Prosthetist – Manchester

Opcare; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday allowance 35–41 days

Death in Service

Refer a Friend incentive

Enhanced Family Leave/Pay

Industry leading training

Job summary

Opcare is seeking a Prosthetist for our Manchester-based service, delivering high-quality orthotic care within the NHS Manchester Foundation Trust network. The role involves MDT collaboration, complex case management, patient education, and ongoing service development in a dynamic clinic environment.

You will work with an on-site workshop, developing and implementing personalized orthotic treatment plans while staying abreast of the latest clinical techniques.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in prosthetics or orthotics setting.
• Experience handling complex cases in adult and paediatric care.
• Strong communication and proactive work style.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality care for all patients and ensure smooth service operations.
• Collaborate with MDTs to plan and implement patient care.
• Lead on initiatives within the service development plan.

Skills

3+ years exp

Complex casework

Communication skills

Self-starter

Job description

We are currently seeking a Prosthetist who is looking for an opportunity to develop their career at our service based in Manchester

Opcare has been providing Prosthetic and Orthotic services to the NHS Manchester Foundation Trust for over 15 years. The Prosthetics service is located in the Specialised Ability Centre Manchester.

We work in conjunction with a consultant led multi-disciplinary team, to deliver excellent services to over 2,500 patients. There is a complex mix of patients who attend the MDT and extended practice clinics, which presents opportunities to be involved in a wide and varied remit.

At the Manchester Centre there is a large on-site workshop where our highly skilled teams provide a collaborative working approach to patient device design and manufacture. We work together to support the patients and make a real difference to people’s lives.

We aim to deliver a first-class service for users whilst applying the most advanced clinical and technical solutions available to patients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure the delivery of high-quality care for all patients and the smooth running of the service.
• Working closely with MDT’s.
• Inputting and leading on initiatives within the service development plan.
• Conduct comprehensive assessment of patients to determine their orthotic needs.
• Develop and implement personalised orthotic treatment plans.
• Stay up to date with the latest advancements in orthotic technology and practices.
• Provide excellent patient care, education, and support throughout the treatment process.
• Assessing, measuring, casting, fitting, suppling, reviewing and adjusting orthoses as required.
• Maintaining appropriate clinical notes.

Skills & Experience:

• A minimum of 3 years work experience.
• Demonstrated experience of complex casework in adult and paediatric care.
• Self-starter with a flexible and pro‑active approach.
• Ability to build strong working relationships through effective verbal and written communication.

Qualifications:

The successful candidate must possess one of the following qualifications:

And in addition, must have:

• Full HCPC Registration
• A valid UK Driving Licence
• The ability to meet the requirements of an Enhanced Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) Check

What we Offer:

• Incremental holiday allowance starting at 35 days, up to 41 days (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Death in Service (3x basic salary)
• Refer a Friend incentive scheme
• Enhanced Family Leave/Pay
• Industry leading training opportunities

Why Join Us?

At AM Healthcare Group, we are dedicated to enhancing the lives of individuals who rely on mobility and accessibility solutions. As an international group of companies, we provide innovative products and services that make a real difference in people’s daily lives.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer with a firm commitment to diversity and inclusion across all areas of our organisation. As a Disability Confident Employer, we actively welcome applications from individuals of all abilities. If you require any support or adjustments during the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

We are also a proud signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, and we encourage applications from veterans, reservists, and members of the wider armed forces community.

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