Job responsibilities
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
