Job summary
We require a flexible, dynamic and enthusiastic individual to join our amputee rehabilitation team, who will play a key role in the delivery of high quality treatment and care to patients.
To provide clinical, scientific and advisory services to patients for their rehabilitation by restoration, using prosthetics, within key areas of upper and lower limb amputation or deficiency due to a variety of causes including Congenital Deficiency, Diabetes, Orthopaedic, Vascular and Trauma cases.
You will undertake detailed assessments in conjunction with the Centre's Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) to enable personalised care plans, facilitating provision of clinically suitable, prosthetic limb prescriptions (clinical/technical) for amputees and patients with congenital limb absence.
You will be clinically responsible for the provision of treatment of patients under the supervision of Senior Prosthetists.
You will work within professional and Trust guidelines at all times and through informed consent and will ensure the best prosthetic treatment outcome for our patients within agreed resources.
Main duties of the job
To provide clinical, scientific and advisory services to patients for their rehabilitation by restoration, using prosthetics, within key areas of upper and lower limb amputation or deficiency due to a variety of causes including Congenital Deficiency, Diabetes, Orthopaedic, Vascular and Trauma cases.
To carry out clinical examination and evaluation of patients' prosthetic needs.
To formulate design (prescription) of prostheses, selecting materials and components.
To manage own clinics, arranging appointments and times with patients and other members of MDT when appropriate and possible.
To maintain accurate and timely information on SMRC and Trust recognised systems.
To participate in audit, research, governance, complex case review, service improvement and SMRC/Trust mandatory training and meetings.
About us
Preston SpecialistMobility Rehabilitation Centre (SMRC) is part of the Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
The SMRC is a regional Centre, providing Prosthetic, Orthotic, Wheelchair and Specialist Seating services throughout Lancashire, South Cumbria and beyond.
We are one of 9 centres that were awarded Specialist War Veteran Centre status with the associated Specialist facilities (e.g. high specification rehabilitation exercise area).
The Centre has a truly multidisciplinary team including; Consultant in Amputee Rehabilitation, Prosthetists, Prosthetic Technicians, Orthotists, Psychologist, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Nursing Team, Assistant Practitioners, Physical Training Instructors, Rehabilitation Engineers and Administration Teams.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To undertake detailed assessments in conjunction with the Centres Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) to enable personalised care plans, facilitating provision of clinically suitable, prosthetic limb prescriptions (clinical/technical) for amputees and patients with congenital limb absence.
The post holder will be clinically responsible for the provision of treatment of patients under the supervision of Senior Prosthetists.
To formulate design (prescription) of prostheses, selecting materials and components.
To manage own clinics, arranging appointments and times with patients and other members of MDT when appropriate and possible.
To assist and support the Consultant in Rehabilitation Medicine and work as part of the prosthetic team in the safe and effective management of prosthetic patients.
To ensure appropriate prescription and treatment is delivered based on assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care to meet patient needs in accordance with agreed local and National standards, evidence based guidelines and decision making.
To perform fitting and evaluation of prostheses including static and dynamic alignments and make adjustments where necessary to ensure fit, function, comfort and quality.
To maintain and develop own professional competence and seek to extend the scope of personal knowledge and skills within the scope of the role and professional practice.
To proactively engage with patients, relatives and carers to seek their views, gain consent and keep them informed about their treatment and care, communicating information effectively.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To undertake detailed assessments in conjunction with the Centres Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) to enable personalised care plans, facilitating provision of clinically suitable, prosthetic limb prescriptions (clinical/technical) for amputees and patients with congenital limb absence.
The post holder will be clinically responsible for the provision of treatment of patients under the supervision of Senior Prosthetists.
To formulate design (prescription) of prostheses, selecting materials and components.
To manage own clinics, arranging appointments and times with patients and other members of MDT when appropriate and possible.
To assist and support the Consultant in Rehabilitation Medicine and work as part of the prosthetic team in the safe and effective management of prosthetic patients.
To ensure appropriate prescription and treatment is delivered based on assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care to meet patient needs in accordance with agreed local and National standards, evidence based guidelines and decision making.
To perform fitting and evaluation of prostheses including static and dynamic alignments and make adjustments where necessary to ensure fit, function, comfort and quality.
To maintain and develop own professional competence and seek to extend the scope of personal knowledge and skills within the scope of the role and professional practice.
To proactively engage with patients, relatives and carers to seek their views, gain consent and keep them informed about their treatment and care, communicating information effectively.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Education
Essential
- BSc (Hons) in Prosthetics and Orthotics or historical equivalent.
Desirable
- Is up to date and fit to practice safely.
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- A good knowledge of prosthetic theory, prescription, manufacture and delivery.
- A minimum of 3 years clinical experience, and knowledge of current prosthetic practice including interactions between Allied Health Professionals and Medical Consultants in rehabilitation.
- Previous experience in Microprocessor Controlled Knees (e.g. Genium, c-leg) and Multigrip hands (e.g. ilimb, Bebionic).
- Experience and knowledge of current prosthetic practice including interactions between Allied Health Professionals and Medical Consultants in rehabilitation.
- Knowledge of Quality Assurance Systems.
- Demonstrable comprehension of national and/or local issues affecting prosthetic services/provision.
Desirable
- Ability to manage a complex caseload with limited supervision.
- Experience of working within finite resources
Person Specification
Qualifications and Education
Essential
- BSc (Hons) in Prosthetics and Orthotics or historical equivalent.
Desirable
- Is up to date and fit to practice safely.
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- A good knowledge of prosthetic theory, prescription, manufacture and delivery.
- A minimum of 3 years clinical experience, and knowledge of current prosthetic practice including interactions between Allied Health Professionals and Medical Consultants in rehabilitation.
- Previous experience in Microprocessor Controlled Knees (e.g. Genium, c-leg) and Multigrip hands (e.g. ilimb, Bebionic).
- Experience and knowledge of current prosthetic practice including interactions between Allied Health Professionals and Medical Consultants in rehabilitation.
- Knowledge of Quality Assurance Systems.
- Demonstrable comprehension of national and/or local issues affecting prosthetic services/provision.
Desirable
- Ability to manage a complex caseload with limited supervision.
- Experience of working within finite resources
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
