Job summary
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is looking for an experienced HCPC registered prosthetist to join the dynamic amputee rehabilitation team based in Derby on a secondment basis for 12 months.
The role will involve working with your own complex clinical case load and therefore clinical expertise in at least one area of prosthetics is essential. You will undertake true MDT working, supported by a consultant, specialist physiotherapists, specialist occupational therapists, and administrative support and a team of on-site prosthetic technicians. You will be involved with pre-amputation assessment, Primary patient MDT consultation and lifelong prosthetic provision, collaborating with the whole team to provide holistic solutions across the range of amputation levels and congenital limb difference. The role holder will be an integral member of the senior clinical team and will work closely with the clinical lead Prosthetist with the opportunity to be involved in research, audit and governance for the service, driving development and quality of service provision.
If you are passionate about the prosthetic profession and would like the opportunity to work with us at Derby this is the role for you.
Closing date of applications: 16 February 2026
Interview date: 25 February 2026
Main duties of the job
- Responsible for all aspects of prosthetics patient care for their own caseload.
- Make clinical decisions regarding the patients' lifelong care. Plan, evaluate, implement and develop patient care.
- Accountable for the completed manufactured device.
- Responsible for identifying the changing needs of the patient.
- Responsible for referring patients to a medical clinic.
- Responsible for referring to the prosthetics clinic.
- Responsible for seeking advice/guidance from Prosthetist colleagues, Medical colleagues, or Therapy colleagues.
- Responsible and accountable for identifying, requesting and supervising technical staff support when dealing directly with patients.
- Communicate and provide professional advice as required to patients, carers, referrers and appropriate individuals in the MDT.
- Participate in service development, clinical governance, audit and research
- To supervise and assist junior members of staff.
- Undertake CPD in accordance with British Association of Prosthetists and Orthotists Best Practice guidelines and Rehabilitation Engineering Services/Division policy.
- Identify your own training and educational needs and to seek out appropriate courses
- Responsible for keeping up to date with clinical and technical techniques.
- To co-ordinate and deliver training and education to medical postgraduates, other staff and placement students.
- To ensure compliance and implementation with Trust policies and procedures such as Quality Control and Health & Safety
About us
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer:
- Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
- On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
- Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Key Facts:
- We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
- We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
- An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
- Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
- Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
- We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
- We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
- UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.
Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorship Impacts of the changes to the UK immigration policy | NHS Employers
Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below).
If you are considering applying for an internal secondment, please ensure you have discussed this with your line manager and obtained their support prior to submitting your application.
Please be aware that there is no guarantee that you will be released from your substantive post, so you should seek approval before applying as you are applying or a Secondment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.
Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorship Impacts of the changes to the UK immigration policy | NHS Employers
Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below).
If you are considering applying for an internal secondment, please ensure you have discussed this with your line manager and obtained their support prior to submitting your application.
Please be aware that there is no guarantee that you will be released from your substantive post, so you should seek approval before applying as you are applying or a Secondment.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Degree or Diploma in Prosthetics and Orthotics or Prosthetics
- HCPC Registered as a Prosthetist
- Detailed knowledge of current and emerging prosthetic products and technologies.
- Knowledge of how to contribute to the clinical education and development of junior staff, students, and assistants
- Understanding of clinical governance principles (including H&S aspects relating to Prosthetics) and the ability to contribute to quality improvement
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience in measuring, fitting, assessing and evaluating the function of a broad range of bespoke and stock protheses
- Experience in managing a complex caseload for both clinical and manufacturing purposes, involving various age groups
- Experience working effectively within a multidisciplinary team as well as autonomously
- Minimum of three years in clinical prosthetics practice after qualification
Communication
Essential
- Demonstrates the ability to work collaboratively with other professionals and build strong working relationships
- Ability to communicate with people that may have memory problems or communication difficulties (for example patients with physical disabilities, mental disability, mental health issues)
- Understands and has experience of clearly explaining treatment solutions to patients as well as and how to use the device, and provide training
Ability, Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Ability to problem solving related to prosthetic product function
- Demonstrate a flexible, adaptable approach to working in different areas and being able to adapt to their environment
- Able to promote cohesive and positive attitudes, fostering inclusive and supportive team dynamics
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Degree or Diploma in Prosthetics and Orthotics or Prosthetics
- HCPC Registered as a Prosthetist
- Detailed knowledge of current and emerging prosthetic products and technologies.
- Knowledge of how to contribute to the clinical education and development of junior staff, students, and assistants
- Understanding of clinical governance principles (including H&S aspects relating to Prosthetics) and the ability to contribute to quality improvement
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience in measuring, fitting, assessing and evaluating the function of a broad range of bespoke and stock protheses
- Experience in managing a complex caseload for both clinical and manufacturing purposes, involving various age groups
- Experience working effectively within a multidisciplinary team as well as autonomously
- Minimum of three years in clinical prosthetics practice after qualification
Communication
Essential
- Demonstrates the ability to work collaboratively with other professionals and build strong working relationships
- Ability to communicate with people that may have memory problems or communication difficulties (for example patients with physical disabilities, mental disability, mental health issues)
- Understands and has experience of clearly explaining treatment solutions to patients as well as and how to use the device, and provide training
Ability, Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Ability to problem solving related to prosthetic product function
- Demonstrate a flexible, adaptable approach to working in different areas and being able to adapt to their environment
- Able to promote cohesive and positive attitudes, fostering inclusive and supportive team dynamics
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
