Job responsibilities
To interact with patients,
assessing their orthotic needs and discussing them, and your ideas for meeting
those needs, with your mentor.
Gradually build up your patient
caseload, increasing it with time and experience, until you carry a full clinic
covering all areas of orthotics
To measure accurately any patients
requiring an orthosis
To accurately complete all orders
including product specification and product codes
Be aware of the Companys Quality
system and ensure that all paperwork and job sheets are filled out correctly,
legibly and promptly.
Ensure that your technical
knowledge is kept up to date by maintaining current awareness of the latest
techniques and componentry, and by working together with the technicians to
ensure a full understanding of the manufacturing and repair processes.
To abide by the Companys health
and safety policy while working in the workshop, stores and plaster room
ensuring your own safety and that of your colleagues.
The ability to take plaster of
Paris casts patients accurately and quickly when needed.
The ability to take accurate
measurements and outlines of the patient to allow easy and accurate manufacture
for all types of orthoses.
Basic technical skills in the
adaptation of various Orthoses in the clinical environment to improve the fit
and function of the orthosis.
An understanding of the different
aspects and processes involved in the manufacture of different orthoses.
In depth knowledge of pathologies
commonly seen in Orthotic clinics, their presentation and long-term prognosis.
Logical and thorough assessment
skills are needed to build a structured and detailed picture of the patient.
The ability to use assessment and
examination skills to diagnose underlying pathologies, risk factors and
orthotic best practice.
The ability to use the knowledge
gained in assessment and diagnosis to prescribe an orthosis that best meets the
functional needs and wishes of the patient.
Knowledge of materials used within
Orthotics, their uses variations and the manufacturing processes involved in
their use.
The ability to fit and supply a
range of commonly prescribed orthoses.
Responsibilities for Quality
Adhere
to the quality management system and procedures (including work instructions)
at all times.
Do not
misuse anything provided for product quality purposes.
Attend
and participate in daily, weekly and monthly quality meetings if applicable.
Report
non-conformances to specification or risks in the workplace.
Responsibilities for Health and Safety
Adhere
to health, safety and environmental policies and procedures
Take
care for the health and safety of yourself and others who may be affected by
your acts or omissions
Attend
and participate in safety meetings as required
Report unsafe acts or
conditions in the workplace
Responsibilities for Human Resources
Adhere
to Steeper's values at all times and create a positive and collaborative
working environment
Support
the business to achieve goals by supporting departmental objectives and targets
Demonstrate
personal commitment to positively communicate and build up strong working
relationships with those you work with directly, and across other department.
Maintain
any qualifications or certifications required for your role - and ensure copies
of these are provided to HR
Attend
and participate in any scheduled daily, weekly and monthly department meetings
Adhere to the policies and procedures in place
at Steeper Group
Proactively
read employees notices, and business updates and raise any queries promptly
