Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a new Prosthetic clinician to join our existing team in the vibrant coastal city of Portsmouth. Portsmouth has easy transport links to London and is situated close to the Isle of Wight with access to the countryside (South Downs) within 3040 minutes for hiking, cycling, and weekend trips. The city has a combination of historic attractions, a vibrant social scene and holds regulararts, music, and sporting events.
Main duties of the job
A prosthetist designs, fabricates, and fits artificial limbs (prostheses) for patients who have experienced limb loss due to congenital conditions, amputation, or injury, helping them to regain mobility, function, and independence. Their role involves assessing patient needs, working with technicians to create custom-fit devices, and providing follow-up care to ensure proper fit and function.
About us
Steeper Group is a true leader in the Orthotic, Prosthetic and Assistive Technology products. In the past 100 years we have grown to become one of the UKs largest suppliers. Steepers vision is to create lifes turning points, together. We aim to do this by delivering innovative prosthetic, orthotic and assistive technology products and responsive clinical services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide high quality prosthetic care, and develop a wide range of knowledge and experience in distinct areas of practice that can be specialist in nature
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Hons in Prosthetic and Orthotics or equivalent, required to qualify for HPCP registration
Desirable
- HPCP registered prosthetic clinician with some clinical experience desirable
Knowledge and skills
Desirable
- Experience in lower limb prosthetics and upper limb prosthetics prescribing
- Good computer skills and presentation skills
- Experience with Word, PowerPoint, Excel and other MS Office products
- Experience with Cad system desirable
- Good communicator
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Steeper Group
Address
St Mary’s Hospital
Milton Road
Portsmouth
PO3 6AD
United Kingdom
Employer's website
Graduate Prosthetist Portsmouth employer: Steeper Group
Steeper Group is an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity for Orthotic Technicians to make a meaningful impact on people's lives through innovative orthotic solutions. Located in Leeds, our supportive work culture fosters collaboration and professional growth, with benefits such as competitive salaries, incremental holiday allowances, and qualification support, ensuring that our employees thrive both personally and professionally.
