Highly Specialist Orthotist Salford, North West England, England
Job description
Job overview
We have exciting opportunities for a Band 7 Highly Specialist Orthotist with a positive outlook, to join a well-developed large clinical team
This is a fantastic opportunity to work as part of an established In-house NHS service within Greater Manchester consisting of 10 qualified staff.
The position will give the post holder extensive exposure to all areas within Orthotics including Major Trauma, spinal, neuromuscular, musculoskeletal and paediatrics, as well as mentorship and the peer support network you would expect being part of a larger clinical team, where you will be encouraged to develop your existing leadership skills, participate in research initiatives, and continually improve the service
We will welcome applicants with an extensive background in Orthotics as well as additional highly specialist in-depth experience in all areas of clinical orthotics such as spinal, neuromuscular, musculoskeletal, and paediatric presentations.
Main duties of the job
You will work as part of a team delivering and providing the Orthotic service across the NCA. This includes inpatient and outpatient services across 4 sites, as well as some community clinics.
As a Highly Specialist Orthotist you will provide clinical leadership to the team as well an undertake your own clinical caseload providing clinical examination and assessment, diagnosis and treatment of patients. You will be expected to do this within an appropriate timeframe and with suitably sourced orthoses for prescription, quality, and cost. You will work within BAPOs best practice guidelines and ensure the planned outcome measures for patients’ Orthotic management are met.
Working for our organisation
Northern Care Alliance, one of the largest NHS organisations in the country. A place with an outstanding reputation. Salford is the place which is taking bold, pioneering steps towards delivering a world class, fully integrated care system for adults. Twice rated Outstanding by the CQC, Salford Care Organisation is responsible for delivering a range of community and primary care services and specialist services to Greater Manchester and beyond.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
In line with the Trust’s Single Equality Scheme we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, religion, marital status, social back ground or trade union membership. However, as members of ethnicity minority groups and individuals with disabilities are currently under-represented at this level of post, we would encourage applications from members of these groups. Appointment will be based on merit alone.
Person specification
Registration / Qualifications
Essential criteria
- BSc Honours Degree Prosthetics/Orthotics or recognised equivalent
- State (HPC) Registration
- Current full car driving licence and access to vehicle
Desirable criteria
- Membership of the British Association of Prosthetists and Orthotists
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- 5 Years post qualification clinical practice, including working within Major Trauma , Spinal , Neuro, MSK and Paediatrics
Desirable criteria
- Able to demonstrate innovation and effective use of resources
- Experience of Digital patient systems
Skills
Essential criteria
- Able to actively research for the potential to improve quality and customer care, seeking new ideas and methods to improve health care
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge and experience of Digital scanning Technologies
- Experience of cost effective prescriptions for stock & custom orthotic supply.
Experience
Essential criteria
- Evidence of proactive involvement in the supervision and development of the team
- Evidence of delivering education and training in practice
Desirable criteria
- Able to act as a clinical supervisor and / or facilitate peer groups
- Evidence of involvement in developing of programmers of care, protocols and audit
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment at this time, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters so that we can manage individual and environmental risks, and so that we can support those who may be undecided about vaccination. If you are unvaccinated there is helpful advice and information at https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/covid-19-vaccination-programme where you can also find out more about how to access vaccination. There is a current Government consultation underway which will determine whether some new starters may need to be vaccinated.
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The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from everyone. We value the contribution of individual talent, skills, knowledge, and experience and aim for a workforce demography representative of our local community. If you are disabled and require reasonable adjustments to the application process, please contact the Recruitment Team to discuss.
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Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
