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Job summary

Main area
Prosthetist
Grade
Band 6
Contract
Fixed term: 12 months (to cover maternity leave)
Hours
Part time - 18.75 hours per week
Job ref
130-AHP165-1024-A
Employer
Swansea Bay University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
Specialist Rehabilitation Centre, ALAC, Morriston Hospital
Town
Swansea
Salary
£37,898 - £45,637 per annum pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
02/01/2025 23:59

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Swansea Bay University Health Board logo

Senior Prosthetist

Band 6

Welcome to Swansea Bay University Health Board. We welcome applications from people who share our values: caring for each other, working together and always improving.    


Swansea Bay University Health Board reserve the right to close this vacancy after 24 hours if a large number of suitable applications are received. Therefore we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post.

Prior consideration for this vacancy will be given to staff currently awaiting redeployment and we therefore reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any stage.

The salary scale above has been agreed as part of the NHS Agenda for Change pay award for 2024/2025 and will be implemented in November 2024 backdated to 1st April 2024 where applicable. 


Applications may be submitted in Welsh.  Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.


 

Job overview

THIS POST IS FIXED TERM FOR 12 MONTHS  DUE TO FUNDING.

Are you a passionate Prosthetist looking for a meaningful role? Join our expert team in Swansea for up to 12 months of maternity cover. This part-time role offers a great opportunity to gain clinical experience, whether you're a recent graduate or seeking a change of environment.

 

 

Main duties of the job

Why Join Us?

  • Provide high-quality clinical care, from assessment to prosthetic fitting.
  • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to enhance patients' mobility and quality of life.
  • Utilize advanced prosthetic technology to deliver excellent patient outcomes.
  • Offer compassionate support to patients and families adjusting to prosthetic devices.

What We Offer:

  • Professional Growth: Develop skills in a supportive, diverse environment.
  • Innovative Practices: Join a team committed to excellence in amputee care.
  • Work-Life Balance: Flexible, part-time role in a scenic region of Wales.

About You:

  • HCPC-registered Prosthetist
  • Band 6 experience, or a Band 5 ready to step up
  • Compassionate and adaptable, with a patient-centred approach

Apply now and be part of a dedicated team making a real impact in prosthetic care

Working for our organisation

We believe staff are our best asset and we want 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 or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.

There are also apprenticeships, work placements and 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 that our 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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Why Join Us?

  • Provide high-quality clinical care, from assessment to prosthetic fitting.
  • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to enhance patients' mobility and quality of life.
  • Utilize advanced prosthetic technology to deliver excellent patient outcomes.
  • Offer compassionate support to patients and families adjusting to prosthetic devices.

What We Offer:

  • Professional Growth: Develop skills in a supportive, diverse environment.
  • Innovative Practices: Join a team committed to excellence in amputee care.
  • Work-Life Balance: Flexible, part-time role in a scenic region of Wales.

About You:

  • HCPC-registered Prosthetist
  • Band 6 experience, or a Band 5 ready to step up
  • Compassionate and adaptable, with a patient-centred approach

Apply now and be part of a dedicated team making a real impact in prosthetic care

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.

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

 

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • BSc Honours degree in Prosthetics/Orthotics or equivalent qualification
  • Current registration with HCPC
Desirable criteria
  • Membership BAPO

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Apprenticeships logoStonewall Health ChampionsStop Smoking Wales is the NHS Smoking Cessation Service in WalesStonewall Hyrwyddwr Amrywiaeth Diversity ChampionDisability confident employerEmployer pledge demonstrating a commitment to change how we think and act about mental healthEmployer pledge demonstrating a commitment to change how we think and act about mental healthCore principles

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Welsh language skills are desirable

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Peter McCarthy
Job title
Prosthetic Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01792 703015
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