Graduate Prosthetist

Blatchford is an innovative, multi-award-winning, global, manufacturer of some of the world’s most advanced prosthetic technology, bespoke seating solutions and orthotic devices, as well as a provider of wider clinical services.

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

Working in partnership with the NHS, Blatchford provides the Prosthetic service In Brighton.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Graduate Prosthetist at our Brighton centre.

This is a highly varied role where you will treat a wide range of patients and work in collaboration with a multi-disciplinary clinical team.

The role:

As a Graduate Prosthetist you will use your clinical skill and experience to contribute to the delivery of a first-class Prosthetic Clinical Service.

We are seeking a Graduate Prosthetist with broad-based experience who is looking for an opportunity to develop and contribute.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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?

Essential skills and experience

• Degree qualified in Prosthetics and Orthotics.
• 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.
• Be able to manage difficult, challenging, and sensitive situations.
• Good judgment and decision-making skills

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

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 Graduate Prosthetist position, please apply now.