Advanced Prosthetist

Job summary

THIS POST IS FIXED TERM FOR 6 MONTHS. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN APPLYING FOR THE SECONDMENT POSITION, YOU MUST OBTAIN PERMISSION FROM YOUR CURRENT LINE MANAGER PRIOR TO APPLYING FOR THIS POST.

Offer specialised expertise within the Prosthetic Service, leading by example, and demonstrating good practice, openness andresponsiveness to emerging evidence.o Independently prescribe, manage and deliver a defined Prosthetic Service to both adult and paediatrics caseloads, including thosewith complex needs using evidence based /client centred principles, to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate outcomes ofprosthetic intervention whilst maintaining associated records.o Organise this efficiently and effectively regarding clinical priorities and use of time.o Provide highly developed expertise within the MDT setting.o Regularly supervise Prosthetic Students on practice placements.o Participate in the planning, development and evaluation of the Prosthetic Service within the team and holding responsibility fordefined projects. E.g. audit Principal Responsibilities.o Undertake prosthetic assessment, prescription and treatment of patients with a variety of routine and complex needs.

Main duties of the job

Autonomously manage a highly specialised prosthetic caseload, organising this effectively and efficiently around other professionalduties e.g. teaching, audit, development.o Autonomously plan and schedule out-patient clinics and hospital ward visits when necessary to ensure optimal use of clinical time.o Organise individual prosthetic product reviews with suppliers in order to resolve problems or issues that may occasionally occur.o Develop and implement the delivery of professional competencies, systems and training packages, to ensure the effective running ofthe team.

Fixed Term for 6 months to cover maternity leave.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

We believe staff are our best asset and wewant you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.

As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.

You might be a nurse ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you.

There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand volunteering roles available.

We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.

Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show thatour commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.

If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery,with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.