NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.
The role:
Are you an experienced Prosthetist looking to make a meaningful difference to people's lives? NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is seeking a motivated and compassionate Senior Prosthetist to join the WESTMARC team, one of Scotland's leading rehabilitation and assessment services. In this rewarding role, you will provide specialist lifelong prosthetic care to individuals with amputation and congenital limb loss, supporting them to achieve the best possible outcomes and quality of life. Working within a highly skilled multidisciplinary team, you will have the opportunity to manage your own clinical caseload, contribute to service development and help shape the future of prosthetic services. At NHSGGC, we are committed to supporting our staff through continuous professional development, innovation and a culture that places patients and people at the heart of everything we do.
Applicants must be registered with HCPC and have substantial clinical experience. Excellent interpersonal skills are essential.
Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:
- WestMarc, Queen Elizabeth University Hospital
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Shift pattern to be confirmed
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Permanent, full-time
Key responsibilities:
- Provide specialist assessment, treatment planning and lifelong prosthetic care for patients with amputation or congenital limb loss
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Manage an autonomous clinical caseload, making informed clinical decisions to deliver safe, effective and person-centred care
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Assess patient needs and design, prescribe and oversee the manufacture and fitting of custom prosthetic devices
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Work collaboratively with consultants, therapists, nurses, technicians and other healthcare professionals within a multidisciplinary team
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Support service development, clinical governance, audit, quality improvement and research activities
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Supervise, support and provide guidance to junior staff and students, contributing to education and workforce development
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Ensure compliance with professional standards, quality systems, health and safety requirements and departmental policies
Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:
- State registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
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Honours Degree in Prosthetics and Orthotics from a recognised institution, or an equivalent qualification that permits HCPC registration
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Minimum of two years post-graduate experience in prosthetic practice, with broad clinical experience desirable
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Evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development and commitment to maintaining specialist knowledge and skills
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Excellent communication, interpersonal and motivational skills, with the ability to support patients through complex rehabilitation journeys
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Strong clinical reasoning, problem-solving and decision-making skills, particularly in complex clinical situations
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Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team while managing an independent clinical workload and competing priorities
What we offer:
We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.
As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:
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A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
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Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
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Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
- Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
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Enhanced pay for working public holidays
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NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
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Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.
For an informal discussion, please contact:
Team Lead Prosthetist, Laura Brady, [email protected] , 0141 201 1851
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates
This post may close early due to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible.
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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as “various”, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.
By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.
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