Alan Proud
Walk Wizard
I’m from Newcastle and I didn’t want to sit in a classroom or behind a computer. I like working with my hands and being creative and so my job making custom braces and splints is perfect.
What is your current role?
I am now a Senior Orthotic Technician (at Peacocks Medical Group) and make braces and surgical splints for people that need them with conditions like spina bifida, cerebral palsy or stroke.
How does your work help people?
These braces and splints help people either walk or be pain-free. Because every person is different, I need to be able to make every item unique for the user.
Favourite part of the job
I like working with my hands and being creative and so my job making custom braces and splints is perfect. I like knowing that something I have made is going to help make someone’s life better.
Factfile
- Role
- Senior orthotic technician at Peacocks Medical Group
- Favourite part of engineering
- I like knowing that something I have made is going to help make someone’s life better.
- Qualification path
- Apprenticeship in Industrial Applications
Alan Proud, orthotic technician
Fitting a custom ankle splint
Building a custom splint
Building a custom splint
Alan Proud, walk wizard
How I became a orthotic technician
I joined Peacocks Medical Group to do an apprenticeship in Industrial Applications because I wanted to learn skills while doing a job. After completing my apprenticeship, and with two Level 2 NVQs under my belt, I am now a Senior Orthotic Technician.
"These braces and splints help people either walk or be pain-free."
— Alan Proud, orthotic technician
Career timeline
Apprenticeship
Apprenticeship in Industrial Applications
Current role
Senior orthotic technician at Peacocks Medical Group
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