Steeper Group is a true leader in the Orthotic, Prosthetic and Assistive Technology products. In the past 100 years we have grown to become one of the UKs largest suppliers. Steepers vision is to create lifes turning points, together. We aim to do this by delivering innovative prosthetic, orthotic and assistive technology products and responsive clinical services.

The Role:

We have an exciting opportunity for a prosthetist to join our existing team to cover maternity in Hull from August 24 to August 25.

Join the small team in Hull to work closely with the experienced technical team and wider MDT to provide and promote a high standard of Prosthetic care and treatment across a range of amputation levels, both Upper and Lower extremity.

As a prosthetist you will be required to act in a professional manner at all times to other members of the team, the patients and their families.

Responsibilities:

Assess, measure, cast, fit, deliver, supply, review and adjust prosthesis as required across a range of amputation levels, both upper and lower extremity.

Cast and rectify models in a timely fashion using both traditional methods and CADCAM where appropriate.

Manage the patients case, including patient expectation, ensuring the individuals needs are respected and ensuring the patient is informed throughout the process with clear explanations of proposed interventions.

Maintain good knowledge of available components and understand their function.

Work within the parameters of accepted "best practice" at all times. To ensure that all aspects of practice conform to clinical governance at all times.

Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to ensure the most appropriate and effective treatment for patients.

Identify, in conjunction with the Branch Manager and other Prosthetic Staff, service developments and/or improvements to ensure efficient and effective use of resources.

What we are looking for:

Qualified HCPC registered prosthetist/orthotist post graduate experience preferred, but all experience levels considered. You should demonstrate attributes that align with the four pillars of our brand:

Positive turning points

Innovation

Partnerships

Empowering and enhancing lives

BAPO membership preferred

What we offer in return:

Competitive salary

Incremental holiday allowance (rising with service)

Employee discount platform

Employee Assistance Programs

Qualification support

Flexible working

Refer a friend incentive

Cycle2work scheme

Subscription and registration fees paid e.g. HCPC

Continuous professional development plans with internal and external training and courses available

Due to the high volume of applications we anticipate we will receive for this role, in the event you have not heard from us within 14 days, we regret to inform you that you have been unsuccessful in your application.

Steeper is a proud disability confident employer and recipient of a recognised Investors in People accolade. Steeper is committed to valuing diversity and treating everyone who works for or wishes to work for us fairly. We will treat everyone with the same attention, courtesy and respect, regardless of age, impairment, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or belief, social class, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, responsibility for dependents, pregnancy and maternity or trade union activity. Steeper is committed to act positively towards disabled people and we actively welcome applications from disabled people.

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