Orthotist

An exciting opportunity exists for an Orthotist, to join the Orthotics department at Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Trust set within Arrowe Park and Clatterbridge Hospitals which, are within commutable distance of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.

This is a varied clinical role with inpatient and outpatient clinics and cover a range of areas including: orthopaedic foot and ankle, diabetic foot, neurology, paediatric and traumatic spinal injury. The team at WUTH work closely with their medical and AHP colleagues.

Maintain professional registration with HCPC.

Abide by HCPC code of conduct for Prothetists/ Orthotists.

Maintain clinical records in line with HCPC and local guidelines.

Maintaining a record of continued professional development (CPD)

Work within British Association of Prosthetists and Orthotists (BAPO) Standards for Best Practice.

Contribute to promoting the profession in the local community and with the wider medical and AHP workforce.

Provide training to members of the MDT regarding the use of orthosis.

Responsible for the delivery of Orthotic clinical care including patient
assessment and advice, devising treatment plans to facilitate patient
goals and monitoring patients a required.

Accurately measure, cast or capture body segment impression to allow for a suitable orthosis to be prescribed/ manufactured.

Responsible for the safe provision of Orthotic equipment and specification of bespoke devices including materials, design and componentry. Ensure all risks are minimised and documented appropriately.

Responsible for accurate recording of clinical findings and maintaining
records in confidential and sensitive manner in line with HPC, Caldicott regulations and Trust Policy.

Responsible for ensuring prescription decisions are made within best
clinical judgement in a cost effective manner to provide high quality, best value Orthotic clinical care.

To provide Orthotic treatment and where necessary liaise with other
healthcare professionals to ensure clinical continuity.

All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly
Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with
us. We are described as “competent and caring staff” by our
patients.

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is
situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline
and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for
its residents.

We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North
West of England, comprising of the Wirral’s only Emergency
Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care
services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of
approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port,
Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.

We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial
turnover is in excess of £337m.

The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links
including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to
the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well
as neighbouring North Wales.

Please see attached Job Description for further information
about the Orthotist position available at WUTH