Trainee Prosthetic Technician – Bournemouth

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 UK’s largest suppliers. Steeper’s vision is to create life’s turning points, together. We aim to do this by delivering innovative prosthetic, orthotic and assistive technology products and responsive clinical services.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Trainee Prosthetic Technician to join our existing team within The Dorset Prosthetics Centre at Royal Bournemouth Hospital

The Role:

In this role you will be responsible for the manufacture and repair of prosthetic devices. You will work in a professional manner with other members of staff in the Dorset Prosthetic Centre to support the Prosthetists and wider clinical team. You will ensure that all prostheses and associated products are manufacture on time and assembled to a high specification laid down by the Prosthetists in accordance with the Company and manufacturers safety standards and procedures.

Responsibilities:

· Undertake the manufacture and repair of prosthetic limbs in accordance with the specification laid down by the prosthetist, component manufacturer and company standards

· Ensure that all limbs are ready for fitting and delivery within the lead times or contract dates used at your centre.

· Ensure that all stock is correctly booked out to a relevant work order and they are updated accordingly.

· Reduce any materials wastage by good working practices

· Work with the prosthetists and manager in ensuring that you are up to date with new prosthetic componentry and manufacturing techniques.

· Identify any training needs, required to fulfil your position within the Company, and highlight them to your manager.

· Identify any possible hazards to your manager immediately.

· Abide by the Company’s health and safety policy while working in the workshop, ensuring your own safety and that of your colleagues.

· Conform at all times with the Company’s Quality policy.

· Adhere to the policies and procedures in place at Steeper Group and/or when on hospital sites. These can include but are not exclusive to breaks, smoking areas and phone usage etc

· The above details are not exclusive or exhaustive and you may be called on, from time to time, after consultation to perform other tasks as directed by your Manager to ensure the smooth and efficient running of your department.

What we are looking for:

· A good team player

· Good manual dexterity

· Keen to learn new skills and work within a healthcare setting

· Previous experience using workshop machinery and hand tools desirable but not essential

What we offer in return:

· Competitive salary

· Incremental holiday allowance (rising with service)

· Canteen onsite

· 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.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £22,360.00-£26,520.00 per year

Benefits:

• Referral programme

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: RAF878