Graduate Prosthetist

Blatchford is a multi-award-winning manufacturer of some of the world’s most advanced prosthetic technology, bespoke seating solutions and orthotic devices. Our evidence-based approach and commitment to continuously challenge possibilities ensures our mobility solutions prioritise the wellbeing and long-term health of our users.

Through science, technology, and maintaining a clear focus on people, we make mobility possible.

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

As a Graduate Prosthetist you will work as an integral member of a strong MDT in this busy centre, where you will have the opportunity to further develop your experience in all areas of prosthetics.

Including upper and lower limb, paediatrics plus a high volume of complex patient cases.

The role

Key duties:

• Assessing, measuring, casting, fitting, delivering, reviewing, and adjusting prosthesis as required across a range of amputation levels.
• Managing patient expectations, ensuring needs are respected and that the patient is kept fully informed.
• Maintaining appropriate clinical notes and records
• Maintaining an up to date Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Portfolio
• Participating in postgraduate training courses arranged by the company or local centre.
• Attending meetings and conferences.

What are we looking for?

As a Graduate Prosthetist you will have the following.

Key skills

• Degree qualified in Prosthetics and Orthotics, or equivalent.
• HCPC registration
• BAPO or ISPO (desirable).
• Experience in lower limb prosthetics
• Experience in delivering a range of prosthetic clinics.
• Experience or have a desire to be involved in audit or service evaluation.

What can we offer you?

• A structured graduate training programme
• In house and external clinical training
• On-going support and one to one mentoring from experienced clinicians
• CPD support to further develop your clinical skills
• Opportunities to dual practice
• Competitive salary
• 25 days holiday increasing with service
• Opportunity to purchase additional holiday
• Contributory pension
• Discounted shopping and leisure activities
• Health cash plan
• Cycle to work scheme
• On demand pay

If you want to start your career with Blatchford, in this highly rewarding, clinical challenging environment, please apply now.