Job summary
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.
Working at Roehampton
Opcare have been providing the prosthetic
service in Roehampton since 2008 and have recently been re awarded the contract,
this role is an excellent opportunity to have a key influence within the
service to advance and improve the delivery of service.
The Prosthetic Department is based in
the Douglas Bader Rehabilitation Centre within Queen Marys Hospital, where we provide
inpatient and outpatient prosthetic care for a wide variety of patients. There
is a complex mix of upper and lower limb patient caseloads including multiple
limb loss, congenital limb builds and paediatric provision which provides a
great opportunity to be exposed to interesting and varied clinics. Our wider
MDT colleagues include physiotherapists,
occupational therapists, rehabilitation consultants, nursing staff,
psychologist, social work and onsite gait lab team.
All prosthetic manufacture is completed
by our skilled technicians onsite which provides a collaborative working
approach to device design and manufacture. Including clinics run by clinical
support technicians.
Main duties of the job
The role will involve working with a complex clinical case load and
therefore clinical expertise in at least one area of prosthetics is essential,
but there will also be opportunities to develop into different specialities.
The role holder 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.
The role holder will be an integral member of the senior clinical team
and will provide mentoring support to less experienced prosthetists, graduates,
and students.
Key Responsibilities:
Some of the key responsibilities the role holder will have
responsibility for
Ensure the delivery of high-quality care for all
patients and the smooth running of the service.
Work closely with multi-disciplinary teams MDTs across Queen Marys Hospital and the wider Trust including Surgeons and
Consultants.
To have an area of specialist prosthetic practise
and interest, preferably upper limb, osseointegration and complex limb builds.
Share your
knowledge and experience with junior colleagues and offer mentorship to
graduates and students.
Help
coordinate and contribute to in-service training sessions.
The role holder will be a specialised Prosthetist that can support
development and service improvements for the betterment of patients in Queen
Marys and St Georges Hospitals.
About us
We are currently seeking an experienced Prosthetist who is looking for
an opportunity to develop their career and be a part of our large and dynamic team
in Roehampton.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Skills and Personal Attributes
Proven practical experience working successfully at a senior
level as a Prosthetist.
Committed to the highest standards of patient care and
practice in line with international best practice
Proven experience of working within high performing teams.
Excellent communication skills and ability to build and
maintain excellent working relationships internally and externally.
Ambition and drive to help improve the services and products
Sound judgement and the ability to make sound appropriate
decisions quickly and effectively in complex situations.
Self-motivated and uses initiative, seeking advice when
required.
Able to prioritise, plan and organise efficiently, and work
with multiple conflicting priorities.
Positive and proactive can do attitude.
Excellent attention to detail.
Sound numeracy and literacy skills.
Good working knowledge of IT systems e.g. word, excel, REHAPP.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Skills and Personal Attributes
Proven practical experience working successfully at a senior
level as a Prosthetist.
Committed to the highest standards of patient care and
practice in line with international best practice
Proven experience of working within high performing teams.
Excellent communication skills and ability to build and
maintain excellent working relationships internally and externally.
Ambition and drive to help improve the services and products
Sound judgement and the ability to make sound appropriate
decisions quickly and effectively in complex situations.
Self-motivated and uses initiative, seeking advice when
required.
Able to prioritise, plan and organise efficiently, and work
with multiple conflicting priorities.
Positive and proactive can do attitude.
Excellent attention to detail.
Sound numeracy and literacy skills.
Good working knowledge of IT systems e.g. word, excel, REHAPP.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Prosthetics and Orthotics
- Certified Prosthetist
- HND Prosthetics
- Must also be fully HCPC Registered
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Prosthetics and Orthotics
- Certified Prosthetist
- HND Prosthetics
- 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).
