Job Overview
PREVIOUS PROSTHETIC TECHNICIAN EXPERIENCE IS ESSENTIAL FOR THIS POSITION
The Prosthetic Technician's role is to manufacture complex custom‑made devices that act as the interface between the service user and the assembly of CE‑marked components that make up the functional prosthetic device. These custom made devices are individually made for the user, using a wide variety of materials and manufacturing processes, and set up for amputee use.
The Prosthetic Technician will also provide ongoing maintenance, fault‑finding and repair of these highly specialised devices, including the latest state‑of‑the‑art prosthetic devices.
The post holder will be a fully trained and competent Senior Prosthetic Technician who will work closely with a clinical team of Prosthetists to deliver a service tailored to meet the needs of the service users. The technician ensures that the devices supplied to the user are of the highest quality and meet the relevant quality assurance standards.
The post holder will be responsible for the ongoing mechanical maintenance, repair and replacement of the prosthetic devices issued to the user, and for providing technical advice to patients, relatives and carers regarding fault‑finding, maintenance, repair or replacement of prosthetic limbs.
Main duties of the job
To fabricate, maintain, repair and decommission a comprehensive and specialised range of prosthetic devices to meet the complex needs of service users. These devices are made to fit a wide variety of amputation levels from digits to hip‑disarticulations and for all ages from infants to the elderly.
* Specialised forming of thermo‑formable plastics employing techniques such as vacuum forming and using a variety of thermoplastics, ensuring the safety and strength of the completed assembly.
* Complex lamination processes for thermosetting plastic materials using acrylic and polyurethane resins, multi‑layer manufacturing techniques and strategic use of strengthening materials such as carbon fibre, glass fibre, and Kevlar.
* Specialised metal‑working techniques including cold working, shape forming, shrinking and stretching, riveting, boring, soldering, brazing, tapping holes and cutting.
* Specialised leather manufacture, including blocking, cutting, skiving, shaping, sewing and bonding using both adhesive and mechanical methods.
Working for the organisation
You will work for Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, the largest health organisation in Wales. The role is committed to promoting equality and diversity and welcomes applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
* BTEC/SCOTVEC or City & Guilds to Diploma Level in mechanical engineering or equivalent work experience.
* Evidence of further training and experience in manufacturing techniques.
Desirable criteria
* A record/portfolio of knowledge and training achieved.
Experience
Essential criteria
* Practical knowledge and experience of the manufacture of prostheses for all levels of limb amputation, including knowledge of materials and production techniques.
* Contemporary analogue and digital electronics with microprocessor knees and myo‑electric arms.
* Complex prosthetic test equipment – fault‑finding/diagnostic techniques for prosthetic limbs.
Desirable criteria
* Working knowledge of the ALAC Quality Management System – iPassport.
* CAD‑CAM manufacturing techniques used in the Prosthetics Service.
* Working knowledge of the ALACs Equipment and Patient Management System – BEST.
Other(s)
Essential criteria
* Experience of working in accordance with Health and Safety risk assessments and documents.
Desirable criteria
* Working knowledge of Quality Assurance systems – BS EN ISO 9001:2015 and/or BS EN ISO 13485:2016.
* Able to be mobile across North and Mid Wales area.
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