Prosthetic Technician

Malden Rushett

2 weeks ago

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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 Prosthetic Technician to join our existing team within the prosthetic clinic at The London Prosthetic Centre.
The Role:
Manufacture all upper and lower limb prostheses and associated products as instructed and in accordance with the specification laid down by the prosthetist and component manufacturer.
Responsibilities:
• To prepare and assemble/build medical devices as required by the Prosthetist according to the requirements of the Prescription or Works Order.
• To ensure the prosthesis issued to patients are fitting and functioning satisfactorily with quality finishing and provided in a timely manner.
• Ensuring correct materials/components are issued for the job and that appropriate tools are available.
• Ensure manufacturing activities are undertaken in compliance with company/site H&S and Quality procedures & regulations.
• Reduce any materials wastage by good working practices
• Technical understanding of device function.
• Ensure that all stock is correctly booked out to a relevant job sheet, promptly and legibly.
• Reduce any materials wastage by good working practices.
• 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
What we are looking for:
• Committed to the highest standards of patient care.
• Positive and proactive ’can-do’ attitude.
• Sound interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Able to prioritise, plan and organise efficiently and work with multiple conflicting priorities.
• Robust judgement and ability to make sound decisions quickly and effectively in complex situations.
• Self-motivated and uses initiative.
• Competent in verbal, written, and numerical communication
What we offer in return:
London Allowance
• Competitive salary
• Incremental holiday allowance (rising with service)
• Free parking
• 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

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