Senior Orthotist

Job summary

The Dept. of Orthotics at The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Hospital, Oswestry, is looking for an experienced senior Orthotist to join our large clinical team.

We are looking for a motivated and engaged Orthotist looking to work as part of a forward thinking clinical team. The applicant needs to have extensive experience in all area's of clinical Orthotics including spinal, gait and diabetic management.

Additional experience supporting areas including audit, safe guarding and teaching would also be desirable.

Main duties of the job

This role is fully clinical, managing their own caseload of complex patients in all areas of Orthotics. They must have evidenced experience and be fully competent in all areas of Orthotic clinical treatment. They must have worked as part of MDT teams as well as independently. They must also be able to work across the different clinical sites where we provide clinics.

They will also assist in education of graduate Orthotist's, apprentice Orthotist's, under graduate students as well as more formal teaching and lecture presentation to other depts. and professional groups outside of Orthotics.

They will assist in Dept. governance, risk management, policy adherence and clinical audit. Ensuing compliance but also forward thinking and progression for the team.

They will also engage and participate in Dept. meetings both clinical and general, and also link in with specialist clinical groups as required.

About us

The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic NHS Trust (RJAH) is one of the leading orthopaedic hospitals in the country, with some of the highest levels of staff and patient satisfaction, as well as a strong reputation for research and innovation.

Joining RJAH is more than just a job - we want our people to have the best opportunities to thrive in their have a range of fantastic staff benefits on offer to everyone who joins RJAH and you'll have access to outstanding professional development opportunities and state-of-the-art facilities - including our recently-opened £6 million Headley Court Veterans' Orthopaedic Centre (the first unit of its kind in the UK).RJAH has strong links with a range of universities including Staffordshire, Keele, Glyndwr, Chester and hospital is located on a site outside Oswestry in Oswestry, just off the A5. The nearest train station is in Gobowen, approximately two miles from the hospital. The station is part of the Chester to Birmingham are based in North Shropshire, close to the border with North and Mid Wales. It is one of the most attractive parts of the country, with a rich historic culture and excellent transport links. It offers outstanding opportunities for anyone who enjoys an outdoor lifestyle or is looking to raise a family.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full details of the job description covering all aspects are documented within the attached job description.

The person specification is also detailed in full within the attached person spec.

Applicants must be HCPC registered and preferably a member of BAPO and have a full driving license.

We are very open and welcome any contact if any additional information is required or a visit would like to be requested.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

BSc Hons P&O Full driving licence Skilled in all areas of clinical Orthotics

Desirable

5 years clinical experience BAPO member Previous teaching experience

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