Graduate Prosthetist

Posted Monday, February 23, 2026 at 1:00 AM Expires Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 12:59 AM

Blatchford is an innovative, multi-award-winning, global, manufacturer of some of the world's most advanced prosthetic technology, bespoke seating solutions and orthotic devices, as well as a provider of wider clinical services.

Our evidence-based approach and commitment to continuously challenge possibilities ensures our mobility solutions prioritise the wellbeing and long-term health of our users.

Through innovation, science, technology, and maintaining a clear focus on people, we make mobility possible.

Working in partnership with the NHS, Blatchford provides the Prosthetic and Orthotic service across Carlisle and Cumbria region.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Graduate Prosthetist at our Carlisle centre.

This is a highly varied role where you will treat a wide range of patients and work in collaboration with a multi-disciplinary clinical team.

The role:

As a Graduate Prosthetist you will use your clinical skill and experience to contribute to the delivery of a first class Prosthetic Clinical Service.

We are seeking a Graduate Prosthetistwith broad-based experience who is looking for an opportunity to develop and contribute.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assessing, measuring, casting, fitting, delivering, reviewing, and adjusting prosthesis as required across a range of amputation levels.
• Managing patient expectations, ensuring needs are respected and that the patient is kept fully informed.
• Maintaining appropriate clinical notes and records
• Maintaining an up to date Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Portfolio
• Participating in postgraduate training courses arranged by the company or local centre.
• Attending meetings and conferences.

What are we looking for?

Essential skills and experience

• Degree qualified in Prosthetics and Orthotics.
• HCPC registration
• BAPO or ISPO (desirable).
• Experience in lower limb prosthetics
• Experience in delivering a range of prosthetic clinics.
• Experience or have a desire to be involved in audit or service evaluation.
• Be able to manage difficult, challenging, and sensitive situations.
• Good judgment and decision-making skills

What can we offer you?

• A structured graduate training programme
• In house and external clinical training
• On-going support and one to one mentoring from experienced clinicians
• CPD support to further develop your clinical skills
• Opportunities to dual practice
• 25 days holiday increasing with service
• Opportunity to purchase additional holiday
• Contributory pension
• Discounted shopping and leisure activities
• Health cash plan
• Cycle to work scheme
• On demand pay

We are a supportive and committed company, with a focused team, dedicated to improving patient care.

If you feel you have the background to be considered for this Graduate Prosthetist position, please apply now.