Graduate Prosthetist Newcastle upon Tyne, England
Job description
Blatchford is a multi-award winning 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 now have an exciting opportunity for a Graduate Prosthetist to join our team on our contract at the Freeman Hospital, Newcastle.
As well as an experienced team of Prosthetists, the centre has a fully equipped prosthetic workshop with skilled technicians that manufacture bespoke prosthetic devices. The team use Rodin CAD system for scanning and digital modelling. There is close MDT working with the NHS team with a Specialist Consultant in Amputee Rehabilitation, Physios, OTs, Specialist Nurses and Rehabilitation Assistants as well as support staff.
The service treats all amputation levels in adults and children and covers the North Cumbria area as well as out of area referrals from NHS Scotland, South Cumbria, and the Northeast of England. The centre deals with pain management, wound healing and health screening to prevent further limb loss, with counselling available on site.
Working in this busy, dedicated amputee rehabilitation unit provides a great opportunity for a recently graduated Prosthetist to further develop their skills.
To be considered for the role:
- You must be qualified in Prosthetics/ Orthotics
- HCPC registered
- Membership of BAPO or ISPO is also desirable
What we can offer:
- Competitive salary
- 25 days holiday increasing with service
- Opportunity to buy additional holiday
- Structured graduate training programme
- Support and mentoring from an experienced team
- Dedicated CPD time
- On-demand pay
- Stakeholder pension
- Discounted leisure/shopping activities
- Discounted gym membership
- Health cash plan
- Cycle to work scheme
