We have a fantastic opportunity for a Principal Prosthetistto join our specialist team based at the West Midlands Rehabilitation Centre, Selly Oak, Birmingham.

Read all the information about this opportunity carefully, then use the application button below to send your CV and application.

If you are an ambitious clinician, with a passion for Prosthetics, who is looking for a new challenge with an industry leading employer, we want to hear from you

What can we offer you?

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Relocation allowance
• 25 days holiday (rising with service)
• Opportunity to purchase additional holiday.
• Pension
• Paid HCPC Registration
• Strong CPD programme, tailored to individual development needs.
• Ongoing internal and external training and courses
• Discounted shopping and leisure activities
• Health cash plan
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Refer a friend incentive scheme.

The role:

As Principal Prosthetist, you will provide and promote a high standard of prosthetic care and treatment across a range of amputation levels, ensuring best practice, as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assessing, measuring, casting, fitting, delivering, supplying, reviewing, and adjusting prosthesis as required across a range of amputation levels.
• Casting and rectifying models using both traditional methods and CADCAM where appropriate.
• Managing patient expectations, ensuring needs are respected and that patients are kept informed throughout the process.
• Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team to ensure the most appropriate and effective treatment for patients.
• Providing training, mentorship and support to placement students, graduates, and less experienced members of the team.
• To identify and undertake clinical audit and/or research projects, in conjunction with the Service Manager and clinical leads.

What are we looking for?

Essential skills and experience

• Qualified in Prosthetics/Orthotics
• HCPC registration
• Member of BAPO/ISPO (desirable)
• Experience in a wide range of prosthetic provision
• Experience of gait analysis/pressure measurement systems
• Able to prioritise and manage your own workload and that of others
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of communicating with colleagues at all levels
• Be able to manage difficult, challenging and sensitive situations
• Good judgment and decision-making skills

We are a supportive and committed company, with a focused team, dedicated to improving patient care.

If you feel you have the background to be considered for this Principal Prosthetist, please apply now.