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Senior Prosthetic Technician
The closing date is 03 August 2026
Open to Newly Qualified or Less Experienced Applicants (Annex 21 Pathway) While this post is advertised at Band 5, we warmly welcome applications from candidates who may not yet meet all Band 5 competencies. For the right candidate, we can offer the role under Band 5 Annex 21 conditions, with a supported development plan to help you achieve full Band 5 competencies. If Annex 21 is applicable the salary will be as follows; Up to 1 year of training – 75% band 5 Up to 2 years of training – 70% band 5 You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents
Main duties of the job
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.
Our mission is “Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together”, and our vision is that every person’s chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac
Person Specification
Qualifications
- NVQ 3, BTEC/SCOTEC or City & Guilds in mechanical engineering or equivalent workshop experience in manufacturing
- A record of qualifications achieved
Experience
- Previous experience of working in prosthetic manufacture
- A record / portfolio of experience in prosthetic manufacture.
Skills and attributes
- Ability to organise and prioritise work effectively
Knowledge
- Competent to work safely with all workshop machinery and equipment with a knowledge and understanding of health & safety requirements.
- Evidence re understanding of health & safety in a workshop environment.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Address
Artificial Limb & Appliance Centre, Rookwood Hospital
£32,557 to £39,631 a yearper annum pro rata (Annex 21)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
001-HS033-0726
Job locations
Artificial Limb & Appliance Centre, Rookwood Hospital
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