Principal Prosthetist

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Principal Prosthetist to join our specialist team based at the West Midlands Rehabilitation Centre, Selly Oak, Birmingham.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 salaryRelocation allowance25 days holiday (rising with service)Opportunity to purchase additional holiday.PensionPaid HCPC RegistrationStrong CPD programme, tailored to individual development needs.Ongoing internal and external training and coursesDiscounted shopping and leisure activitiesHealth cash planCycle 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 experienceQualified in Prosthetics/OrthoticsHCPC registrationMember of BAPO/ISPO (desirable)Experience in a wide range of prosthetic provisionExperience of gait analysis/pressure measurement systemsAble to prioritise and manage your own workload and that of othersExcellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of communicating with colleagues at all levelsBe able to manage difficult, challenging and sensitive situationsGood judgment and decision-making skillsWe 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.