Swansea Bay University Health Board

Advanced Prosthetist

The closing date is 20 October 2025

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.

Details

Date posted

06 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£48,527 to £55,532 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

130-AHP085-0925

Job locations

Morriston Hospital

Heol Maes Eglwys

Swansea

SA6 6LG


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for a detailed outline of the job requirements. This is available for you bilingually, in English and Welsh.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for a detailed outline of the job requirements. This is available for you bilingually, in English and Welsh.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

  • BSc Honours Degree. Prosthetics/Orthotics or equivalent qualification.
  • Post-graduate level qualification or experience in relevant clinical or managerial area to Masters degree level (or working towards).
  • Experience in measuring, fitting, assessing and evaluating the function of a broad range of bespoke and stock prostheses.
  • Understanding of the Prosthetic Clinical process and ability to apply current best practice to designated client group.
  • HCPC Registered

Desirable

  • Extensive post registration clinical experience providing a broad range of experience in prosthetic service provision.
  • Experience of autonomous caseload management, comprising assessment, planning intervention and evaluation within relevant clinical area.

Qualifications

Desirable

  • Membership BAPO.
Person Specification

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

  • BSc Honours Degree. Prosthetics/Orthotics or equivalent qualification.
  • Post-graduate level qualification or experience in relevant clinical or managerial area to Masters degree level (or working towards).
  • Experience in measuring, fitting, assessing and evaluating the function of a broad range of bespoke and stock prostheses.
  • Understanding of the Prosthetic Clinical process and ability to apply current best practice to designated client group.
  • HCPC Registered

Desirable

  • Extensive post registration clinical experience providing a broad range of experience in prosthetic service provision.
  • Experience of autonomous caseload management, comprising assessment, planning intervention and evaluation within relevant clinical area.

Qualifications

Desirable

  • Membership BAPO.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Swansea Bay University Health Board

Address

Morriston Hospital

Heol Maes Eglwys

Swansea

SA6 6LG


Employer's website

https://sbuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Swansea Bay University Health Board

Address

Morriston Hospital

Heol Maes Eglwys

Swansea

SA6 6LG


Employer's website

https://sbuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Head of Service

Peter McCarthy

peter.mccarthy@wales.nhs.uk

01792703015

Details

Date posted

06 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£48,527 to £55,532 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

130-AHP085-0925

Job locations

Morriston Hospital

Heol Maes Eglwys

Swansea

SA6 6LG


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