Prosthetist Current Vacancies

2006-11-27:

Prosthetists design and fit artificial limbs prostheses to replace limbs that have either been lost through amputation or which were missing at birth.

Orthotists design and fit surgical appliances orthoses such as braces, callipers, neck collars and splints, which support the patients limbs or spine to relieve pain, aid movement or prevent the worsening of physical deformities.

Prosthetists, orthotists usually work Monday to Friday, 37 to 40 hours a week.
Part-time or flexible hours may also be available.

They are usually based within a specialised centre of a hospital dedicated to the rehabilitation of patients in light, spacious clinics.

Prosthetists and orthotists usually work for commercial orthotic or prosthetic service manufacturing companies contracted to the NHS, although there is an increasing number of opportunities for employment within the National Health Service.

There are some opportunities working abroad for: overseas health organisations and manufacturing and servicing companies; British companies with overseas bases; voluntary organisations such as the Red Cross.

Demand for prosthetists and orthotists in the UK may increase.

There is a world-wide shortage of graduate prosthetists and orthotists.
UK courses have an internationally renowned reputation.

With some experience, prosthetists, orthotists could earn around 24,500.
Senior prosthetists, orthotists can earn between 30,000 and 37,000. (Permalink)