Job summary
We require a flexible, dynamic and enthusiastic individual to join our Orthotic Services team, who will play a key role in the delivery of high quality treatment and care to patients.
Preston SMRC (Specialist Mobility & Rehabilitation Centre) is the North West's Enhanced War Veteran Prosthetic Rehabilitation Centre - one of only 9 Centres chosen in England. At the SMRC we are totally focused on 'Quality of Care' and are proud to be long term, established recipients of the Customer Service Excellence Award (previously Charter Mark). We are also accredited to the ISO-9001:2015 quality standard.
The purpose-built, bespoke facilities at the centre include a full clinical suite required for examination and treatment of patients. The SMRC also has a fully equipped specialist rehabilitation exercise area.
As a band 5 Orthotist, you will be clinically responsible for the provision of treatment of patients under the supervision of Senior Orthotists and will always work within professional and Trust policies and guidelines on the basis of informed consent. You will ensure the best orthotic treatment outcome for patients, provided within agreed resources.
Main duties of the job
You will be providing clinical, scientific and advisory services to patients for their health and well-being by maintaining / improving mobility, optimising function and limiting pain or deformity resulting from a wide variety of acute and chronic conditions - such as diabetes, a wide range of neuromuscular and musculo-skeletal conditions to patients of all ages.
You will undertake detailed assessments in conjunction with the Centre's Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) to enable personalised care plans, facilitating provision of clinically suitable orthoses for patients referred into the service from a wide variety of specialists, G.P.s and other AHPs.
You will carry out clinical examination and evaluation of patients' orthotic needs andformulate design (prescription) of prostheses, selecting materials and components.
In your role, you'll work closely with manufacturers and the administration team in order to ensure an excellent patient experience.
About us
We have 10,000 fantastic people working hard to deliver quality services to our patients. Whatever your role, you help look after 370,000 people in our local area & give specialist care to 1.5 million people across Lancashire & Cumbria.
Working with us gives you the knowledge and sense of pride that every activity you do genuinely does make a difference to support our patients & staff, ensuring we keep thriving & delivering outstanding healthcare right across our local towns.
You'll have access to varied development opportunities, learn new skills, meet fab people & do things you'd never have done. You'll learn about working in a hospital, interacting with people from all different roles to build skills & enhance your career path.
You'll make an impact, be challenged to think differently, be bold & help innovate to keep improving things. Everything we do centres around patient care and enhancing their experience which means your role is pivotal and something really to be proud of.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Assists and supports the Consultant in Rehabilitation Medicine and other referrers into the service to provide integrated patient care. Work as part of the orthotics team in the safe and effective management of orthotic patients.
- Acts as a role model, presenting a positive image of self, team and the organisation.
- Is responsible for the co-ordination of care, through appropriate professional practice, delegation and supervision of duties carried out by junior staff
- Ensures appropriate prescription and treatment is delivered based on assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care to meet patient needs in accordance with agreed local and National standards, evidence based guidelines and decision making.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Assists and supports the Consultant in Rehabilitation Medicine and other referrers into the service to provide integrated patient care. Work as part of the orthotics team in the safe and effective management of orthotic patients.
- Acts as a role model, presenting a positive image of self, team and the organisation.
- Is responsible for the co-ordination of care, through appropriate professional practice, delegation and supervision of duties carried out by junior staff
- Ensures appropriate prescription and treatment is delivered based on assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care to meet patient needs in accordance with agreed local and National standards, evidence based guidelines and decision making.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Education
Essential
- BSc (Hons) in Prosthetics and Orthotics or historical equivalent.
- Current Relevant HCPC Registration
Desirable
- Is up to date and fit to practice safely.
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- A good knowledge of orthotic theory, prescription, manufacture and delivery.
- Experience and knowledge of current orthotic practice including interactions between Allied Health Professionals Medical Consultants in Rehabilitation and other referrers into the service.
- Knowledge of Quality Assurance Systems.
Desirable
- Ability to manage a complex caseload with limited supervision.
- Experience of working within finite resources.
- Previous experience in treatment of complex long-term conditions
- Demonstrable comprehension of national and/or local issues affecting orthotics services/provision.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Education
Essential
- BSc (Hons) in Prosthetics and Orthotics or historical equivalent.
- Current Relevant HCPC Registration
Desirable
- Is up to date and fit to practice safely.
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- A good knowledge of orthotic theory, prescription, manufacture and delivery.
- Experience and knowledge of current orthotic practice including interactions between Allied Health Professionals Medical Consultants in Rehabilitation and other referrers into the service.
- Knowledge of Quality Assurance Systems.
Desirable
- Ability to manage a complex caseload with limited supervision.
- Experience of working within finite resources.
- Previous experience in treatment of complex long-term conditions
- Demonstrable comprehension of national and/or local issues affecting orthotics services/provision.
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).
