Job summary
Looking to join one of the fasting growing clinical service
delivery companies in the UK?
Do you:
Want to join an organisation and team that believes in putting the
patient first and focuses on improving the lives of individuals through
innovation and service development?
Want to join a team that focuses on staff and people development?
Have access to innovative and emerging technologies?
We are currently seeking an experienced Orthotist who is looking for an
opportunity to develop their career and be a part of our large and dynamic team
in Cambridge.
The role will involve working with a complex clinical case load, it will
present exciting opportunities to develop clinical skillsets. The role will be
instrumental in working with the prosthetic team, consisting of clinicians,
technicians and wider NHS MDT to advance and improve the delivery of the
service.
There are a wide variety of patients and extended practice clinics
including, but not limited to:
In and out-patient clinics for neurological
conditions
Paediatrics
Scoliosis bracing
Diabetic foot
Foot and ankle
Theatre casts and removal
Main duties of the job
Key
Skills/Responsibilities:
Some of the key responsibilities the role holder will have
responsibility for:
Independent and autonomous responsibility for
caseload of patients
Ensure the delivery of high-quality care for all
patients and the smooth running of the service
Working closely with multi-disciplinary teams (MDTs)
Inputting on initiatives within the centre service
development plan
This role will provide an opportunity for an ambitious clinician to step
into a position that will challenge them and provide opportunities to develop
clinically across a range of practice areas.
The successful candidate will join an
enthusiastic and busy team, and be supported with local, regional and national
training to develop their clinical skills to support the service. We aim to
deliver a first-class service for users whilst applying the most advanced and
exciting clinical and technical solutions available to patients.
About us
Opcare, part of the AM Healthcare, is
the largest supplier of prosthetic and orthotic services to the NHS. As a
company we aim to continuously improve the services we deliver and develop
those who work for us.
What do we offer:
Competitive market salary
Industry leading training opportunities
Access to innovative scanning and 3D technology
Management development
Access to UK & Global clinical conferences
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role will involve working with a complex clinical case load, it will
present exciting opportunities to develop clinical skillsets. The role will be
instrumental in working with the prosthetic team, consisting of clinicians,
technicians and wider NHS MDT to advance and improve the delivery of the
service.
There are a wide variety of patients and extended practice clinics
including, but not limited to:
In and out-patient clinics for neurological
conditions
Paediatrics
Scoliosis bracing
Diabetic foot
Foot and ankle
Theatre casts and removal
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role will involve working with a complex clinical case load, it will
present exciting opportunities to develop clinical skillsets. The role will be
instrumental in working with the prosthetic team, consisting of clinicians,
technicians and wider NHS MDT to advance and improve the delivery of the
service.
There are a wide variety of patients and extended practice clinics
including, but not limited to:
In and out-patient clinics for neurological
conditions
Paediatrics
Scoliosis bracing
Diabetic foot
Foot and ankle
Theatre casts and removal
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- To be successful in this role, candidates must be fully HCPC registered and have one of the following qualifications:
- Certified Orthotist
- HND Orthotics
- BSc Prosthetics & Orthotics
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- To be successful in this role, candidates must be fully HCPC registered and have one of the following qualifications:
- Certified Orthotist
- HND Orthotics
- BSc Prosthetics & Orthotics
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).
