Apprentice Prosthetic Technician
THE DORSET ORTHOPAEDIC CO. LTD
BLASHFORD (BH24 3PB)
Closes in 21 days (Friday 15 May 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 24 April 2026
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Summary
We are currently seeking an Apprentice Prosthetic Technician to join our successful private clinic, based in Ringwood, Hampshire. In this role, the apprentice prosthetic technician will be trained in manufacturing all levels of prosthetic limbs and orthotic devices.
- Wage
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£27,995 a year
- Training course
- Prosthetic and orthotic technician (level 3)
- Hours
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Working patterns can be flexible but the role is full time eight hours a day for 5 days a week. Shifts to be confirmed.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Wednesday 1 July 2026
- Duration
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1 year 6 months
- Positions available
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1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
- To manufacture prosthetic sockets and prostheses to a high standard from plaster casts (or other materials) prepared by the Prosthetist, ensuring that all limbs are ready for fitting and delivery in line with agreed contract lead times and patient appointment schedules
- To assemble prostheses as prescribed by the Prosthetist, ensuring the specification conforms to the recognised guidelines issued by the component manufacturers and referring any inconsistencies to the Workshop Lead/relevant Prosthetist
- To statically align limbs to manufacturers and Prosthetist instructions ensuring limbs are safe for fitting
- To adhere to documented Company or manufacturer socket lay-ups, recording any variances on patient job sheet or IT system
- To ensure that the prostheses produced and prepared conform to the Company’s Quality Standards through visual and mechanical inspections
- To assist Clinicians with conducting risk assessments of hybrid and non-standard limb builds
- To book materials and components used onto relevant paperwork and any IT system, both promptly and legibly to ensure correct allocation of costs and accurate stock levels are maintained
- To apply good working practices during the production process to reduce material wastage to a minimum
- To liaise with the clinicians regarding any new components or manufacturing techniques
Where you'll work
UNIT 11
HEADLANDS BUSINESS PARK
SALISBURY ROAD
BLASHFORD
BH24 3PB
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
UNIVERSITY OF DERBY
Training course
Prosthetic and orthotic technician (level 3)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
What you'll learn
Course contents
- Manufacture the prescribed device using manual and computer aided technologies and correct materials to agreed timescales.
- Ensure the devise is fit for use and purpose and complies with the manufacturer/department/company quality assurance and legal requirements.
- Test that the device is working correctly and modify if required.
- Support patient/carer to maintain the device and check for breakages and faults.
- Check that the completed device meets the prescription provided.
- Act within the limits of own competence and authority.
- Use and maintain manufacturing machinery to carry out duties.
- Identify problems with the manufacturing machinery and report any defects.
- Provide on-going support to prosthetists and orthotists and in some instances patients\ carers.
- Apply a range of communication interventions and interpersonal skills to support individuals receiving prosthetic or orthotic care.
- Utilise IT systems to read and record information, and where appropriate using IT systems as part of the manufacturing process.
- Work safely and within competency level.
- Undertake risk assessments using a range of techniques
- Work collaboratively in partnership with other team members, individuals and carers.
- Obtain informed consent for prosthetic or orthotic care within your scope of practice.
- Safeguard individuals, including vulnerable adults and children.
- Safeguard confidential information relating to individuals at all times.
- Maintain records that are fit for purpose that comply with employer’s protocols and process them accordingly.
- Comply with local and national standards regarding reporting of medical device failures and incidents.
- Work as part of a team, seek help and guidance when you are not sure, escalate concerns in a timely manner to the correct person.
- Support or supervise colleagues as required, delegating well- defined tasks appropriately.
- Manufacture the prescribed device using manual and computer aided technologies and correct materials to agreed timescales.
- Ensure the devise is fit for use and purpose and complies with the manufacturer/department/company quality assurance and legal requirements.
- Test that the device is working correctly and modify if required.
- Support patient/carer to maintain the device and check for breakages and faults.
- Check that the completed device meets the prescription provided.
- Act within the limits of own competence and authority.
- Use and maintain manufacturing machinery to carry out duties.
- Identify problems with the manufacturing machinery and report any defects.
- Provide on-going support to prosthetists and orthotists and in some instances patients\ carers.
- Apply a range of communication interventions and interpersonal skills to support individuals receiving prosthetic or orthotic care.
- Utilise IT systems to read and record information, and where appropriate using IT systems as part of the manufacturing process.
- Work safely and within competency level.
- Undertake risk assessments using a range of techniques
- Work collaboratively in partnership with other team members, individuals and carers.
- Obtain informed consent for prosthetic or orthotic care within your scope of practice.
- Safeguard individuals, including vulnerable adults and children.
- Safeguard confidential information relating to individuals at all times.
- Maintain records that are fit for purpose that comply with employer’s protocols and process them accordingly.
- Comply with local and national standards regarding reporting of medical device failures and incidents.
- Work as part of a team, seek help and guidance when you are not sure, escalate concerns in a timely manner to the correct person.
- Support or supervise colleagues as required, delegating well- defined tasks appropriately.
Training schedule
- This is a full-time position whilst remotely undergoing the Level 3 Prosthetic and Orthotic Technician apprenticeship programme associated with Derby University
- One day a week will be allocated for academic study with remaining time being hands on training within workshop
- Tasks completed in the workshop will form part of the Apprenticeship Portfolio of work
More training information
- Derby University provide the training via remote modules. You will have a supervisor within the workshop who forms part of the training delivered by the university
- There is a commitment to complete a residential week at the University as part of the programme
- All costs covered by the Company
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
Other requirements
- Passing a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
About this employer
We are a UK based private clinical company, part of the Ottobock international network. We offer high quality provision of prosthetic, orthotic and rehabilitation services specific to individuals' needs. We have 6 permanent clinic locations across England and Scotland with additional visiting clinics across the UK.
https://www.dorset-ortho.com/ (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
- Competitive benefits package to be discussed at interview
Disability Confident
A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.
You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.
After this apprenticeship
- Full Technician with ability to develop through a banded skills system
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
THE DORSET ORTHOPAEDIC CO. LTD
Kim Walker
kimw@dorset-ortho.com
01425 481797
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000028267.
Apply now
Closes in 21 days (Friday 15 May 2026 at 11:59pm)