Job summary
Opcare, part of the AM Healthcare Group, 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.
Looking to take the next step upwards in your career
pathway?
Looking to join one of the fastest 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?
Job Summary:
The
role holder will lead a clinical team in Derbyshire in assessing patients in
conjunction with other members of the interdisciplinary team as appropriate, ensuring
treatment is provided based on best practice and supporting the Centre Manger
to ensure the highest standards of clinical, operational, financial, and
Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality governance within the region.
Within the Orthotic
department there
are a wide variety of MDTs and extended practice clinics which the role holder
will be leading on including, but not limited to
Paediatrics
Diabetic
foot
Foot
and ankle
- Theatre casts and removal
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities:
Some of the key
responsibilities the role holder will have responsibility for:
Delivering excellence in clinical patient care to all service
users in accordance with the service criteria.
Line
management of the Clinical Team within their service, building and maintaining
a culture which supports personal growth and
development and providing mentoring support to less experienced
orthotists, graduates, and students; as well as guiding and supporting more
experienced staff.
Effectively managing clinical prescriptive standards in line with
company product matrices, and the service budget.
Creating effective professional relationships with key
stakeholders internal and external to support the success criteria of the
service.
Evaluating, encouraging and supporting a culture of continuous
improvement and innovation within the service and the wider organisation.
The
role will be instrumental in helping to develop and implement service
improvements for the betterment of patients in the Derbyshire region.
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
Working at Derby and Derbyshire:
Opcare
have recently been awarded the contract to run Derby and Derbyshire Orthotics
service. This contract commences on 1st June 2025. This role is an
excellent opportunity to have a key influence within the service to advance and
improve the delivery of service.
The
main hub for this service is based at Derwent Valley Medical Centre in the city
of Derby, but the service is also delivered in Chesterfield, South Derbyshire,
the Derbyshire Dales, Erewash, the Amber Valley, Bolsover & Northeast
Derbyshire and the High Peak in a number of community settings. We provide
inpatient, outpatient and community orthotic care for a wide variety of
patients. There is a complex mix of Adult and Paediatric MDTs and extended
practice clinics which provide a great opportunity to be exposed to interesting
and varied caseloads.
Alongside
the general, paediatric and community clinics, the role leads and supports the
day-to-day delivery of orthotic services within the Derbyshire region. This
includes diabetic, MSK and general in and outpatient clinics. There is
opportunity to work across company networks and groups including 3D
manufacturing, scanning and clinical governance projects.
To apply please email your CV with a covering letter ASAP torecruitment@abilitymatters.comFor more details and additional vacancies please see our websitewww.amhealthcaregroup.com
Job description
Job responsibilities
Working at Derby and Derbyshire:
Opcare
have recently been awarded the contract to run Derby and Derbyshire Orthotics
service. This contract commences on 1st June 2025. This role is an
excellent opportunity to have a key influence within the service to advance and
improve the delivery of service.
The
main hub for this service is based at Derwent Valley Medical Centre in the city
of Derby, but the service is also delivered in Chesterfield, South Derbyshire,
the Derbyshire Dales, Erewash, the Amber Valley, Bolsover & Northeast
Derbyshire and the High Peak in a number of community settings. We provide
inpatient, outpatient and community orthotic care for a wide variety of
patients. There is a complex mix of Adult and Paediatric MDTs and extended
practice clinics which provide a great opportunity to be exposed to interesting
and varied caseloads.
Alongside
the general, paediatric and community clinics, the role leads and supports the
day-to-day delivery of orthotic services within the Derbyshire region. This
includes diabetic, MSK and general in and outpatient clinics. There is
opportunity to work across company networks and groups including 3D
manufacturing, scanning and clinical governance projects.
Job Summary:
The
role holder will lead a clinical team in Derbyshire in assessing patients in
conjunction with other members of the interdisciplinary team as appropriate, ensuring
treatment is provided based on best practice and supporting the Centre Manger
to ensure the highest standards of clinical, operational, financial, and
Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality governance within the region.
