Experienced Prosthetic / Orthotic Technician
Organisation
Dorset Orthopaedic is one of the UK's leading providers of prosthetic, orthotic, silicone and rehabilitation services. The company was established 30 years ago and is now the UK private patient care division of Ottobock plc. We pride ourselves in continually seeking to understand our patients’ unique requirements and deliver individual personalised care. It's this bespoke service and attention to detail that has gained us our reputation for quality and personalised service since 1989.
Dorset Orthopaedic is passionate about pioneering prosthetic and orthotic rehab and we wish to recruit an experienced technician who is keen to uphold and drive the quality of in-house manufacture. Our technicians are key members of our multidisciplinary team who can assist the team in delivering exceptional clinical services.
Salary
Competitive, based on experience to include additional company benefits, such as private medical insurance, income protection, enhanced pension, and additional buy back holidays (after qualifying period).
Location
Primary location Bredbury, Manchester with additional support across clinics if required
Contract type
Permanent full-time position, 40 hours a week
Closing date
Friday 29th March 2024
Job Description
We are pleased to offer an exciting role as part of our technical team within the multi-disciplinary service in our Manchester Clinic. The candidate would be working alongside Prosthetists and Physiotherapists to ensure a holistic provision of rehabilitation. The successful candidate will be part of a team of six Manchester based technicians.
Candidates should have a minimum of five years technical experience in prosthetics or orthotic manufacture. A strong understanding of health and safety within a workshop environment and ability to work with Information technology is also required.
A dynamic and proactive approach to self-development, with a keen desire to learn and expand your manufacturing skills is essential.
Essential Requirements:
- 3 Years prosthetic or Orthotic Technician Experience
- IT literate
The successful candidate will be required to:
- Provide orthoses as required
- Liaise with management team, case managers and solicitors
- Record and update medical records
- Work alone and alongside a multi-disciplinary team
- Record outcome measures and contribute to auditing, research and development
- Have a full UK driving licence
Applications
Interested applicants should send a copy of their CV with covering letter to Andrew Nobbs, andrewn@dorset-ortho.com .
Closing date for applications are 29th March 2024