Senior Prosthetist

Job summary

Senior Prosthetist Roehampton

The role holderwill be an integral member of the senior clinical team and will providementoring support to less experienced prosthetists, graduates, and students.

The prostheticdepartment at Queen Marys Hospital consists of a large MDT includingprosthetists, orthotists, consultants, nurses, physiotherapists, occupationaltherapists, a psychologist and wider referring teams. The role holder will beinstrumental in working closely with the prosthetic team to advance and improvethe delivery of the service.

At Roehampton,there is an emphasis on puttingthe patient first and a focus on improving the lives of individuals throughinnovation and service development.

In addition toclinical work, the successful candidate will use evidence-based practice and undertake clinical audit inline with the requirements of clinical governance.

Opcare have been providing the prostheticservice in Roehampton since 2008 and have recently been re-awarded the contract,this role is an excellent opportunity to advance and improve the delivery ofthe service.

Key reasons youshould work with us in Roehampton:

Large, diverse and collaborative prostheticteam Strong MDT working Inpatient and outpatient service Upper limb service On site workshop with skilledtechnicians Gait lab Strong research ethic Gym and exercise classes with freeaccess for staff Historic Richmond Park nearby

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities & Tasks:

Use a range of shape capture methods to successfully fitand deliver prostheses in a timely manner.

Mentor students, graduates and clinical apprentices.

Support less-experienced colleagues.

Treat all users with dignity keeping them informed ontheir prosthetic treatment and the basis for actions/advice.

Responsible for continuous service improvements.

Working with and leading various MDT tasks.

Organising and managing a complex caseload

Leadby example and ensure the prosthetic clinical team is engaged with, andmotivated to achieve, any patient and business-led objectives in place.

Support and assist the clinical lead and assistantclinical lead with reporting tasks as required.

Support the team to meet all KPI targets set throughoutthe year.

To liaise with the Workshop Manager to address identifiedquality problems and assist in providing effective solutions, thus minimisingunnecessary wastage.

Use IT systems such as REHAPP to correctly record patientdetails and to process orders deliveries.

Agree objectives with your manager and report regularlyon progress.

Practice within the code of ethics and guidelines of theHCPC.

Participate in continuing professional development andensure your CPD portfolio is maintained.

Participate in clinical audit.

Qualifications

Either:

BSc Prosthetics & Orthotics Certified Prosthetist/Orthotist HND Prosthetics

Must also be fully HCPC Registered

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

AM Healthcare arean equal opportunities employer, we have a clear goal of driving diversity andinclusion 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 Summary:

The role holder will be an integral member of the senior clinical teamand will provide mentoring support to less experienced prosthetists, graduates,and students.

The prosthetic department at Queen Marys Hospital consists of a largeMDT including prosthetists, orthotists, consultants, nurses, physiotherapists,occupational therapists, a psychologist and wider referring teams. The roleholder will be instrumental in working closely with the prosthetic team toadvance and improve the delivery of the service.

At Roehampton, there is an emphasis on putting the patient first and a focus on improvingthe lives of individuals through innovation and service development.

In addition to clinical work, the successful candidate will use evidence-based practice and undertakeclinical audit in line with the requirements of clinical governance.

Key Responsibilities & Tasks:

Use a range ofshape capture methods to successfully fit and deliver prostheses in a timelymanner.

Mentor students,graduates and clinical apprentices.

Supportless-experienced colleagues.

Treat all userswith dignity keeping them informed on their prosthetic treatment and the basisfor actions/advice.

Leadby example and ensure the prosthetic clinical team is engaged with, andmotivated to achieve, any patient and business-led objectives in place.

Support and assistthe clinical lead and assistant clinical lead with reporting tasks as required.

Support the teamto meet all KPI targets set throughout the year.

To liaise with theWorkshop Manager to address identified quality problems and assist in providingeffective solutions, thus minimizing unnecessary wastage.

Use IT systemssuch as REHAPP to correctly record patient details and to processorders/deliveries.

Agree objectiveswith your manager and report regularly on progress.

Practice withinthe code of ethics and guidelines of the HCPC.

Participate incontinuing professional development and ensure your CPD portfolio ismaintained.

Participate inclinical audit.

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.

Skills & Personal Attributes:

The position requires the job holder topossess:

Proven practicalexperience working successfully as a Prosthetist with all levels of limbdifference.

Upper limbexperience preferred but not essential.

Committed to thehighest standards of patient care.

Proven experienceof working within high performing, collaborative 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.

Self-motivated anduses initiative.

Good standard ofliteracy & numeracy.

Confidential andprofessional.

Remains calm underpressure.

Have full DBSclearance.

Qualifications

Either: BSc Prosthetics & Orthotics / Certified Prosthetist/Orthotist / HND Prosthetics

Must also be fully HCPC Registered

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Either: BSc Prosthetics & Orthotics Certified Prosthetist/Orthotist HND Prosthetics Must also be fully HCPC Registered

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