Within the Orthotic
department there
are a wide variety of MDTs and extended practice clinics which the role holder
will be leading on including, but not limited to
Paediatrics
Diabetic
foot
Foot
and ankle
Theatre
casts and removal
Key Responsibilities:
Some of the key
responsibilities the role holder will have responsibility for:
Delivering excellence in clinical patient care to all service
users in accordance with the service criteria.
Line
management of the Clinical Team within their service, building and maintaining
a culture which supports personal growth and
development and providing mentoring support to less experienced
orthotists, graduates, and students; as well as guiding and supporting more
experienced staff.
Effectively managing clinical prescriptive standards in line with
company product matrices, and the service budget.
Creating effective professional relationships with key
stakeholders internal and external to support the success criteria of the
service.
Evaluating, encouraging and supporting a culture of continuous
improvement and innovation within the service and the wider organisation.
The
role will be instrumental in helping to develop and implement service
improvements for the betterment of patients in the Derbyshire region.
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.
Qualifications:
Either:
Certified Orthotist
HND Orthotics
BSc Orthotics
Must also
be fully HCPC Registered.
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
AM Healthcare
Group Limited are an equal opportunities employer, we have a clear goal of
driving diversity and inclusion across all operations of the group.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Working at Derby and Derbyshire:
Opcare
have recently been awarded the contract to run Derby and Derbyshire Orthotics
service. This contract commences on 1st June 2025. This role is an
excellent opportunity to have a key influence within the service to advance and
improve the delivery of service.
The
main hub for this service is based at Derwent Valley Medical Centre in the city
of Derby, but the service is also delivered in Chesterfield, South Derbyshire,
the Derbyshire Dales, Erewash, the Amber Valley, Bolsover & Northeast
Derbyshire and the High Peak in a number of community settings. We provide
inpatient, outpatient and community orthotic care for a wide variety of
patients. There is a complex mix of Adult and Paediatric MDTs and extended
practice clinics which provide a great opportunity to be exposed to interesting
and varied caseloads.
Alongside
the general, paediatric and community clinics, the role leads and supports the
day-to-day delivery of orthotic services within the Derbyshire region. This
includes diabetic, MSK and general in and outpatient clinics. There is
opportunity to work across company networks and groups including 3D
manufacturing, scanning and clinical governance projects.
Job Summary:
The
role holder will lead a clinical team in Derbyshire in assessing patients in
conjunction with other members of the interdisciplinary team as appropriate, ensuring
treatment is provided based on best practice and supporting the Centre Manger
to ensure the highest standards of clinical, operational, financial, and
Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality governance within the region.
Within the Orthotic
department there
are a wide variety of MDTs and extended practice clinics which the role holder
will be leading on including, but not limited to
Paediatrics
Diabetic
foot
Foot
and ankle
Theatre
casts and removal
Key Responsibilities:
Some of the key
responsibilities the role holder will have responsibility for:
Delivering excellence in clinical patient care to all service
users in accordance with the service criteria.
Line
management of the Clinical Team within their service, building and maintaining
a culture which supports personal growth and
development and providing mentoring support to less experienced
orthotists, graduates, and students; as well as guiding and supporting more
experienced staff.
Effectively managing clinical prescriptive standards in line with
company product matrices, and the service budget.
Creating effective professional relationships with key
stakeholders internal and external to support the success criteria of the
service.
Evaluating, encouraging and supporting a culture of continuous
improvement and innovation within the service and the wider organisation.
The
role will be instrumental in helping to develop and implement service
improvements for the betterment of patients in the Derbyshire region.
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.
Qualifications:
Either:
Certified Orthotist
HND Orthotics
BSc Orthotics
Must also
be fully HCPC Registered.
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
AM Healthcare
Group Limited are an equal opportunities employer, we have a clear goal of
driving diversity and inclusion across all operations of the group.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Certified Orthotist
- HND Orthotics
- BSc Orthotics
- Must also be fully HCPC Registered.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Certified Orthotist
- HND Orthotics
- BSc Orthotics
- Must also be fully HCPC Registered.
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Opcare under Ability Matters Group
Address
Derby & Derbyshire Orthotic Service
Derwent Valley Medical Centre, 18 St Marks Road,
Chaddesden, Derby
DE21 6AH
Employer's website
https://www.opcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
