Career Opportunities
The UK’s largest independent provider of amputee rehabilitation services
Great opportunity for an experienced HCPC Registered Prosthetist
In response to continual growth, PACE Rehabilitation Ltd is pleased to offer a new opportunity for an experienced Prosthetist to join its multi-disciplinary team of technical, medical, prosthetic and therapy staff at the Bredbury clinic in Greater Manchester.
Pace Rehabilitation, an independent multi-disciplinary provider of rehabilitation services related to mobility, operates two clinics in the UK. Most patients have suffered limb loss. The company has grown steadily since it was established in 2003.
The successful candidate’s caseload will consist mainly of trauma cases, many with complex presentations. Pace Rehabilitation operates outside the NHS prosthetic contracting system, accessing independent funding for our patients. Clinical need rather than a restricted budget steers our practice. Our scope is to restore an individual as far as is possible to their pre-amputation status, a challenging but rewarding brief for any ambitious clinician. This position is a rare opportunity to work with and learn from other experts in the field in a close-knit multidisciplinary environment.
Pace Rehabilitation are looking for an enthusiastic lead professional, with excellent clinical reasoning, verbal and written communication skills. We need someone who is driven, conscientious, caring and accountable. This person needs to be a good team player with the ability to take responsibility and to work independently. They must have an interest and ability to develop their clinical skills and to pursue optimised solutions as well as a curious mind, embracing current & future technology.
Role & Responsibilities:
- Clinical prosthetic responsibility within the multi-disciplinary team, including prescription, provision & follow up
- Technical assistance during the manufacture of upper & lower extremity prostheses, within the onsite workshop, working closely with the technical team
- Clinical and technical administration, including IT based clinical note keeping and completion of device history documentation
- Provision of MDT clinical assessments (training provided)
- Liaison with referrers & external clinicians
- To contribute to the growth of the company, reporting on key performance indicators
- Full time position. Minimum 5 years’ experience.
- Current HCPC registration essential, BAPO and ISPO membership preferred
A competitive salary negotiable on experience is offered. 25 days holiday entitlement plus bank holidays. An Employee Assistance Program is in place as well as a contributory pension scheme. A contribution to relocation costs will be on offer where appropriate.
To apply, please email your CV to Johnathan Musson on jmusson@pacerehab.com or if you would like more information please telephone him on 0161 4285500.
Closing date for application is Friday 24th of May with interviews to be held on the 4th of June (please indicate if this date would be a problem).
Experienced Prosthetic Technician Required
Pace Rehabilitation Ltd are looking for a self-motivated, experienced technician to work within the manufacturing facility within Northern Clinic at Bredbury. We need someone who is driven, technically skilled, conscientious, caring and accountable to supplement our clinical and technical team. Our new team member will be responsible for the production of high-quality prosthetic devices that will make a substantial difference to our patients’ quality of life.
We are pleased to offer an opportunity to an experienced technician to join our multi-disciplinary team of technical, medical, prosthetic and therapy staff.
As an independent multi-disciplinary provider of rehabilitation services related to mobility, mostly to amputees, Pace Rehabilitation have two clinics in the UK that have grown steadily since the company was established in 2003.
Essential job functions:
- All aspects of prosthetic manufacture including plasterwork, lamination and vacuum forming of sockets, assembly of modular components, production of cosmetic covers and programming of microprocessor controlled components
- Administration of job charts and other device history records, ensuring traceability of all critical components together with associated stock control procedures
Essential knowledge and skills required:
- Experience within prosthetic or orthotic manufacture
- Ability to translate clinical requirements into manufactured solutions
- Ability to provide bespoke construction ideas to satisfy unique individual requirements, including preparing sketches, test pieces, specifying materials to be used, construction techniques and finishes
- A good team player with ability to take responsibility and work independently
- Good personable skills allowing clinical interaction with patients
Desirable but not essential experience:
- Experience within upper extremity prosthetic manufacture
- Experience of silicone work
- R&D Experience within socket design and material selection
Competitive Salary based upon experience.
To apply, please email your CV to Johnathan Musson: jmusson@pacerehab.com
Closing date for application is Friday 17th May 2019
Pace clinics
Pace Rehabilitation Limited (Bredbury)
7 Bredbury Park Way, Bredbury, Stockport,
Cheshire, SK6 2SN
Telephone: 0161 428 5500
Pace clinics
Pace Rehabilitation Limited (Amersham)
Pace House, Bell Lane Office Village, Bell Lane,
Little Chalfont, Amersham, Bucks. HP6 6FA
Telephone: 01494 790 490