Blatchford is a multi-award winning, global 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 are proud to be the sole provider of Prosthetic and Orthotics services for the Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre at Standford Hall.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Prosthetist-Orthotist to join our small team at this unique facility.

The role

As Prosthetist-Orthotist, provide and promote a high standard of prosthetic and orthotic care and treatment across a range of amputation levels and patient pathologies ensuring best practice is applied in a multi-disciplinary team environment.

Key duties:

• Providing a high standard of prosthetic and orthotic care to all patients across a range of amputation levels and pathologies.
• Assessing, measuring, casting and fitting patients and rectifying models, using traditional methods and CADCAM where appropriate
• Ensuring that patients’ individual needs are respected with an emphasis on clear explanations of proposed interventions
• Prioritising workload and using time effectively to meet deadlines.
• Identifying service improvements to ensure efficient and effective use of resources
• Developing a good relationship with work colleagues in the clinical, technical, military and administrative fields

What are we looking for?

As Prosthetist-Orthotist, you will have the following.

Key skills

• BSc and BSc (Hons) Prosthetics & Orthotics
• HCPC registration
• Membership of BAPO/ISPO
• Previous experience as a Prosthetist/Orthotist working with both upper and lower extremities.
• Previous experience working with trauma patients.
• Problem solving skills
• Good written and oral communications skills
• Team player with the ability to work autonomously
• General IT skills – word, PowerPoint, email
• Driving Licence

What can we offer you?

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 25 days holiday – increased after service.
• Option to purchase additional holiday.
• On demand pay.
• Pension
• Health cash plan
• Discounted shopping/leisure activity vouchers
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Opportunity to be part of an award-winning organisation with a culture that centres around our core values; courage, learning, integrity, collaboration, and innovation.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of highly skilled and experienced team, working within a unique environment.