Job summary
This is an exciting time to be working at the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust, one of the biggest NHS Trusts in the UK, delivering care to more than1.6 million people a year through our three main hospitals: Barnet, Chase Farm and Royal Free.
We are delighted to advertise this exciting opportunity for a Surgical Appliances and Orthotics Manager covering Barnet and Chase Farm hospital sites. We are looking for someone who has management and leadership experience, and who also has clinical experience in supplying a fitting a range of off the shelf orthotics including surgical hosiery and breast prosthesis.
Our department is looking for someone who is able to lead change and who is dedicated to providing the best clinical care to our patientsto join our welcoming team. Previous experience working with Orthotics is essential for this role.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking to appoint a dynamic individual to work within our busy service. You will be supported in this role by the Assistant operations manager and Outpatient Therapy Lead - working closely to develop and progress the Orthotics department.
This role will require the successful applicant to run the Orthotics department cross site between Barnet and Chase Farm hospitals as well as provide Orthotic clinics to our patients. This is a very diverse role which will require the ability to balance a variety of managerial tasks along with clinical responsibilities. You will have excellent communication skills, be adaptable to different environments and provide excellent leadership to our Orthotics team. Cross cover is essential and you will be required to travel to different sites.
If you have the skills and attributes fitting this role we look forward to receiving your application.
About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top
For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Person Specification
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- oDemonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- oLimited Functional fitter qualification or equivalent experience
- oCertificated graduate courses or equivalent in-house training in Orthotics /Prosthetics taught by experts in this area or equivalent experience.
- oCommitment to advanced clinical and professional development
Desirable
- oMinimum of 1st degree or equivalent.
- oManagement /Business management qualification
Experience
Essential
- oComprehensive experience working in Orthotic services and provision, preferably within the NHS
- oDemonstrable experience of working in a senior orthotic assistant role with management or leadership responsibilities
- oDemonstrative experience of staff management or leading a team.
- oDemonstrable clinical experience in a senior orthotic assistant role autonomously measuring for and providing stockings and breast prostheses.
- oUnderstanding and application of the Orthotic provision process with evidence of clinical reasoning and clinical problem solving.
- oEvidence of CPD in the form of a portfolio/course attendance or similar, detailing post-graduate structured, supervised in-service training received/attended, reflective practice
- oThorough understanding of setting & maintaining clinical standards & clinical audit
- oSupervision of more junior staff.
Desirable
- oEvidence of introducing new ways of working.
- oTeaching/education of colleagues, multidisciplinary team and/or public/carers
- oTeam working and ability to work as part of a team
- oEvidence of presentation of own research/project work which informed departmental development
- oEvidence of contribution to change within the workplace
- oUnderstanding of role of Surgical appliances within current evolving health environment
- oWork single handedly with individuals and groups
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- oAble to work autonomously and use initiative
- oGood time management and organisational skills
- oAbility to work effectively within different teams both multi and uni-disciplinary, with a willingness to be personally accountable for actions
- oEffective clinical reasoning skills & ability to reflect on own practice
- oPositive attitude to change; self motivating
- oAppreciation of need for personal accountability for governance issues (to include confidentiality, Health & safety and risk management) and how these affect self and others
- oExperience of managing stressful situations by remaining calm, objective and professional
- oAble to carry out concurrent activities (multi-tasking) and work in an unpredictable working pattern; be flexible
- oTo be proactive in service development in order to promote clinical excellence
- oCompetent IT skills - databases, word processing, email, internet
- oCommitment to personal and departmental development.
- oWell organised and practical with a logical, analytical approach to work.
- oProfessional and effective interpersonal skills, including assertiveness & ability to negotiate
- oPays attention to detail
Desirable
- oAbility to negotiate with and influence staff at all levels.
- oKnowledge of legislation and litigation related to Orthotics.
- oMotivated to achieve personal and professional goals to an excellent standard as appropriate to the job role
Person Specification
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- oDemonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- oLimited Functional fitter qualification or equivalent experience
- oCertificated graduate courses or equivalent in-house training in Orthotics /Prosthetics taught by experts in this area or equivalent experience.
- oCommitment to advanced clinical and professional development
Desirable
- oMinimum of 1st degree or equivalent.
- oManagement /Business management qualification
Experience
Essential
- oComprehensive experience working in Orthotic services and provision, preferably within the NHS
- oDemonstrable experience of working in a senior orthotic assistant role with management or leadership responsibilities
- oDemonstrative experience of staff management or leading a team.
- oDemonstrable clinical experience in a senior orthotic assistant role autonomously measuring for and providing stockings and breast prostheses.
- oUnderstanding and application of the Orthotic provision process with evidence of clinical reasoning and clinical problem solving.
- oEvidence of CPD in the form of a portfolio/course attendance or similar, detailing post-graduate structured, supervised in-service training received/attended, reflective practice
- oThorough understanding of setting & maintaining clinical standards & clinical audit
- oSupervision of more junior staff.
Desirable
- oEvidence of introducing new ways of working.
- oTeaching/education of colleagues, multidisciplinary team and/or public/carers
- oTeam working and ability to work as part of a team
- oEvidence of presentation of own research/project work which informed departmental development
- oEvidence of contribution to change within the workplace
- oUnderstanding of role of Surgical appliances within current evolving health environment
- oWork single handedly with individuals and groups
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- oAble to work autonomously and use initiative
- oGood time management and organisational skills
- oAbility to work effectively within different teams both multi and uni-disciplinary, with a willingness to be personally accountable for actions
- oEffective clinical reasoning skills & ability to reflect on own practice
- oPositive attitude to change; self motivating
- oAppreciation of need for personal accountability for governance issues (to include confidentiality, Health & safety and risk management) and how these affect self and others
- oExperience of managing stressful situations by remaining calm, objective and professional
- oAble to carry out concurrent activities (multi-tasking) and work in an unpredictable working pattern; be flexible
- oTo be proactive in service development in order to promote clinical excellence
- oCompetent IT skills - databases, word processing, email, internet
- oCommitment to personal and departmental development.
- oWell organised and practical with a logical, analytical approach to work.
- oProfessional and effective interpersonal skills, including assertiveness & ability to negotiate
- oPays attention to detail
Desirable
- oAbility to negotiate with and influence staff at all levels.
- oKnowledge of legislation and litigation related to Orthotics.
- oMotivated to achieve personal and professional goals to an excellent standard as appropriate to the job role
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).
