Prosthetic or orthotic technicians manufacture, maintain and repair various types of prostheses or orthoses such as artificial limbs, splints, braces, or special footwear.
Prosthetic technicians manufacture artificial arms and legs for patients who have either lost a limb or were born missing a limb. Modern prostheses sometimes have a pneumatic, hydraulic or electronic mechanism to allow the limb to move.
Orthotic technicians manufacture special orthotic devices such as wrist supports, neck collars, braces and special footwear, to support a patient’s limbs or spine or to relieve pain caused by illness or injury.
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Under the NHS Agenda for Change, qualified technicians can expect to start on Band 4, £23,709 to £25,982 a year. With experience you may progress to Band 5, £26,104 to £32,915 a year. The current pay scales are from April 2021.
A technician working for a private company can expect to earn around £25,000 a year. Self-employed technicians can earn considerably more.
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Prospects for prosthetic/orthotic technicians is very good at the moment due to an ageing workforce. You could work in the NHS or for a manufacturing company.
You will find vacancies advertised on the NHS Scotland Recruitment, NHS Jobs, and British Association of Prosthetists and Orthotists (BAPO) websites.
Workforce Education Levels (UK)
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The following organisations may be able to provide further information.
British Association of Prosthetists and Orthotists (BAPO)
Tel: 0141 561 7217
E-mail:
enquiries@bapo.com
Website:
http://www.bapo.com
Twitter:
@BAPO2
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/BAPO.org/
NHS Scotland Careers
Website:
http://www.careers.nhs.scot
Website (2):
https://jobs.scot.nhs.uk/
Twitter:
@NHSScotCareers