Advanced Practice Prosthetist & Orthotist (Prosthetic & Orthotics Department) [For Serving HA Staff Only]

Post: Advanced Practice Prosthetist & Orthotist

Rank: Prosthetist & Orthotist I

Hospital/ Department: Princess Margaret Hospital, Prosthetics and Orthotics Department

Pay:

HK$58,922 – HK$88,971 (HGPS Point 24-33) per month including Monthly Allowance 

Up to 15% of total basic salary (after deducting the contribution of Mandatory Provident Fund by Hospital Authority) as end-of-contract gratuity may be offered to contract staff upon completion of the contract subject to satisfactory performance.

Key Responsibilities:

I. Primary Function

To encompass the breadth and depth of current and future P&O practice, including clinical practice, service management, research and education. To contribute professional advice to the multi-disciplinary team with updated knowledge and ensuring the delivery of high quality clinical care. To acquire specialized clinical skills to meet the patients' special needs and expected to handle difficult cases. To assist senior staff in service planning and operation, and be able to prioritize tasks in stressful situation to achieve an optimal outcome.

II. Key Result Areas / Job Description

1. Accountability, autonomy and responsibility

a) Account for the results of their professional acts and also for the performance of their teams they are leading.

b) Supervise and develop members of the team.

2. Knowledge understanding and skills

a) Acquire knowledge, skills and clinical experience for advanced analytical, judgment, planning, organizational and patient care skills.

b) Communicate information that may be involved complex, sensitive or contentious problems.

3. Clinical practice

a) Handle complex and difficult cases.

b) Manage patients with complex problems.

c) Promote evidence-based practice.

d) Supervise Artisans and Prosthetist-Orthotist II to provide seamless patient care.

4. Team / professional leadership

a) Supervise and guide the team members to achieve an optimal outcome.

b) Initiate and lead quality improvement initiatives based on evidence available.

c) Audit and evaluate service practice and implement necessary change.

d) Develop and update service guidelines and protocols. 

5. Education, training, research and development

a) Seek and identify opportunities to apply new knowledge.

b) Contribute to research and development initiatives.

c) Deliver education and training program to juniors/students.

6. Working across professional and organizational boundaries

a) Deliver education and training program to multi-disciplinary team.

b) Contribute to evidence-based practice to multi-disciplinary programs.

Entry Qualifications

1. A degree in Prosthetics & Orthotics from a local university or equivalent; and

2. 5 years postgraduate experience and training & qualification related to P&O.

Preferred Attributes / Exposure

1. Enrolled in a master degree or equivalent in Health / Rehabilitation Technology or P&O related studies.

(Note: Please refer to the List of Recognizable Qualifications for Appointment of Advanced Practice Prosthetist & Orthotist: http://hr.home/Doc/GA/APPnO_list (Aug 2026).pdf) [see Remarks 2]

2. Contribution to professional development including research, teaching and training.

3. Fluency in written English and Chinese as well as spoken English and Cantonese.

4. Communication skill.

5. Empathy.

6. Commitment to patient care.

7. Leadership.

8. Interpersonal skills

Remarks

1. Please refer to https://www.ha.org.hk/haho/ho/hrd_jv/NotestoApplicants.pdf for “Notes to Applicants”.

2. This is a time-limited arrangement which is effective from 1 July 2023 to 30 September 2027. 

3. Please submit an action plan on “An enhancement and development plan to address the existing service gaps for P&O outpatient services in Kowloon West Cluster for coming 3 years” with not more than 300 words in PDF format via email to hwh292@ha.org.hk on or before 27 November 2026. Late submission may not be considered.

Please submit application on-line on or before 27 November 2026. For enquiries, please telephone 2990 4176 / 2990 4178.

Post: Advanced Practice Prosthetist & Orthotist

Rank: Prosthetist & Orthotist I

Hospital/ Department: Princess Margaret Hospital, Prosthetics and Orthotics Department

Pay:

HK$58,922 – HK$88,971 (HGPS Point 24-33) per month including Monthly Allowance 

Up to 15% of total basic salary (after deducting the contribution of Mandatory Provident Fund by Hospital Authority) as end-of-contract gratuity may be offered to contract staff upon completion of the contract subject to satisfactory performance.

Key Responsibilities:

I. Primary Function

To encompass the breadth and depth of current and future P&O practice, including clinical practice, service management, research and education. To contribute professional advice to the multi-disciplinary team with updated knowledge and ensuring the delivery of high quality clinical care. To acquire specialized clinical skills to meet the patients' special needs and expected to handle difficult cases. To assist senior staff in service planning and operation, and be able to prioritize tasks in stressful situation to achieve an optimal outcome.

II. Key Result Areas / Job Description

1. Accountability, autonomy and responsibility

a) Account for the results of their professional acts and also for the performance of their teams they are leading.

b) Supervise and develop members of the team.

2. Knowledge understanding and skills

a) Acquire knowledge, skills and clinical experience for advanced analytical, judgment, planning, organizational and patient care skills.

b) Communicate information that may be involved complex, sensitive or contentious problems.

3. Clinical practice

a) Handle complex and difficult cases.

b) Manage patients with complex problems.

c) Promote evidence-based practice.

d) Supervise Artisans and Prosthetist-Orthotist II to provide seamless patient care.

4. Team / professional leadership

a) Supervise and guide the team members to achieve an optimal outcome.

b) Initiate and lead quality improvement initiatives based on evidence available.

c) Audit and evaluate service practice and implement necessary change.

d) Develop and update service guidelines and protocols. 

5. Education, training, research and development

a) Seek and identify opportunities to apply new knowledge.

b) Contribute to research and development initiatives.

c) Deliver education and training program to juniors/students.

6. Working across professional and organizational boundaries

a) Deliver education and training program to multi-disciplinary team.

b) Contribute to evidence-based practice to multi-disciplinary programs.

Entry Qualifications

1. A degree in Prosthetics & Orthotics from a local university or equivalent; and

2. 5 years postgraduate experience and training & qualification related to P&O.

Preferred Attributes / Exposure

1. Enrolled in a master degree or equivalent in Health / Rehabilitation Technology or P&O related studies.

(Note: Please refer to the List of Recognizable Qualifications for Appointment of Advanced Practice Prosthetist & Orthotist: http://hr.home/Doc/GA/APPnO_list (Aug 2026).pdf) [see Remarks 2]

2. Contribution to professional development including research, teaching and training.

3. Fluency in written English and Chinese as well as spoken English and Cantonese.

4. Communication skill.

5. Empathy.

6. Commitment to patient care.

7. Leadership.

8. Interpersonal skills

Remarks

1. Please refer to https://www.ha.org.hk/haho/ho/hrd_jv/NotestoApplicants.pdf for “Notes to Applicants”.

2. This is a time-limited arrangement which is effective from 1 July 2023 to 30 September 2027. 

3. Please submit an action plan on “An enhancement and development plan to address the existing service gaps for P&O outpatient services in Kowloon West Cluster for coming 3 years” with not more than 300 words in PDF format via email to hwh292@ha.org.hk on or before 27 November 2026. Late submission may not be considered.

Please submit application on-line on or before 27 November 2026. For enquiries, please telephone 2990 4176 / 2990 4178.