Senior Orthotist

Job summary

We are currently seeking an experienced Orthotist who is looking for anopportunity to be develop their career and be a part of our dynamic team in Birmingham.

Working in Birmingham

Opcare have been providing the orthotic service in Birmingham since 2023, this role is an excellent opportunity to have a key influence within the service to advance and improve the delivery of service.

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Orthotist to join our two sites at the Birmingham Childrens Hospital and Royal Orthopaedic Hospital. Across both sites we provide inpatient and outpatient orthotics care. The Childrens Hospital also provide regular clinics in specialist schools in the area. There is a growing mix of MDTs which provides a great opportunity to be exposed to interesting and varied caseloads.

Across the area you will work with inpatients and outpatients, treating an extensive range of conditions including stroke, scoliosis, neuromuscular conditions, spina bifida, cerebral palsy, OI, CTEV, OA, spinal trauma, oncology, poliomyelitis, lower limb musculoskeletal complaints and common foot pathologies. This is a highly rewarding role, where you will have the opportunity to develop your skills in a clinically challenging environment.

Main duties of the job

The role will involve working with a complex clinical case load, it will present exciting opportunities to develop clinical and leadership skillsets. The role will be instrumental in working with the orthotic team, consisting of clinicians and wider NHS MDT to advance and improve the delivery of the service.

Increasing list of MDTs including, but not limited to:

Inpatient BASIS study/Scoliosis Spinal Bifida Foot and ankle Theatre casts and removal Community school clinics OI

Responsibilities

Ensure delivery of high-quality care for allpatients and smooth running of the service Working closely with multi-disciplinary teams(MDTs) Inputting/leading on initiatives within thecentre service development plan Mentoring and supervision of undergraduates andgraduates. Opportunity to work closely with manufacturingteams in Bradford, Sheffield and Birmingham

This role provides opportunity for an ambitious clinician, looking for a challenge and provide opportunities to developclinically across a range of practice areas. The role will be instrumental in developing and implementing service improvements for the betterment ofpatients in Birmingham.

The successful candidate will join anenthusiastic and busy team, and be supported with local, regional and nationaltraining to develop their clinical skills to support the service. We aim todeliver a first class service for users whilst applying the most advanced andexciting clinical and technical solutions available to patients.

About us

Opcare, part of the AM Healthcare, isthe largest supplier of prosthetic and orthotic services to the NHS. As acompany we aim to continuously improve the services we deliver and developthose who work for us.

Looking to take the next step upwards in your career pathway?

Looking to join one of the fasting growing clinical servicedelivery companies in the UK?

Do you:

Want to join an organisation and team that believes in putting thepatient first and focuses on improving the lives of individuals throughinnovation and service development?

Want to join a team that focuses on staff and people development?

Have access to innovative and emerging orthotic 3D printtechnologies?

What do we offer

Competitive market salary Industry leading training opportunities Access to innovative scanning and 3D technology Management development Access to UK & Global clinical conferences

AMHealthcare Group are an equal opportunities employer, we have a clear goal ofdriving diversity and inclusion across all operations of the group.

To apply please email your CV with acovering letter ASAP to For more detailsand additional vacancies please see our website

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Description: Senior Orthotist

Job Summary: Therole holder assesses clients / patients in conjunction with Physiotherapists,NHS Consultants, Doctors and other members of the interdisciplinary team asappropriate then provides orthotic treatment based on best practice.

To advance thedelivery of the Opcare orthotic service by embracing evidence-based medicineand the result of Clinical audit in line with the requirements of clinicalgovernance.

Key Responsibilities & Tasks

Ensure the delivery of high-quality care for allpatients and the smooth running of the service Working closely with multi-disciplinary teams(MDTs) Inputting and leading on initiatives within thecentre service development plan Mentoring and supervision of undergraduates andgraduates. Opportunity to work closely with manufacturingteams in Bradford, Sheffield and Birmingham

Skills & Personal Attributes

The position requires the job holder to possess:-

Proven practicalexperience working successfully as an Orthotist. Committed to thehighest standards of patient care. Proven experienceof working within high performing teams. Positive andproactive can-do attitude. Ability to buildand maintain excellent working relationships internally and externally. Excellentinterpersonal and communication skills. Excellentattention to detail. Diplomatic butalso assertive as required. Able toprioritise, plan and organise efficiently and work with multiple conflictingpriorities. Robust judgementand ability to make sound decisions quickly and effectively in complexsituations. Collaborative andcollegiate style. Self-motivated anduses initiative. Attitude ofcontinuous improvement. Good standard orliteracy & numeracy. Confidential andprofessional. Remains calm underpressure. Flexible workingstyle. Have full DBSclearance.

Qualifications:

Either:

CertifiedOrthotist

HND Orthotics

BSc Orthotics

Must also be fullyHCPC Registered.

Must hold a full,valid driving licence.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Either: Certified Orthotist HND Orthotics BSc Orthotics Must also be HCPC Registered

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