Job summary The Junior Prosthetists' role is to assess, prescribe and treat amputees and those with limb absence through the provision of a custom-made medical devices to meet the complex prosthetic needs of severely disabled clients, using a wide variety of materials and manufacturing processes including IT systems. The role includes designing, creating working drawings for the technical team and understanding of materials specification and performance to allow appropriate prescribing. Main duties of the job The Junior Prosthetist will support ongoing maintenance, fault- finding and repair of these highly specialised devices. The Junior Prosthetist will participate in multidisciplinary clinics with fellow team members and those from referring services both in BCUHB and further afield. The Junior Prosthetist will share clinical experience and decision making with those from MDT services. The post holder will be involved in provision and treatment for upper limb and lower limb with the necessary support for the very complex cases from Providers and their clinical specialists. Veteran treatment will always be overseen by a senior clinician as will Myoelectric upper limb and Microprocessor provision. The Junior Prosthetist may undertake domiciliary visits to clients and visits to hospitals, schools and other establishments in company of another team member. Assessment, assembly, adjustment, demonstration and instruction in the use of equipment; routine administration, prioritisation of own workload and contribution to group workload planning will be necessary. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply. About us If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales. Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework. Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme. Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form. Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English. Date posted 09 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £30,420 to £37,030 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 050-AHP098-0425 Job locations Posture and Mobility Service - Wrexham Maelor Hospital Croesnewydd Road Wrexham LL13 7NT Job description Job responsibilities Core responsibilities include: Patient care including but not limited to plaster rectification and prescription design and review, MDT input, communication, research and audit, service development and CPD, and administrative tasks. 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. Job description Job responsibilities Core responsibilities include: Patient care including but not limited to plaster rectification and prescription design and review, MDT input, communication, research and audit, service development and CPD, and administrative tasks. 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. Person Specification Qualifications and Experience Essential Ability to demonstrate achievement of qualifications - reference to clinical experience If unqualified expresses results to date Demonstrated team working skills within an organisation Professional registration - HCPC Desirable Reference to portfolio of experience Specialist interest/skill set Training courses / CPD - eg. MPK etc Experience of service development involvement or knowledge Aptitude and Abilities Essential Able to work under pressure Evidence of good communication skills and diplomacy Desirable Able to influence and negotiate Experience of presenting to a group Values Essential Flexibility, confidence, caring and compassionate, committed to ongoing learning and development Ability to demonstrate BCUHB values Person Specification Qualifications and Experience Essential Ability to demonstrate achievement of qualifications - reference to clinical experience If unqualified expresses results to date Demonstrated team working skills within an organisation Professional registration - HCPC Desirable Reference to portfolio of experience Specialist interest/skill set Training courses / CPD - eg. MPK etc Experience of service development involvement or knowledge Aptitude and Abilities Essential Able to work under pressure Evidence of good communication skills and diplomacy Desirable Able to influence and negotiate Experience of presenting to a group Values Essential Flexibility, confidence, caring and compassionate, committed to ongoing learning and development Ability to demonstrate BCUHB values 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board Address Posture and Mobility Service - Wrexham Maelor Hospital Croesnewydd Road Wrexham LL13 7NT Employer's website https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)