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Opcare under Ability Matters Group Associate Practitioner

The closing date is 21 September 2026

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Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Associate Practitioner to join our Prosthetics & Orthotics team in Bristol.

What we Offer:

Competitive market salary

Incremental holiday allowance stating at 35 days, increasing to 41 days with length of service (inclusive of bank holidays)

Death in Service Benefit

Cycle to Work Scheme

Refer a Friend incentive scheme

Enhanced Family Leave/Pay

Recognition schemes

Continuing professional development

Industry leading training opportunities

Main duties of the job

This role is an exciting opportunity to be part of the future of Orthotic & Prosthetic care in the UK with Opcare, where we are recruiting, training and empowering Associate Practitioners to enhance lives through enabling mobility.You will be encouraged to use your initiative within your scope of practice and supported in your continuous learning and development related to the role.Supervision will be provided by professionals on site with you and remotely with access to National Supervisors and Leaders in their field.

About us

Opcare have worked in partnership with the NHS in North Bristol since 1992. We are based in the Bristol Centre for Enablement in Patchway. As a large prosthetic and orthotic centre, we employ clinicians, prosthetic technicians and administrative staff to deliver the best service for the NHS.

Details

Date posted

21 July 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

E0053-26-Bristol

Job locations

Opcare

Centre for Enablement

CentreHighwood Ln, Jupiter Rd, Patchway

Bristol

BS34 5BW

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Assist in Patient Assessment and Data Collection

Support qualified clinicians by gathering relevant medical history, physical observations, and clinical information needed for treatment planning.

Carry Out Accurate Measurements, Casting, and Scanning

Use approved tools and methods to obtain precise measurements, casts, or scans and perform basic workshop tasks to adjust or repair devices under supervision.

Support Device Fitting and Adjustments

Assist with fitting orthotic and prosthetic devices, helping make minor adjustments to optimise comfort, function, and overall device effectiveness.

Provide Clear Patient Education and Support

Deliver easytounderstand guidance on device use, maintenance, wearing schedules, and limitations while offering emotional support to patients and families.

Maintain Accurate Clinical Documentation and Coordinate Patient FollowUp

Record all patient interactions and device details thoroughly and help manage reviews, enquiries, repeat orders, and ongoing care coordination.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Assist in Patient Assessment and Data Collection

Support qualified clinicians by gathering relevant medical history, physical observations, and clinical information needed for treatment planning.

Carry Out Accurate Measurements, Casting, and Scanning

Use approved tools and methods to obtain precise measurements, casts, or scans and perform basic workshop tasks to adjust or repair devices under supervision.

Support Device Fitting and Adjustments

Assist with fitting orthotic and prosthetic devices, helping make minor adjustments to optimise comfort, function, and overall device effectiveness.

Provide Clear Patient Education and Support

Deliver easytounderstand guidance on device use, maintenance, wearing schedules, and limitations while offering emotional support to patients and families.

Maintain Accurate Clinical Documentation and Coordinate Patient FollowUp

Record all patient interactions and device details thoroughly and help manage reviews, enquiries, repeat orders, and ongoing care coordination.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to interact with patients, their families, and healthcare professionals effectively.
• Precise measurement and fabrication skills to ensure devices fit correctly and provide the necessary support.

Desirable

• Healthcare experience.
• Knowledge of anatomy and biomechanics is desirable; however, associate practitioners will complete in-house training programs to suit the services where they work.
• Proficiency in using various hand tools and equipment for fabrication, repairs and adjustment is desirable.

Qualifications

Essential

• Hold a Level 2 Qualification in both Maths and English (or equivalent).

Desirable

• Hold a Level 3 Qualification (or equivalent) preferably in a related area
• Hold the Care Certificate
• Full UK driving license
• Relevant work experience

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to interact with patients, their families, and healthcare professionals effectively.
• Precise measurement and fabrication skills to ensure devices fit correctly and provide the necessary support.

Desirable

• Healthcare experience.
• Knowledge of anatomy and biomechanics is desirable; however, associate practitioners will complete in-house training programs to suit the services where they work.
• Proficiency in using various hand tools and equipment for fabrication, repairs and adjustment is desirable.

Qualifications

Essential

• Hold a Level 2 Qualification in both Maths and English (or equivalent).

Desirable

• Hold a Level 3 Qualification (or equivalent) preferably in a related area
• Hold the Care Certificate
• Full UK driving license
• Relevant work experience

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Opcare under Ability Matters Group

Address

Opcare

Centre for Enablement

CentreHighwood Ln, Jupiter Rd, Patchway

Bristol

BS34 5BW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.opcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Opcare under Ability Matters Group

Address

Opcare

Centre for Enablement

CentreHighwood Ln, Jupiter Rd, Patchway

Bristol

BS34 5BW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.opcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment

Recruitment

[email protected]

Details

Date posted

21 July 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

E0053-26-Bristol

Job locations

Opcare

Centre for Enablement

CentreHighwood Ln, Jupiter Rd, Patchway

Bristol

BS34 5BW

United Kingdom

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