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- Job Advert – Opcare – Prosthetist – CambridgeClick here to view job advert
- Advancing Healthcare Awards 2024
BAPO is proudly sponsoring the Advancing Healthcare Awards for the third year. The BAPO award for evidencing impact and excellence in prosthetics and orthotics is open for nominations. For more information and to nominate visit: https://ahawards.co.uk/uk/ BAPO encourages people to nominate themselves and colleagues which shines a light on the prosthetic and orthotic profession. - Going Digital & 3D Printing
We are delighted to bring you this new Short Course. Open to Orthotists who want to understand the digital process, improve their shape capture skills and maximize the benefits of 3D printing for their patients. Date and Time: Thursday 20th February 2025Course description:This 1-day face to face short course offers participants the opportunity to learn about the entire digital end-to-end process.… Read more: Going Digital & 3D Printing - Job Advert – Steeper – Prosthetics Product Manager – Hybrid workClick here to view job advert
- Supporting Prosthetic Provision at WestminsterPam Coulton, Bapo Vice Chair was invited by Lord Craig Mackinlay to discuss prosthetic provision with Wes Streeting and others in parliament.
- BAPO Meets with British Polio FellowshipOur Vice-Chair Pam Coulton attended the British Polio Fellowship Meeting in London to support the great work the Fellowship does advocating for those affected by Polio. Orthotics plays an important role in supporting people affected by Polio.
- Athens ResourcesDo you know healthcare staff can open a free Athens account which allows you access to a wide range of resources? Staff working in the NHS who are employed by a private contractor are also eligible to open an account. Visit openathens.nice.org.uk for more information.
- BAPO Teatime Talk Monday 9th December 2024 6 pm Creating an Impactful CV
- Job Advert – SALHN – Senior Clinical Prosthetist Orthotist – Adelaide, South AustraliaClick here to view job advert
- Vacancy – BAPO Membership & Events AdministratorThe British Association of Prosthetists and Orthotists (BAPO) is the professional body for people working in prosthetics and orthotics in the UK. BAPO exists for our members and so providing them with high-quality support is very important, we have a small team who are home-based but in the Midlands area that focuses on member support and professional development through education… Read more: Vacancy – BAPO Membership & Events Administrator
- Job Advert – Peacocks – Clinical Orthotic Lead- West Hertfordshire/ Hemel HempsteadClick here to view job advert
- Job Advert – Somerset NHS Trust – Band 5/Band 6 Orthotist – TauntonClick here to view job advert
- Job Advert – Peke Waihanga – Clinical Orthotist – Auckland, New ZealandClick here to view job advert
- New Prosthetic Knee Joint for Children.New Prosthetic Knee Joint for Children. Do you know a child with lower limb absence who would like to try out a new prosthetic knee joint? The affordable knee has exciting new features called for by families and prosthetists globally. It is available to try during a fun family friendly science at Imperial College London. All travel expenses covered. Contact… Read more: New Prosthetic Knee Joint for Children.
- South West AHP Massive Festival of Growth Podcast Series launchedOn Thursday 18 July 2024, NHS England Southwest Workforce, Training and Education AHP Programme Team, delivered an annual regional event in collaboration with Gloucestershire AHPs. The Southwest AHP Massive Festival of Growth took place at Westonbirt, The National Arboretum. Whilst being immersed in Westonbirt’s forest, attendees listened to inspirational keynote speeches, campfire stories and conversations. Colleagues are invited to tune… Read more: South West AHP Massive Festival of Growth Podcast Series launched
- BAPO Short Course – Spine and Lower Limb Anatomy Course
Course Description: BAPO are proud to present the upcoming Spine and Lower Limb Anatomy course to be held on Friday 7th March in the Human Anatomy Resource Centre, University of Liverpool. The course represents an exciting opportunity for Orthotists and Prosthetists to gain a unique insight into the human body using cadaveric material and the latest in digital technology. The… Read more: BAPO Short Course – Spine and Lower Limb Anatomy Course - Interested in a career as a Prosthetist and Orthotist?This event is open to Open to the Armed Forces Community. – includes serving, ex-serving personnel and their families. Register here
- Job Advert – DM Orthotics – Orthotist – HampshireClick here to view job advert
- Job Advert – Nottingham University Trust – Band 5 Junior Orthotist – NottinghamClick here to view job advert
- Invitation to Participate in Research on Environmental Footprint and Sustainable Practices in Prosthetic Foot TechnologyMy name is Mithil Moon, and I am a current MSc Engineering Management student at Brunel University London. I am conducting research on the Environmental Footprint and Sustainable Practices in Prosthetic Foot Technology, and I am reaching out to invite your participation. Given your expertise and experience in the field, your insights would be incredibly valuable in understanding the environmental… Read more: Invitation to Participate in Research on Environmental Footprint and Sustainable Practices in Prosthetic Foot Technology