East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Orthotist

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Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated Band 5 Orthotist to join our friendly Orthotics team.Our Orthotic caseload focuses on those who are medically at risk or who have a high podiatric need, consequently our patients tend to be complex with a variety of needs. To enable you to undertake this role you will be encouraged to undertake rotations into specialist clinics to maintain competencies.

You should be up to date with current best practice and demonstrate our ESHT values and behaviours in their day to day role working as part of a team. We value health promotion and patient education We therefore require an Orthotist who has excellent communication and assessment skills.

We encourage team members to take part in various CPD activities including clinical supervision, protected time, in-house training during team and department meetings in addition to external training sessions.

Applications are invited from motivated BSc qualified and HCPC registered Orthotists, preferably affiliated to BAPO, who are keen to advance their clinical, professional and leadership skills.

This post is based on the acute sites setting but you will also work in community settings. Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the locality and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes.

Main duties of the job

We are committed in providing you with a rotation of experience to build upon your undergraduate theory into practice experience under the supervision of our Senior Orthotist.You will be supported o insure it is a smooth and enjoyable transition into your new role.Our Trust is vertically integrated across Primary and Secondary care and is seeking to recruit a Band 5 Orthotist to our Orthotic Service.

We are looking for an orthotist with a positive mental attitude, whois determined to provide the best evidenced based care and are committed to being part of an Orthotic team, providing an excellent caring service to our patients.As this service is linked to the Podiatry service, we work closely with the University of Brighton, to provide Podiatry student placements and as part of this, they are rotated into the Orthotic service as well. Other AHPs also have close links with this service so interprofessional working is encouraged.The service is committed to bringing out the best of our colleagues and employees and we want everyone who works here to have job satisfaction and feel proud to serve and be part of East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust.You will be working in a number of locations in community and acute setting therefore it is essential that you are able to travel between sites independently and in a timely manner.

About us

We provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people's own homes.

In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated 'Outstanding'. Eastbourne DGH rated 'Good'.

In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious 'Building for our Future' programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.

Date posted

12 October 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

374-CFDA075

Job locations

Conquest Hospital, Hastings and Eastbourne District General Hospital

Hastings

TN37 7RD

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description attached.

If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description attached.

If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Good general level of education including Maths and English
Bsc (Hons) Prosthetics and Orthotics or equivalent
Registered with Health Professions Council

Desirable

Membership of British Association of Prosthetists & Orthotists (BAPO)

Experience

Essential

Post-registration experience, providing a broad range of experience in provision of orthotics for orthopaedic, neurology, paediatrics and diabetes
Supervision of student Orthotists, Junior Orthotists and Apprentice Orthotists
Ability to evidence a sound understanding of the NHS principles and values
Ability to analyse and interpret often incomplete information, preempt and evaluate issues, and recommend and appropriate course of action to address the issues
Experience of undertaking risk assessments

Desirable

Experience of working within a primary care setting
Evidence of working across organisational boundaries within health and social care
Independent thinker with good judgement, problem-solving and analytical skills
Experience of line management is desirable
Experience of offering mental health support
Experience of offering vocational support

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Good general level of education including Maths and English
Bsc (Hons) Prosthetics and Orthotics or equivalent
Registered with Health Professions Council

Desirable

Membership of British Association of Prosthetists & Orthotists (BAPO)

Experience

Essential

Post-registration experience, providing a broad range of experience in provision of orthotics for orthopaedic, neurology, paediatrics and diabetes
Supervision of student Orthotists, Junior Orthotists and Apprentice Orthotists
Ability to evidence a sound understanding of the NHS principles and values
Ability to analyse and interpret often incomplete information, preempt and evaluate issues, and recommend and appropriate course of action to address the issues
Experience of undertaking risk assessments

Desirable

Experience of working within a primary care setting
Evidence of working across organisational boundaries within health and social care
Independent thinker with good judgement, problem-solving and analytical skills
Experience of line management is desirable
Experience of offering mental health support
Experience of offering vocational support

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

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UK Registration

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

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Conquest Hospital, Hastings and Eastbourne District General Hospital

Hastings

TN37 7RD

Employer's website

http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Conquest Hospital, Hastings and Eastbourne District General Hospital

Hastings

TN37 7RD

Employer's website

http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)