort and durability
• Monitor fit and mechanical performance over time and act early to prevent complications
• Take the lead in prescribing prosthetic interventions
• Use evidence-based clinical decisions to improve outcomes and meet contractual and professional standards
• Work as a core member of the multidisciplinary team
• Communicate clearly with colleagues, patients, families and carers
• Give clear instructions to technical staff on making or modifying devices
• Take part in case discussions, joint clinics and patient reviews
• Develop a wide range of knowledge and experience in distinct areas, some specialist

What’s required

Qualifications

• BSc Hons in Prosthetics and Orthotics or equivalent

Registration & licences

• HPCP registration as a prosthetic clinician

Experience

• Minimum 3 years clinical experience working as a prosthetist

Nice to have

• Experience prescribing lower limb and upper limb prosthetics
• Some clinical experience alongside HPCP registration