About this role
Job summary
Shape lives through skilled craftsmanship. As a Prosthetic Technician at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, you will play a vital role in creating bespoke prosthetic devices that restore independence and confidence for patients.
Working within the Specialist Mobility Rehabilitation Centre (SMRC), this hands on role blends engineering expertise with patient centred care. You will fabricate, assemble, repair and maintain prosthetic limbs, working closely with prosthetists and a wider multidisciplinary team to deliver high quality, personalised solutions.
Main duties of the job
In this role, you will:
Manufacture, assemble, modify and repair a wide range of prosthetic limbs and components Interpret and follow technical instructions from prosthetists to deliver precise, tailored devices Use specialist tools and machinery safely, including lamination equipment and workshop machinery Work with advanced materials such as thermoplastics, resins, carbon fibre and glass fibre Ensure all devices meet safety, functional and cosmetic standards before patient use Maintain accurate records of materials, parts and work completed Keep a clean, safe and organised working environment in line with infection control and health and safety standards
About us
Preston Specialist Mobility Rehabilitation Centre (SMRC) is part of Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, a supportive and forward thinking organisation committed to delivering exceptional patient care.
As a regional centre, SMRC provides specialist prosthetic, orthotic, wheelchair and seating services across Lancashire, South Cumbria and beyond. We are proud to be one of only nine designated Specialist War Veteran Centres, offering enhanced facilities including a high specification rehabilitation exercise area to support patients with complex rehabilitation needs.
SMRC is built on true multidisciplinary teamwork, bringing together a wide range of specialist professionals including a Consultant in Amputee Rehabilitation, Prosthetists, Prosthetic Technicians, Orthotists, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Psychologist, Nursing Team, Rehabilitation Engineers, and dedicated support staff.
Working with us means being part of an experienced, collaborative team where innovation, compassion and technical expertise combine to make a meaningful difference to people's lives. You'll be supported to develop your skills, contribute to service improvement, and play a key role in delivering high-quality rehabilitation care within a respected specialist centre.
Job description Job responsibilities
This is a technically demanding and rewarding position requiring a high level of practical skill, attention to detail, and commitment to quality.
You will work across workshop, machine and lamination rooms to produce bespoke prosthetic devices for patients with limb absence or deformity. The role involves using a wide variety of specialist tools and processes, including shaping, moulding and laminating materials to create precise, functional components.
Your key responsibilities will include:
Communicating effectively with prosthetists and technical colleagues to deliver accurate technical solutions Fabricating bespoke sockets and prosthetic components for a variety of clinical needs Assembling modular and conventional prostheses to high standards of safety and performance Maintaining and repairing prosthetic devices to ensure long term functionality Recording and managing data accurately using Trust systems Adhering to all health, safety and governance requirements at all times Maintaining a clean, organised and safe workshop environment Supporting personal development and contributing to team and service improvement You will take pride in producing high quality work, acting with professionalism and integrity, and contributing to a service that transforms patients lives through skilled technical care.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience Essential
Experience in manufacturing/engineering Experience in use of hand and machine tools Understanding and appreciation of the Health & Safety at work Act 1974 Experience of team working
Desirable
Previous experience in prosthetics Previous experience as a technician
Qualifications & Education Essential
Educated to GCSE level in numeracy and literacy with willingness to undertake a BTEC qualification
Desirable
City & Guilds in Engineering
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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Employer details Employer name Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address Specialist Mobility Rehabilitation Centre, Presto Business Centre
Watling Street Road, Fulwood
Preston
PR2 8DY
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.lancsteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)