Prosthetic and Orthotic Technician
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- Band
- Band 4
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- 36
- Hours / week
- 36
- Posted
- 24/08/2026
- Closes
- 07/09/2026
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Role summary
This role involves manufacturing bodily worn medical devices and artificial limbs, providing technical support within the Prosthetic and Orthotic Department at Woodend Hospital. The technician will support clinicians in delivering high-quality patient care by creating and adjusting prosthetic and orthotic devices. The successful candidate will join an experienced team and receive a tailored induction and development programme.
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Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 4 at £26,530 – £29,114 a year, across England.
This advert: £31,537 – £34,303 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Job reference:
254542
Salary:
Band 4 (£31,537 - £34,303)
Job closing date:
07/09/2026
Job Type:
Allied Health Professions
Location:
Woodend Hospital
Employment type:
Permanent
Hours Per Week:
36
Job posted date:
24/08/2026
Employer (NHS Board):
NHS Grampian
Department:
Prosthetic and Orthotic Department
Job Advert
A vacancy has arisen for a Prosthetic and Orthotic Technician to manufacture bodily worn medical devices and artificial limbs and to provide technical support within the technical team at Woodend Hospital.
Prosthetic and orthotic technicians play a vital role in supporting clinicians to deliver high-quality patient care. Technicians are involved in the manufacture and adjustment of prosthetic and orthotic devices that enhance the lives of individuals with limb loss or mobility impairments.
The successful candidate will join an established highly experienced team to support delivery of the highest standards of patient care in the most responsive, flexible and efficient way possible across NHS Grampian.
The successful candidate will be supported through an individually tailored induction and development programme, based on their current level of knowledge, skills and experience.
Informal enquiries should be directed to Lynn McEwan, Lead for Prosthetics and Orthotics or Daryl Boldt, Workshop Superviso
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