Senior Orthotist

Job description

Job responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities

• Clinical Practice

• Supervision and Leadership

• Personal and Professional Duties

• Service Development

• Collaborative and Partnership Working

• Quality and Clinical Governance

• Financial

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Orthotist (BSc)
• HCPC Registered
• Formal postgraduate qualification in a relevant area of working, or equivalent experience
• Substantial post graduate training in Orthotics

Desirable

• Relevant MSc

Previous Experience

Essential

• Extensive specialist clinical experience
• Extensive involvement in training & teaching
• Proven track record of service development
• Experience of leading a team through change with experience in supervision and clinical education
• Previous experience of formal presentations to multi professional groups
• Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
• Experience in clinical audit and research
• Experience of producing and implementing departmental guidelines and protocols

Desirable

• Experience in all aspects of Orthotics in the NHS at a senior level
• Experience in the provision of high risk treatments

Skills

Essential

• Substantial evidence of strong clinical knowledge & practical background Substantial evidence of highly specialised skills for clinical practice, based on evidence.
• Broad range of clinical understanding and experience of up to date clinical issues which are evidence based
• Ability to carry out highly advanced range of assessments and procedures in order to make a clinical prognosis, treatment and management plan.
• Knowledge of current NHS trends & policies Substantial understanding of clinical governance and its relevance to Orthotics.
• Knowledge of health & safety, Understanding of importance of good record keeping and activity recording
• Drive and enthusiasm for clinical excellence and clinical development
• Excellent communication skills. Excellent command of English, both written and spoken
• Ability to speak confidently and present to both internal and external agencies
• Ability to receive highly sensitive and confidential information by patients and members of staff and to deal with it in an appropriate manner. Trustworthy
• Ability to work under pressure and ability to listen and advise accordingly
• Confident, Friendly Flexible, Positive attitude to change, Enthusiastic , Approachable & Reliable

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bowley Close Rehabilitation Centre

Bowley Close, Farquhar Road, Crystal Palace

London

SE19 1SZ

Employer's website

https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)