Senior Prosthetist - Roehampton

Exciting opportunity to be a part of one of Opcare's flagship prosthetic services

Opcare, part of AM Healthcare, is the largest supplier of prosthetic and orthotic services to the NHS. We aim to continuously improve our services and develop our staff.

Looking to advance your career?

Want to join one of the UK's fastest-growing clinical service delivery companies?

Do you:

• Want to join an organization that prioritizes patient care and focuses on improving lives through innovation and service development?
• Want to be part of a team that emphasizes staff and people development?
• Have access to innovative orthotic 3D printing technologies?

The role involves being a key member of the senior clinical team, providing mentoring to less experienced prosthetists, graduates, and students. The prosthetic department at Queen Mary's Hospital includes a multidisciplinary team comprising prosthetists, orthotists, consultants, nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, a psychologist, and other referring teams. The successful candidate will work closely with this team to enhance service delivery. The role emphasizes patient-centered care, innovation, and service development. Additionally, the candidate will utilize evidence-based practices and participate in clinical audits aligned with clinical governance standards.

Opcare has provided prosthetic services in Roehampton since 2008 and has recently renewed the contract. This role offers an excellent opportunity to improve service delivery. Key reasons to join us include:

• Large, diverse, and collaborative prosthetic team
• Strong multidisciplinary teamwork
• Inpatient and outpatient services
• Upper limb specialization
• On-site workshop with skilled technicians
• Gait laboratory
• Research-oriented environment
• Staff gym and exercise classes
• Proximity to Richmond Park

• Use various shape capture methods for fitting and delivering prostheses efficiently.
• Mentor students, graduates, and apprentices.
• Support colleagues with less experience.
• Treat all patients with dignity, keeping them informed about their treatment.
• Lead by example to motivate the prosthetic team to meet patient and business objectives.
• Assist with reporting tasks alongside the clinical lead.
• Help the team achieve KPI targets.
• Collaborate with the Workshop Manager to address quality issues and minimize waste.
• Accurately record patient details and process orders using IT systems like REHAPP.
• Set objectives with your manager and report on progress regularly.
• Work within HCPC ethical guidelines.
• Engage in continuing professional development and maintain your CPD portfolio.
• Participate in clinical audits.

The successful candidate will join a dynamic team and receive training to develop their skills, supporting the delivery of high-quality, innovative patient care.

• Proven experience as a Prosthetist working with various limb differences.
• Upper limb experience is preferred but not essential.
• Committed to high standards of patient care.
• Experience working in collaborative, high-performing teams.
• Positive, proactive attitude.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Diplomatic and assertive as needed.
• Ability to prioritize, plan, and organize effectively.
• Sound judgment and decision-making skills in complex situations.
• Self-motivated and proactive.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills.
• Confidentiality and professionalism.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Full DBS clearance.

• BSc in Prosthetics & Orthotics
• Certified Prosthetist/Orthotist
• HND in Prosthetics

Must be fully HCPC registered.

• Competitive salary
• Industry-leading training opportunities
• Access to advanced scanning and 3D printing technology
• Management development programs
• Participation in UK and global conferences

AM Healthcare is an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and inclusion across all operations.