Job Overview
The Prosthetic Technician's role is to manufacture 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 setup for amputee use.
The Prosthetic Technician will also provide the 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 based at the centre to deliver a service that is tailored to meet the needs of the service users. The technicians ensure 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. The post holder is required to provide technical advice to patients and their relatives and carers, in relation to fault finding or the maintenance, repair or replacement of prosthetic limbs supplied. Is responsible for the safe use and maintenance of workshop equipment which is used jointly by others.
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. The range of skills required consist of;
Specialised forming of thermoformable plastics employing techniques such as vacuum forming and using many different types of thermoplastics. Forming the materials and being accountable for the safety and strength of the completed assembly supplied to the user.
b. Complex lamination processes for thermosetting plastic materials utilising a variety of acrylic and polyurethane resins with multilayer manufacturing techniques with strategic use of strengthening materials such as carbon fibre, glass fibre, Kevlar etc. incorporating the forming of two part isocyanate foams and acrylic putties. Deciding on the specification of the lamination and being accountable for the safety and strength of the completed assembly to be supplied to the user.
Specialised metal working techniques such as 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 our organisation
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales. Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click "Apply now" to view in Trac.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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 site, including knowledge of materials and production techniques.
Contemporary analogue and digital electronics with microprocessor knees and myo-electric arms.
Complex prosthetic test equipment i.e. fault finding/diagnostic techniques for prosthetic limbs.
Desirable criteria
Working knowledge of ALAC Quality Management System - iPassport
CAD-CAM Manufacturing Techniques used in the Prosthetics Service
Working Knowledge of ALACs Equipment and Patient Management System -BEST
Other(s)
Essential criteria
Experience of working in accordance to 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 the North and Mid Wales area