Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Head of Orthotics - operational, clinical and professional lead position. Are you looking to step into a challenging role where you can make a real impact on our services across the county? Do you wish to become part of an organisation providing joined up community, mental health and acute hospital care?
Now is an extremely exciting time to join our Trust as we have recently merged with Yeovil District Hospital, creating some fantastic opportunities across the county of Somerset!
Main duties of the job
The successful individual will be accountable for the operational, clinical, professional leadership and strategic development of orthotic services; reflecting local and national developments in the provision of health services.
This is a permanent post and your base could either be Yeovil District Hospital or Musgrove Park Hospital.
You'll need to hold a degree in Prosthetics and Orthotics and demonstrate extensive experience managing people, managing governance and leading change. Candidates will need to have strong leadership skills and exhibit qualities that enable them to work across boundaries and an ability to successfully work with a range of senior leaders, both within Somerset NHS Foundation Trust as well as with system partners.
Crucial to this post is an understanding of the value of investment in people and a commitment to achieving the very best outcomes for people that use orthotic services.
About us
Yeovil District Hospital is now part of Somerset NHS Foundation Trust. As an organisation, the NHS offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, pension contributions, market leading annual leave allowance, career progression, and regular conversations, not to mention our Blue Light Card and NHS exclusive discounts.The benefits of working in Somerset include the idyllic countryside, with our areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines. You will get to enjoy these perks whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable. You will experience the best of both in Somerset, the countryside and the cosmopolitan - there is truly something for everyone!
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details of the role and responsibilities please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details of the role and responsibilities please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Orthotist Allied Health Professional (HCPC)
- Masters degree or Masters level knowledge acquired through experience at this level
- Significant post graduate learning relevant to role equivalent to at least that of a Master's degree
- A managerial or professional qualification or formal training in a relevant field
Knowledge
Essential
- A sound knowledge of health policies and national agenda
- Sound knowledge and understanding of risk assessment and management of practices and procedures within a complex team/service
Experience
Essential
- Experience of translating strategic plans and policies into operational reality
- Experience of significant contribution towards organisational planning and policy development
- Experience of teaching as part of clinical role
- Experience of supporting Colleagues and developing colleague members and active performance management
Skills
Essential
- Highly effective written and verbal communication skills in formal and informal settings
- Ability to use highly developed influencing and motivational skills in sensitive or challenging situations
- Proven ability to make sound judgements involving the analysis, evaluation and interpretation of highly complex facts of situations
- IT literate and able to write reports, papers and make presentations to a variety of audiences
- Able to understand and effectively use information systems
- Excellent time management skills
- Demonstrate high calibre leadership and ability to work as an effective role model
- Excellent communication skills including talking and listening as well as being aware of non-verbal communication i.e. Motivational interviewing, Shared decision Making
- Ability to develop, implement and evaluate Trust wide strategies, polices and guidance to deliver effective services that meet Trust objectives
- Ability to develop, implement and evaluate strategies, policies and guidance across the Trust to deliver effective services that meet Trust objectives.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Orthotist Allied Health Professional (HCPC)
- Masters degree or Masters level knowledge acquired through experience at this level
- Significant post graduate learning relevant to role equivalent to at least that of a Master's degree
- A managerial or professional qualification or formal training in a relevant field
Knowledge
Essential
- A sound knowledge of health policies and national agenda
- Sound knowledge and understanding of risk assessment and management of practices and procedures within a complex team/service
Experience
Essential
- Experience of translating strategic plans and policies into operational reality
- Experience of significant contribution towards organisational planning and policy development
- Experience of teaching as part of clinical role
- Experience of supporting Colleagues and developing colleague members and active performance management
Skills
Essential
- Highly effective written and verbal communication skills in formal and informal settings
- Ability to use highly developed influencing and motivational skills in sensitive or challenging situations
- Proven ability to make sound judgements involving the analysis, evaluation and interpretation of highly complex facts of situations
- IT literate and able to write reports, papers and make presentations to a variety of audiences
- Able to understand and effectively use information systems
- Excellent time management skills
- Demonstrate high calibre leadership and ability to work as an effective role model
- Excellent communication skills including talking and listening as well as being aware of non-verbal communication i.e. Motivational interviewing, Shared decision Making
- Ability to develop, implement and evaluate Trust wide strategies, polices and guidance to deliver effective services that meet Trust objectives
- Ability to develop, implement and evaluate strategies, policies and guidance across the Trust to deliver effective services that meet Trust objectives.
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.
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).
Additional information
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.
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).
