Prosthetic Assistant
| Posting date: | 23 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £24,465.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £24465.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 March 2026 |
| Location: | Plymouth, PL6 5XW |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | B9832-2026-PTB-856 |
Summary
Key responsibilities of the role include: Organise clinic rooms, prepare and clean treatment areas before and after treatment sessions To prepare and raise the necessary paperwork for each clinic ensuring equipment is available when required. Check all patient data on patient database is correct and accurate and ensure all actions, patient contact, clinic outcomes, decisions, queries, and telephone calls, etc. are recorded on patient administration system in a timely fashion. To maintain contact and good communication between the service and patients, carers, clinicians, referrers, contractors, and other Organisation Departments, outside agencies and professionals including Transport Services, GP Surgeries, Social Services, etc. To ensure effective verbal communications are maintained with patients, carers, relatives and members of the health and social care teams. To ensure and maintain a team approach in maintaining effective administration services across the Prosthetic Service. To work closely with clinicians ensuring they are regularly updated and advised on any potential problems that may have arisen, e.g. manufacturing problems or queries. To provide cover in the absence of other members of the Prosthetic Administration Team e.g. annual or sick leave carrying out additional duties as required. Input on database limb measuring forms and repair/adjustments forms within the clinic as directed by Prosthetist. Act as chaperone at any clinic, as requested by patient or clinical staff member. Escort patients to and from clinic rooms, assisting the less able to dress / undress as necessary, ensuring their privacy, dignity, safety, and comfort. Prepare appropriate equipment for casting under the direction of the prosthetists. Assist during the casting process with patient transfers and with the casting technique under the direction of the clinician. Weigh patients as required. Ensure patients accurate weight is brought to the attention of the requesting clinician and documented appropriately. Be responsible for recording the treatment session accurately, legibly, and fully, in accordance with Livewell documentation policies and current local, national, and professional guidelines. To undertake mandatory and other training as directed by Livewell Southwest. To behave in a manner which does not bring the organisation into disrepute. Respond to patient requests for stump socks and issue as appropriate. Enter data into the service database, monitor stock levels, and maintain minimum stock levels by placing orders for replacements as required