Job description
To provide high quality prosthetic care, and develop a wide range of knowledge and experience in distinct areas of practice that can be specialist in nature.
Patient Assessment and Clinical Care
Conduct thorough assessments of patients' prosthetic needs through clinical examination, gait analysis, and evaluation of functional goals.
Measure, cast, fit, and deliver prostheses tailored to individual needs, ensuring optimal biomechanical alignment, comfort, and durability.
Monitor and maintain the fit and mechanical performance of prostheses over time, addressing issues proactively to prevent complications.
Utilise evidence-based clinical decision-making to support improved outcomes and meet contractual and professional standards.
2.
Multidisciplinary Collaboration
Work as a core member of the multidisciplinary team, contributing clinical expertise while respecting the contributions of other professionals.
Take the lead in prescribing appropriate prosthetic interventions and communicate clearly with colleagues, patients, families, and carers.
Provide clear, concise instructions to technical staff for the manufacture or modification of devices, ensuring safety, precision, and timeliness.
Participate in case discussions, joint clinics, and patient reviews with physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and other specialists.
3. Clinical Governance and Quality Assurance
Participate in clinical audit, outcomes tracking, incident reporting, and service development projects as part of the clinical governance framework.
Maintain accurate, timely, and comprehensive patient records, ensuring compliance with HCPC, GDPR, and Data Protection legislation.
Ensure all job sheets, stock records, and associated documentation are completed with clarity and accuracy to support invoicing and audit trails.
Contribute to service evaluation, quality improvement initiatives, and innovation in clinical and operational practice.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide high quality prosthetic care, and develop a wide range of knowledge and experience in distinct areas of practice that can be specialist in nature.
Patient Assessment and Clinical Care
Conduct thorough assessments of patients' prosthetic needs through clinical examination, gait analysis, and evaluation of functional goals.
Measure, cast, fit, and deliver prostheses tailored to individual needs, ensuring optimal biomechanical alignment, comfort, and durability.
Monitor and maintain the fit and mechanical performance of prostheses over time, addressing issues proactively to prevent complications.
Utilise evidence-based clinical decision-making to support improved outcomes and meet contractual and professional standards.
2.
Multidisciplinary Collaboration
Work as a core member of the multidisciplinary team, contributing clinical expertise while respecting the contributions of other professionals.
Take the lead in prescribing appropriate prosthetic interventions and communicate clearly with colleagues, patients, families, and carers.
Provide clear, concise instructions to technical staff for the manufacture or modification of devices, ensuring safety, precision, and timeliness.
Participate in case discussions, joint clinics, and patient reviews with physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and other specialists.
3. Clinical Governance and Quality Assurance
Participate in clinical audit, outcomes tracking, incident reporting, and service development projects as part of the clinical governance framework.
Maintain accurate, timely, and comprehensive patient records, ensuring compliance with HCPC, GDPR, and Data Protection legislation.
Ensure all job sheets, stock records, and associated documentation are completed with clarity and accuracy to support invoicing and audit trails.
Contribute to service evaluation, quality improvement initiatives, and innovation in clinical and operational practice.