Shape lives through skilled craftsmanship. As a Prosthetic Technician at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, you will play a vital role in creating bespoke prosthetic devices that restore independence and confidence for patients.
Working within the Specialist Mobility Rehabilitation Centre (SMRC), this hands on role blends engineering expertise with patient centred care. You will fabricate, assemble, repair and maintain prosthetic limbs, working closely with prosthetists and a wider multidisciplinary team to deliver high quality, personalised solutions.
In this role, you will:
Manufacture, assemble, modify and repair a wide range of prosthetic limbs and components
Interpret and follow technical instructions from prosthetists to deliver precise, tailored devices
Use specialist tools and machinery safely, including lamination equipment and workshop machinery
Work with advanced materials such as thermoplastics, resins, carbon fibre and glass fibre
Ensure all devices meet safety, functional and cosmetic standards before patient use
Maintain accurate records of materials, parts and work completed
Keep a clean, safe and organised working environment in line with infection control and health and safety standards
Preston Specialist Mobility Rehabilitation Centre (SMRC) is part of Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, a supportive and forward thinking organisation committed to delivering exceptional patient care.
As a regional centre, SMRC provides specialist prosthetic, orthotic, wheelchair and seating services across Lancashire, South Cumbria and beyond. We are proud to be one of only nine designated Specialist War Veteran Centres, offering enhanced facilities including a high specification rehabilitation exercise area to support patients with complex rehabilitation needs.
SMRC is built on true multidisciplinary teamwork, bringing together a wide range of specialist professionals including a Consultant in Amputee Rehabilitation, Prosthetists, Prosthetic Technicians, Orthotists, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Psychologist, Nursing Team, Rehabilitation Engineers, and dedicated support staff.
Working with us means being part of an experienced, collaborative team where innovation, compassion and technical expertise combine to make a meaningful difference to people’s lives. You’ll be supported to develop your skills, contribute to service improvement, and play a key role in delivering high-quality rehabilitation care within a respected specialist centre.
This is a technically demanding and rewarding position requiring a high level of practical skill, attention to detail, and commitment to quality.
You will work across workshop, machine and lamination rooms to produce bespoke prosthetic devices for patients with limb absence or deformity. The role involves using a wide variety of specialist tools and processes, including shaping, moulding and laminating materials to create precise, functional components.
Your key responsibilities will include:
Communicating effectively with prosthetists and technical colleagues to deliver accurate technical solutions
Fabricating bespoke sockets and prosthetic components for a variety of clinical needs
Assembling modular and conventional prostheses to high standards of safety and performance
Maintaining and repairing prosthetic devices to ensure long term functionality
Recording and managing data accurately using Trust systems
Adhering to all health, safety and governance requirements at all times
Maintaining a clean, organised and safe workshop environment
Supporting personal development and contributing to team and service improvement
You will take pride in producing high quality work, acting with professionalism and integrity, and contributing to a service that transforms patients’ lives through skilled technical care.
