Apprentice Prosthetic Technician
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Company: THE DORSET ORTHOPAEDIC CO. LTD
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Location: BLASHFORD, BH24 3PB
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £27,995.00 per year
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Sector: Health and science
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Ref: NAS-2000028267
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Application Deadline Date: 15/05/2026
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Start Date: 01/07/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Working patterns can be flexible but the role is full time eight hours a day for 5 days a week. Shifts to be confirmed.
Brief Description
We are currently seeking an Apprentice Prosthetic Technician to join our successful private clinic, based in Ringwood, Hampshire. In this role, the apprentice prosthetic technician will be trained in manufacturing all levels of prosthetic limbs and orthotic devices.
Training to be Provided
- This is a full-time position whilst remotely undergoing the Level 3 Prosthetic and Orthotic Technician apprenticeship programme associated with Derby University
- One day a week will be allocated for academic study with remaining time being hands on training within workshop
- Tasks completed in the workshop will form part of the Apprenticeship Portfolio of work
Future Prospects
- Full Technician with ability to develop through a banded skills system
Vacancy Detail
- To manufacture prosthetic sockets and prostheses to a high standard from plaster casts (or other materials) prepared by the Prosthetist, ensuring that all limbs are ready for fitting and delivery in line with agreed contract lead times and patient appointment schedules
- To assemble prostheses as prescribed by the Prosthetist, ensuring the specification conforms to the recognised guidelines issued by the component manufacturers and referring any inconsistencies to the Workshop Lead/relevant Prosthetist
- To statically align limbs to manufacturers and Prosthetist instructions ensuring limbs are safe for fitting
- To adhere to documented Company or manufacturer socket lay-ups, recording any variances on patient job sheet or IT system
- To ensure that the prostheses produced and prepared conform to the Company’s Quality Standards through visual and mechanical inspections
- To assist Clinicians with conducting risk assessments of hybrid and non-standard limb builds
- To book materials and components used onto relevant paperwork and any IT system, both promptly and legibly to ensure correct allocation of costs and accurate stock levels are maintained
- To apply good working practices during the production process to reduce material wastage to a minimum
- To liaise with the clinicians regarding any new components or manufacturing techniques
Other Information
- Passing a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check