- Examine, interview, and measure patients to determine their appliance needs and to identify factors that could affect appliance fit.
- Fit, test, and evaluate devices on patients, and make adjustments for proper fit, function, and comfort.
- Instruct patients in the use and care of orthoses and prostheses.
- Maintain patients' records.
Prosthetist-orthotist | Average UK Salary & Outlook
Prosthetists and orthotists care for people who need an artificial limb or a device to support or control part of their body.
Prosthetist-orthotists typically work around 39 to 41 hours per week.
As a Prosthetist-orthotist you will typically work between 8am and 6pm.
This occupation tends to be:
- Social — Social occupations frequently involve working with, communicating with, and teaching people. These occupations often involve helping or providing service to others.
- Realistic — Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants,
| Average salary |
| 42,800 GBP * |
| per year |
Salary statistics
Average salary for Prosthetist-orthotist
Big gender gap
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55,911 GBP
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37,996 GBP
Average salary for part-time Prosthetist-orthotist
Average salary for full-time Prosthetist-orthotist
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22,304 GBP
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42,800 GBP
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Salary over time for Prosthetist-orthotist
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40,832 GBP
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40,704 GBP
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41,186 GBP
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41,760 GBP
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43,960 GBP
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44,587 GBP
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Future outlook for Prosthetist-orthotists
Balanced outlook
Balanced outlook
1% yearly wage growth (on average) Prosthetist-orthotist - Your future job?
Which qualifications do I need?
Find out what you need to know in order to become a Prosthetist-orthotist and the highest average level of education for people in this role.
Things to highlight for your Prosthetist-orthotist interview
Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Concern for Others Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job. Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Self Control Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
