Orthotist

Found in: Talent UK C2 - 2 weeks ago


Cambridge, United Kingdom Opcare under Ability Matters Group Full time

Job summary

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 technologies?

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

The role will involve working with a complex clinical case load, it willpresent exciting opportunities to develop clinical skillsets. The role will beinstrumental in working with the prosthetic team, consisting of clinicians,technicians and wider NHS MDT to advance and improve the delivery of theservice.

There are a wide variety of patients and extended practice clinicsincluding, but not limited to:

In and out-patient clinics for neurologicalconditions

Paediatrics

Scoliosis bracing

Diabetic foot

Foot and ankle

Theatre casts and removal

Main duties of the job

KeySkills/Responsibilities:

Some of the key responsibilities the role holder will haveresponsibility for:

Independent and autonomous responsibility forcaseload of patients

Ensure the delivery of high-quality care for allpatients and the smooth running of the service

Working closely with multi-disciplinary teams (MDTs)

Inputting on initiatives within the centre servicedevelopment plan

This role will provide an opportunity for an ambitious clinician to stepinto a position that will challenge them and provide opportunities to developclinically across a range of practice areas.

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.

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The role will involve working with a complex clinical case load, it willpresent exciting opportunities to develop clinical skillsets. The role will beinstrumental in working with the prosthetic team, consisting of clinicians,technicians and wider NHS MDT to advance and improve the delivery of theservice.

There are a wide variety of patients and extended practice clinicsincluding, but not limited to:

In and out-patient clinics for neurologicalconditions

Paediatrics

Scoliosis bracing

Diabetic foot

Foot and ankle

Theatre casts and removal

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

To be successful in this role, candidates must be fully HCPC registered and have one of the following qualifications: Certified Orthotist HND Orthotics BSc Prosthetics & Orthotics