Assistant Clinical Lead

Steeper Inc.; Stanmore; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Steeper Group is seeking an Assistant Clinical Lead for the Prosthetics Department at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital in Stanmore. You will support the Combined Service Manager and Clinical Manager in running the Prosthetic Department and manage day-to-day activities of the Prosthetist as required.

The role involves assisting in clinical training, coordinating patient flow, and deputising for the Clinical Manager to ensure smooth operation and high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Assist in organizing clinical training - internal and external - to meet service needs.
• Ensure clinical staff undertake ESR and/or IHasco training.
• Deputise for the Clinical Manager and supervise staff when required.

Responsibilities

• Deputise for the Clinical Manager when necessary (holidays, sickness etc.).
• Support running of prosthetic clinics daily and maintain efficient patient flow.
• Assist in allocation/reallocation of patients and manage active patient numbers.
• Support clinical training for prosthetists and organise relevant training.
• Ensure ESR and IHasco training compliance for clinical staff.
• Attend MDT and user group meetings; assist in audits and R&D projects.

Skills

Leadership

Team coordination

Quality improvement

Stakeholder management

Job description

We have created an exciting opportunity for the role of Assistant Clinical Lead to join our existing team in The Prosthetics Department, Royal National Orthopedic Hospital, Stanmore.

The successful candidate will support the Combined Service Manager and the Clinical Manager in the running of the Prosthetic Department and to manage the day-to-day activities of the Prosthetist when required.

Your Duties and Responsibilities:

• Deputise for the Clinical Manager when necessary (holidays, sickness etc.)
• Support in the effective and efficient running of prosthetic clinics on a daily basis. This will require developing close links with prosthetists, consultants, workshop and admin manager to ensure clinical time is maximized and patient waiting lists and delivery times are effectively managed.
• Assist in the allocation/reallocation of patients as necessary, and to manage and review active patient numbers so that clinical experience and balance is maintained within the team as appropriate.
• Support the clinical training for prosthetists. Responsibilities to include assistance in organizing relevant clinical training - both internally and externally, in line with service needs.
• Assist in ensuring the clinical staff undertake and maintain their ESR and/or IHasco training as appropriate.
• Deputise for the Clinical Manager when necessary to ensure clinical staff undergo regular clinical supervision and appraisals and monitor any follow-up actions.
• Assist in the Investigation and response to patient complaints in line with Company and Trust procedures.
• Assist on clinical projects e.g. Audit, introduction of new products/trials, clinical R&D and support supervision positions with students and apprentices
• Attend meetings as appropriate. MDT, user group etc.
• Support the team with other projects and responsibilities as required.

These roles are not exclusive or exhaustive and are meant as a guide only.

About the Role

We have created an exciting opportunity for the role of Assistant Clinical Lead to join our existing team in The Prosthetics Department, Royal National Orthopedic Hospital, Stanmore.

The successful candidate will support the Combined Service Manager and the Clinical Manager in the running of the Prosthetic Department and to manage the day-to-day activities of the Prosthetist when required.

What we're looking for:

• Enthusiastic approach to tasks
• Ability to be versatile and work across department
• Proactive attitude and willingness to coach others
• Attend and participate in daily, weekly and monthly quality meetings where applicable.
• Lead by example in quality on a daily basis.

About Steeper

Steeper Group is a privately-owned business that was formed over 100 years ago. Since then we have expanded across prosthetics, orthotics and accessible technology - with a focus on creating significant turning points in individuals' lives through exceptional clinical services and award-winning products.

We are a true leader in our market. From humble beginnings, we have grown to become one of the UK’s largest suppliers of Orthotic, Prosthetic and Accessible Technology products. Uniquely, we combine age-old craft skills with the latest innovations in manufacturing and materials.

Steeper's vision is to create life's turning points, together. We aim to do this with innovative prosthetic, orthotic and accessible technology products and services.