Graduate Prosthetist
1 day ago
Sheffield
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 existing team based at the Northern General Hospital, Sheffield. 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. The team supports innovation including scanning and service development through evaluation, patient engagement, outcomes, and research. 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.
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