The Prosthetic and Orthotic Department is within the Specialist Rehabilitation Service at Woodend Hospital in Aberdeen.  In addition to adult and paediatric out-patient appointments, clinicians are involved with treating in-patients at Woodend Hospital and in Aberdeen Royal Infirmary.  The Prosthetic service assess and fits both upper and lower limbs for those with amputations or congenital abnormalities.  The Orthotic services assess for orthoses to improve, correct, immobilise or reduce pain for patients.  The patient group for both disciplines is very diverse ensuring every day will present a variety of patients with no two days alike.

I would like to become a Prosthetist/Orthotist

Practising as a Prosthetist/Orthotist requires a Bachelors Degree from a recognised institution.  Training in the UK is available at the University of Strathclyde or the University of Salford.  Please visit their websites for more information on how to apply and entry requirements.

If you are in S5/S6 and would like to visit the Prosthetic and Orthotic department please use the NHS Grampian Work Experience website.

I am currently training to be a Prosthetist/Orthotist

During your 3rd and 4th year at University, two clinical placements within both disciplines are compulsory.  The department at Woodend Hospital welcomes students for placements in both Prosthetics and Orthotics.  These placements offer great insight into the daily schedule and workload of a full-time Prosthetist/Orthotist.  Due to the large volume of patients seen at Woodend Hospital, students are exposed to, and gain experience in treating a vast array of conditions, working alongside experienced clinicians within varying specialties.

Your course co-ordinator will be able to liaise with the department manager to organise your placement.

I am a qualified Prosthetist/Orthotist and considering a move to Grampian

We are pleased to hear you are interested in joining our team.  Vacancies are advertised on the NHS Grampian Recruitment website and updated weekly.  

I am a qualified Prosthetist/Orthotist but it's been some years since I practised.  Am I able to return to work?

NHS Grampian welcome enquiries from Prosthetists/Orthotists who have allowed their registration to lapse or have had a career break.  We are happy to support you to regain registration through supervision and an assessment of your clinical competencies.  For more information please visit the Health and Care Professions Council.

Published: 23/01/2024 10:24