About this role
Job summary
We are currently seeking an experienced Orthotist who is looking for an opportunity to develop their career and be a part of our Staffordshire wide orthotic service.
The role will be based across Staffordshire covering our orthotic services in Stoke, Burton and Cannock. The successful applicant will work with an experienced clinical team, supportive administrative staff and have access to local workshop facilities and technicians for adjustments and alterations.
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 role will be instrumental in helping to develop and implement service improvements for the betterment of patients in the Staffordshire area. 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.
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities
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 and leading on initiatives within the centre service development plan
Conduct comprehensive assessment of patients to determine their orthotic needs
Develop and implement personalised orthotic treatment plans
Stay up to date with the latest advancements in orthotic technology and practices
Provide excellent patient care, education, and support throughout the treatment process
Assessing, measuring, casting, fitting, suppling, reviewing and adjusting orthoses as required
Maintaining appropriate clinical notes
Qualifications
Either
Certified Orthotist
HND Orthotic BSc Orthotics
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.
Looking to take the next step upwards in your career pathway?
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 orthotic 3D print technologies?
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
Ability Matters Group Limited are an equal opportunities employer, we have a clear goal of driving diversity and inclusion across all operations of the group.
We are a Disability Confident committed employer.
To apply please email your CV with a covering letter ASAP to [email protected]
For more details and additional vacancies please see our website www.amhealthcaregroup.com
Job description Job responsibilities
We are currently seeking an experienced Orthotist who is looking for an opportunity to develop their career and be a part of our Staffordshire wide orthotic service.
The role will be based across Staffordshire covering our orthotic services in Stoke, Burton and Cannock. The successful applicant will work with an experienced clinical team, supportive administrative staff and have access to local workshop facilities and technicians for adjustments and alterations.
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 role will be instrumental in helping to develop and implement service improvements for the betterment of patients in the Staffordshire area. 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
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Qualifications: Either: 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.
Certificate of Sponsorship 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 1 Clifford Street
Stoke-on-trent
ST1 3EN
Employer's website https://www.opcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)