Job summary

We have an excitingopportunity for an Orthotist to support our clinics across Derby, Chesterfield,and Buxton.

As Orthotist you willprovide a high standard of Clinical Orthotic Care to all patients and assist inthe day to day running of the service.

Main duties of the job

Supporting a caseload of clients with a wide range of complex conditions and recommending the best course of intervention. Effectively communicating with informed patient consent, discussing the reasons for the prescription. Providing counselling, advice, and support as necessary to maximise rehabilitation potential and to ensure understanding of condition. Assessing, measuring, casting, fitting, suppling, reviewing, and adjusting orthoses as required. Maintaining appropriate clinical notes and records. Providing training in the field of Orthotics at all levels

About us

Blatchford is a multi-award-winning manufacturer of some of the worlds most advanced prosthetic technology, bespoke seating solutions and orthotic evidence-based approach and commitment to continuously challenge possibilities ensures our mobility solutions prioritise the wellbeing and long-term health of our users. Through science, technology, and maintaining a clear focus on people, we make mobility possible.

Company Benefits:

25 days holiday (rising with service) Option to purchase additional holiday. Pension Death in Service Discounted shopping and leisure activities On Demand Pay Health cash plan Cycle to work scheme# HCPC membership paid. DBS paid. Strong CPD programme, tailored to individual development needs. Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Description

Job Title

Orthotist

Department and Location

Patient Solutions

Purpose of the Role To provide a high standard of Clinical Orthotic Care to all patients, to assist in the day to day running of the service. In addition to provide support any students and junior members of the team and generally to support the company in all aspects of contracting services

Key Responsibilities and Activities

People Management

To follow the Blatchford employment policies and procedures to actively support the development of the more junior orthotic team through mentoring, coaching, and training.

Operational

To provide professional Orthotic Services to a variety of customers as directed by the Clinical & Contract Manager or equivalent/company.

Interpret and analyse clinical and non-clinical facts to form prognoses in a wide range of complex conditions and recommend the best course of intervention.

Undertake comprehensive examination and assessment of clients of all ages, including those with a complex presentation, (complex physical, cognitive, language, sensory disability), using investigative and analytical skills, and to formulate individualised management plans, using clinical reasoning, and utilising a wide range of Orthotic options to formulate a specialised programme of care.

Demonstrate detailed understanding of the clients presented pathology together with specialist knowledge of indications and contra-indications in relation to their clinical condition and orthotic treatment; where appropriate, discuss with the clinical team appropriate clinical intervention.

Accept clinical responsibility for a designated caseload of clients, and to organise this effectively and efficiently regarding clinical priorities, use of time and awareness of budgetary constraints.

Develop a professional relationship with the client and/or carer for effective communication; with informed patient consent, discussing the reasons for the prescription. Provide counselling, advice, and support as necessary to maximise rehabilitation potential and to ensure understanding of condition.

To assess, measure, cast, fit, supply, review and adjust orthoses as required.

To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team at all levels to ensure the most appropriate and effective treatment for patients.

To develop a good relationship with all Patients, Customers and Colleagues.

To work within the parameters of always accepted best practice.

To maintain appropriate clinical notes and records.

To train others in the field of Orthotics at all levels, including professional, medical, Professions Allied to Medicine (PAMs), paramedical, technical, and administrative staff.

To take part in clinical audit.

To be aware of and meet the needs at all times of Blatchford procedures, including Health and Safety.

To be aware of and meet the needs of clinical and information governance.

Reporting

To provide all relevant documentation and technical information as required

Miscellaneous

To maintain an up to date Continuing Professional Development Portfolio and continually update yourself with developments in the field of Orthotics.

To contribute to clinical research in participation with other healthcare professionals, clinical and technical staff.

To take part in clinical audit.

Every employee has a responsibility for Health and Safety. This includes accident, incident and near miss reporting, undertaking training as requested by the company and taking responsibility for the health and safety of themselves and others in the working environment.

Performance Standards and Expectations

promote a positive image of the Company, behaving in accordance with the Company values.

Key working relationshipsRole Reports to: National Clinical Lead Orthotist

Direct Reports into the Role: None

Internal and external relationships:

Internal

Clinical & Contract Manager

Lead Orthotist

Orthotic Team

Orthotic Administration Team

Customer Services

External

Patients

NHS staff

Manufacturing staff

Community Hospitals

General information

The post holder must be flexible in their approach, undertaking any other duties appropriate to the position, as necessary. You may also be required to travel to locations other than your normal place of work. Due to the nature of your role, it may be necessary to work to time constraints and tight deadlines. This may occasionally require staying late or working outside normal working hours of attendance.

Although the above job description contains the main elements of your duties, from time to time you will receive further instructions as to the nature of your responsibilities. Because of the ever changing and developing nature of the Company's business your obligations/duties will inevitably also vary and develop over time. The Company reserves the right at any time during your employment to require you to undertake duties, which are reasonable and fall within your capabilities.

This document outlines the major areas of responsibility and key tasks. It is not intended to be an exhaustive job description.

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Person Specification Orthotist

EssentialDesirable

Qualifications,

Education and Training:

Must be in possession of a recognised route to qualification, , BSc in P&O.

HCPC registration as an OrthotistMembership of BAPO

Experience and Knowledge:

Experience of working with adults and children within Orthotics

Experience of working in the NHS

Post graduate orthotic clinical experience or a spread of under-graduate clinical placements

Behaviours, Skills and Competencies:

Demonstrate a sound knowledge of orthotics.

Always show empathy with patients.

Customer care, commercial astuteness, and flexibility

Ability to prioritise workload.

Excellent verbal, written and IT skills Audit of clinical practice

Knowledge of quality systems ISO9001 2008

Other:

Good communication and inter-personal skills.

Reflect an adaptable approach to your workload and environment.

Car driver

It is essential that the Post Holder can consistently demonstrate the essential characteristics associated with our Company Values:

Courage: We are open, committed, and confident

Learning: We are curious, resilient, and continually developing

Collaboration: We are united, straightforward, and connected

Innovation: We are focused, experimental and agile

Integrity: We are Transparent, Accountable, Honourable

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Degree in P&O. HCPC registration

Desirable

BAPO membership

Experience

Essential

Experience of working with adults and children within Orthotics Demonstrate a sound knowledge of orthotics. Always show empathy with patients. Customer care, commercial astuteness, and flexibility Ability to prioritise workload. Excellent verbal, written and IT skills Good communication and inter-personal skills. Reflect an adaptable approach to your workload and environment. Car driver

Desirable

Experience of working in the NHS Post graduate orthotic clinical experience or a spread of under-graduate clinical placements Audit of clinical practice Knowledge of quality systems ISO9001 2008

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