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    Clinical Specialist Orthotist - London, United Kingdom - Opcare under Ability Matters Group

    Opcare under Ability Matters Group
    Opcare under Ability Matters Group London, United Kingdom

    3 weeks ago

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    Job summary

    Looking to take the next step upwards in your career pathway?

    Looking to join one of the fastest 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?

    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 Roehampton. This role is a one year fixed term post to provide maternitycover, with the potential of extending the contract.

    The role will involve working with a complex clinical case load andtherefore clinical expertise in at least one area of orthotics is essential,but there will also be opportunities to develop into different specialities.The role holder will be instrumental in working with the orthotic team,consisting of clinicians, technicians, and wider NHS MDT to advance and improvethe delivery of the service.

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

    There are a wide variety of MDTs and extended practice clinics including,but not limited to:

  • In and out-patient clinics for neurologicalconditions
  • Paediatrics
  • Scoliosis bracing
  • Diabetic foot
  • Foot and ankle
  • Theatre casts and removal
  • Gait lab and surgical planning

    • Main duties of the job

    Some of the key responsibilities the role holder will haveresponsibility for:

  • Ensure the delivery of high-quality care for allpatients and the smooth running of the service.
  • Work closely with multi-disciplinary teams (MDTs)across Queen Marys and St Georges Hospitals.
  • To have an area of specialist orthotic practise andinterest.
  • Share yourknowledge and experience with junior colleagues and offer mentorship tograduates.
  • Helpcoordinate and contribute to in-service training sessions.
    • The role holder will be a specialised Orthotist that can supportdevelopment and service improvements for the betterment of patients in QueenMarys and St Georges Hospitals.

    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.

    Working at Roehampton:

    Opcare have been providing the orthoticservice in Roehampton since 2008 and have recently been re-awarded the contract,this role is an excellent opportunity to have a key influence within theservice to advance and improve the delivery of service.

    The Orthotic Department is based in theDouglas Bader Rehabilitation Centre within Queen Marys Hospital, where we provideinpatient, outpatient and community orthotic care for a wide variety ofpatients. There is a complex mix of MDTs and extended practice clinics whichprovides a great opportunity to be exposed to interesting and varied caseloads.

    St Georges University NHS Foundationtrust provide specialist services for South-West London including Spina Bifida,Ponseti and spasticity, all of which the orthotic team are an important partof.

    Onsite at Queen Marys hospital we work closelywith the gait lab team, spasticity specialist physiotherapists, orthopaedicsurgeons and consultant neurologists for surgical planning pathways for upperand lower limbs.

    There is a large on-site workshop withskilled staff providing a collaborative working approach to device design andmanufacture.

    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    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 fastest 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?

    Working at Roehampton:

    Opcare have been providing the orthoticservice in Roehampton since 2008 and have recently been re-awarded the contract,this role is an excellent opportunity to have a key influence within theservice to advance and improve the delivery of service.

    The Orthotic Department is based in theDouglas Bader Rehabilitation Centre within Queen Marys Hospital, where we provideinpatient, outpatient and community orthotic care for a wide variety ofpatients. There is a complex mix of MDTs and extended practice clinics whichprovides a great opportunity to be exposed to interesting and varied caseloads.

    St Georges University NHS Foundationtrust provide specialist services for South-West London including Spina Bifida,Ponseti and spasticity, all of which the orthotic team are an important partof.

    Onsite at Queen Marys hospital we work closelywith the gait lab team, spasticity specialist physiotherapists, orthopaedicsurgeons and consultant neurologists for surgical planning pathways for upperand lower limbs.

    There is a large on-site workshop withskilled staff providing a collaborative working approach to device design andmanufacture.

    Job Summary:

    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 Roehampton. This role is a one year fixed term post to provide maternitycover, with the potential of extending the contract.

    The role will involve working with a complex clinical case load andtherefore clinical expertise in at least one area of orthotics is essential,but there will also be opportunities to develop into different specialities.The role holder will be instrumental in working with the orthotic team,consisting of clinicians, technicians, and wider NHS MDT to advance and improvethe delivery of the service.

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

    There are a wide variety of MDTs and extended practice clinics including,but not limited to:

  • In and out-patient clinics for neurologicalconditions
  • Paediatrics
  • Scoliosis bracing
  • Diabetic foot
  • Foot and ankle
  • Theatre casts and removal
  • Gait lab and surgical planning
    • Key Responsibilities:

    Some of the key responsibilities the role holder will haveresponsibility for:

  • Ensure the delivery of high-quality care for allpatients and the smooth running of the service.
  • Work closely with multi-disciplinary teams (MDTs)across Queen Marys and St Georges Hospitals.
  • To have an area of specialist orthotic practise andinterest.
  • Share yourknowledge and experience with junior colleagues and offer mentorship tograduates.
  • Helpcoordinate and contribute to in-service training sessions.
    • The role holder will be a specialised Orthotist that can supportdevelopment and service improvements for the betterment of patients in QueenMarys and St Georges Hospitals.

    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.

    Qualifications:

    Either:

  • BSc Prosthetics and Orthotics
  • Certified Orthotist
  • HND Orthotics
    • Must also be fully HCPC Registered.

    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

    • Ability MattersGroup Limited are an equal opportunities employer, we have a clear goal ofdriving diversity and inclusion across all operations of the group.

    Person Specification

    Experience

    Essential

  • The role holder will be a specialised Orthotist that can support development and service improvements for the betterment of patients in Queen Marys and St Georges Hospitals.
  • The successful candidate will join an enthusiastic and busy team, and be supported with local, regional, and national training to develop their clinical skills to support the service. We aim to deliver a first class service for users whilst applying the most advanced and exciting clinical and technical solutions available to patients.

    • Qualifications

    Essential

  • Must also be fully HCPC Registered.

    • Desirable

  • Either:
  • BSc Prosthetics and Orthotics
  • Certified Orthotist
  • HND Orthotics
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