Prosthetist/Orthotist

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.

We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Prosthetist/Orthotist or Dual Practitioner to join our team delivering the Prosthetics and Orthotic service on behalf of the NHS in Northamptonshire.

***We are happy to offer flexible working arrangements***

The role:

As an experienced Prosthetist/Orthotist you will bring a broad base of clinical experience to this dynamic team of Prosthetists, Orthotists and Technicians. The Northamptonshire Service offers a high level of clinical facilities with on-site workshops, gait analysis and pressure measurement systems. Joint MDT clinics are also held within the Northampton and Kettering General Hospitals and local schools.

At this well-established setting, you will also have the scope to introduce a specialist neuro clinic, supporting care pathways for patients following Acute and Community discharge.

Key Responsibilities:

• Treating a complex range of patients, using the latest technology including CAD CAM.
• Providing a high standard of Prosthetic & Orthotic care and treatment across a range of amputation levels and pathologies always ensuring best practice.
• Assessing, casting/scanning, fitting, supplying, reviewing, and adjusting orthoses across lower limb amputation levels.
• Managing your patient’s case, ensuring needs are respected and the patient is informed throughout the process.
• Maintaining appropriate clinical notes and records
• Making a proactive contribution to the Service Contract and Company as a whole
• Maintaining your own up to date knowledge of available components and a good understanding of their functions to ensure well-fitting prostheses.

What are we looking for?

Essential skills and experience

• Qualified in Prosthetics/Orthotics
• HCPC registration
• Significant UK clinical experience and a solid understanding of the NHS.
• Experience in lower limb prosthetics/Orthotics
• Experience or have a desire to be involved in audit or service evaluation.
• Strong communication skills
• Team player
• Member of BAPO/ISPO (desirable)

What can we offer you?

• Competitive salary
• Relocation allowance
• 25 days holiday (rising with service)
• Opportunity to purchase additional holiday.
• Pension
• Paid HCPC Registration
• Protected CPD programme, tailored to individual development needs.
• Ongoing internal and external training and courses
• Discounted shopping and leisure activities
• Discounted gym membership
• Health cash plan
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Refer a friend incentive scheme.

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 Prosthetist/Orthotist role, please apply now.