Orthotist
Found in: Talent UK C2 - 2 weeks ago
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