Senior Specialist Prosthetist: Lead Complex Care & Team

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full NHS terms and conditions

Relocation payment

Discounts for retailers

Well-being services

Flexible working

Job summary

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust in Birmingham is seeking a Highly Specialist Prosthetist to lead and develop a high‑quality prosthetics service for adults and children. You will manage a clinical caseload, supervise trainees and work with a multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, cost‑effective prosthetic prescriptions.

Responsibilities include advanced casting, fitting bespoke devices, and driving research, audits and training while ensuring compliance with professional

Qualifications

• BSc Honours Degree in Prosthetics or equivalent qualification.
• Current HCPC registration and maintenance of professional standards.
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.
• Member of the British Association of Prosthetists and Orthotists (BAPO).

Responsibilities

• Assess and develop treatment plans for patients with highly complex disabilities.
• Manage own caseload, supervise staff and students, and develop the prosthetic service.
• Specify, evaluate and modify bespoke prosthetic devices with manufacturing input.
• Communicate complex information clearly to patients, carers and colleagues.
• Provide clinical leadership, drive evidence-based service development and audits.
• Perform risk assessments and ensure safe use of equipment and documentation.

Skills

Assessment skills

Communication

Digital scanning

Team leadership

Clinical documentation

Education

BSc Honours Prosthetics

HCPC registration

CPD evidence

BAPO membership

Job description

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust in Birmingham is seeking a Highly Specialist Prosthetist to lead and develop a high‑quality prosthetics service for adults and children. You will manage a clinical caseload, supervise trainees and work with a multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, cost‑effective prosthetic prescriptions.

Responsibilities include advanced casting, fitting bespoke devices, and driving research, audits and training while ensuring compliance with professional