Clinical Lead Prosthetist - R&D

Take your clinical expertise further
This is an opportunity to step beyond traditional clinical practice and play a leading role in shaping the future of prosthetic technology.

At Blatchford, we are driven by a clear purpose: to deliver mobility that improves lives. Our products change outcomes for patients worldwide, and as  Clinical Lead Prosthetist , within R&D, you will help ensure those innovations are grounded in real clinical need.

As  Clinical Lead Prosthetist - R&D , you will sit at the intersection of clinical practice, research, and product development, giving you the chance to directly influence how new solutions are designed, tested, and brought to market.

The Role
As  Clinical Lead Prosthetist - R&D , you will be based at our Head Office, in Basingstoke, Hampshire. This unique opportunity will allow you to act as a key clinical voice within our innovation development roadmap, ensuring patient needs and real-world usability are central to everything we create.
Provide hands-on clinical input into product development, from concept through to launch to ensure patient needs are met
Deliver clinical oversight across trials, ensuring safety, ethics, and compliance
Support trial design, protocols, and outcome measures
Collaborate with R&D, Marketing, and global clinical teams
Translate clinical insight into practical product improvements
Represent Blatchford at conferences and industry events
Importantly, you will remain clinically active by acting as the named clinician for our patient advocates, ensuring your expertise remains current and patient focused.
About You       Qualified Prosthetist with 5+ years' experience
Strong knowledge of lower-limb prosthetics (microprocessor & mechanical systems)
Understanding of gait, alignment, and patient-device optimisation
Experience or interest in clinical research or product development
Strong communicator, comfortable working across multidisciplinary teams
Motivated by improving patient outcomes through innovation
Why Join Us?
Influence products used globally, not just in one clinic
Work at the cutting edge of clinical innovation and R&D
Be part of a collaborative, purpose-driven team
Flexible working and opportunities for growth
Ability to maintain your HCPC registration
Competitive salary
25 days holiday - increased after service.
Option to purchase additional holiday.
Pension
On Demand Pay
Health cash plan
Discounted shopping/leisure activity vouchers
Cycle to work scheme.
Opportunity to be part of an award-winning organisation with a culture that centres around our core values; courage, learning, integrity, collaboration, and innovation.
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