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We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Prosthetist to join our team in Cambridge. This role is a fixed term contract (FTC) of 12 months for maternity cover.
Job Responsibility
Demonstrates sound clinical experience across a diverse range of patient groups and conditions and applies expert problem-solving skills and clinical reasoning to provide evidence-based care
Provides expert second opinions and clinical guidance, leading multidisciplinary team (MDT) decision-making and supporting complex case management
Works independently within established protocols, adhering to prescription guidelines with minimal supervision
Supports and advises colleagues on cost-effective clinical solutions, ensuring alignment with prescription guidelines and service standards
Leads training and development initiatives, mentoring less experienced clinicians, overseeing student placements and supporting graduate and work experience programmes
Delivers professional training and presentations to internal teams, external stakeholders, and at clinical or academic forums
Engages in regular CPD activities, including reflective practice, to maintain and develop clinical knowledge, and shares learning to enhance team-wide clinical knowledge
Actively leads audits, service evaluations, and local or cross-centre research providing guidance to colleagues on accurate documentation, data integrity, and effective written communication
Demonstrates strong awareness of key performance indicators (KPIs), ensuring practice aligns with service expectations and supporting colleagues to meet performance standards
Requirements
Highly developed interpersonal skills – including formal and informal communication
Proven record of working within an active, fast paced clinical environment
Evidence of involvement in specialist clinical focus within discipline through teaching, research or demonstrated skill
Experience of having an active, leadership role in an MDT environment
Working proactively and collaboratively in the team and wider trust
Interest in service development and/or evidence of involvement
Able to prioritise, plan and organise efficiently and work with multiple conflicting priorities.
BSc (Hons) in Prosthetics and Orthotics, or equivalent
HCPC registered
Nice to have
Published evidence of specialist work within clinical field
Sound working knowledge of Rehapp
Experience mentoring students or graduates
Knowledge or experience with CAD/CAM
Full driving licence
Relevant MSc, or postgraduate qualifications in a clinical area
Practice educator training
BAPO member
ISPO member
What we offer
Competitive market salary
Incremental holiday allowance staring at 35 days, increasing to 41 days with length of service (inclusive of bank holidays)