Senior Orthotist

Job summary

An exciting opportunity exists for a Senior Orthotist, to join the Orthotics department at Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Trust set within Arrowe Park and Clatterbridge Hospitals which, are within commutable distance of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.

The role is suitable for those with orthotic experience looking to develop their skills within a supportive and nurturing environment. This is a friendly, dynamic orthotic team and a great opportunity to gain experience working in an acute hospital setting. The successful candidate will have dedicated CPD time as well as working closely with more experienced team members to enhance knowledge and develop clinical skills.

This is a varied clinical role with inpatient and outpatient clinics and cover a range of areas including: orthopaedic foot and ankle, diabetic foot, neurology, paediatric and traumatic spinal injury. The team at WUTH work closely with their medical and AHP colleagues.

The successful candidate will be part of a team of 5 Orthotists and have access to an on site workshop, the use of digital workflow and will be encouraged to explore innovative technology. It is a team where clinicians are encouraged to be actively involved in their own development and the improvement of the department.

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilitieso To manage own clinical caseload including more complex cases.o To attend clinics, including externally to the Trust, as required or as delegated bysenior colleagues.o Responsible for referral and liaison to other disciplines to provide optimum patientcare. Recognising where alternative interventions may be appropriate and ensuring inclusion of members from multidisciplinary teams where complex treatment plans or patient pathways are required.o To communicate effectively with patients, carers and families, GPs, Consultants andAHP's with regard to clinical care both in direct contact and through clinical letters and reports within a duty of care.o To maintain a current knowledge of relevant clinical pathologies to be able to devisethe most appropriate prescriptions.o Responsible for keeping up to date with relevant clinical research, best practice andprofessional guidelines.o Responsible for own continued professional development and providing feedbackand training to colleagues through reflective practice, clinical meetings, supervision and mentorship.o Responsible for contributing towards patient or departmental information and bestpractice guidance.o Assist with the teaching and training of students, technical staff and otherprofessionals as required.o To contribute to audit projects as appropriate in line with local standards and bestpractice or to participate in research projects as appropriate and in liaison with a lead researcher.

About us

All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.

We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.

We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.

The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.

Employer details

Employer name

Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Arrowe Park Hospital

Wirral

CH494PE

Employer's website

https://www.wuth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Arrowe Park Hospital

Wirral

CH494PE

Employer's website

https://www.wuth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

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