Senior Orthotist - Oxford, United Kingdom - Oxford University NHS Foundation Trust

Oxford University NHS Foundation Trust

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Oxford, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities To manage own clinical caseload within planned clinical sessions To have an area of specialist orthotic practise and interest.

Be able and willing to share your knowledge and experience with Junior colleagues To attend clinics as required or delegated by management.

To design and specify appropriate orthoses and arrange for the manufacture or purchasing by providing clear accurate instructions to the workshop or to external suppliers.

Responsible for considering relevant risk assessments or safety guidance in consultations or when designing or providing orthoses.

To be responsible for reporting any untoward incidents or near misses using relevant reporting systems such as Trust Datix, MHRA or other required reporting systems.

Responsible for referral and liaison other disciplines to provide optimum patient care. Recognising where alternative interventions may be appropriate.

To communicate effectively with patients, carers and families, GPs, Consultants and AHPs with regard to clinical care both in direct contact and through clinical letters and reports within a duty of care.

To maintain a current knowledge of relevant clinical pathologies to be able to devise the most appropriate prescriptions. Responsible for keeping up to date with relevant clinical research, best practice and professional guidelines. Responsible for own Continued Professional Development and providing feedback to colleagues through reflective practice, clinical meetings, supervision and mentorship. To participate under the preceptorship programme to meet the Knowledge & Skills Framework outline.

Where appropriate to liaise with technical staff over own clinical caseload manufacturing or technical issues ensuring responsibilities are completed within lead times.

Responsible for own safe practice in the workshop for machinery and hand tools. Responsible in maintaining own or shared tool kit and equipment and reporting any known faults. Coordinate and contribute within team meetings or professional training sessions.

To support all governance and quality assurance activities as required by service or other Trust management For full details please see attached Job Description and Personal Specification.