Assistant Clinical Lead – Orthotics – Manchester/Wirral

Opcare; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35 days holiday (plus bank holidays)

Refer a Friend incentive scheme

Enhanced Family Leave/Pay

Cycle to Work Scheme

Job summary

AM Healthcare Group is seeking an Assistant Clinical Lead – Orthotics for Manchester/Wirral. You will supervise clinicians, mentor staff, and support service development while ensuring adherence to clinical governance and prescription guidelines.

You will work closely with the Clinical Lead and Operations Manager to drive high-quality patient care, workforce planning, and continuous improvement across the orthotics team.

Qualifications

• BSc (Hons) in Prosthetics and Orthotics or equivalent.
• HCPC registration.
• Full driving licence.
• MSc or postgraduate clinical qualification.
• Practice educator training.
• BAPO member.
• ISPO member.

Responsibilities

• Support the Clinical Lead and Operations Manager in delivering, developing, and continuously improving clinical services.
• Supervise clinicians and students with coaching, mentorship, and feedback for professional development.
• Take on line management duties for the clinical team.
• Aid workforce and service planning, providing clinical insight to inform strategic priorities.
• Exercise sound judgement balancing patient care with service delivery and targets.
• Support rostering, resource allocation, and operational planning to maximise efficiency and KPIs.
• Deliver high-level clinical care aligned to prescription guidelines and governance.
• Lead research, audits, and service improvement initiatives.
• Ensure data quality and clinical governance compliance across the team.
• Represent the service in organisational meetings and external partnerships.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Team coaching

MDT collaboration

Communication

CAD/CAM systems

REHAPP

Power BI

Excel (Advanced)

Research & quality improvement

Outlook

Education

BSc (Hons) in Prosthetics and Orthotics

HCPC registration

Full driving licence

MSc / Postgraduate qualification

Practice educator training

BAPO member

ISPO member

Tools

CAD/CAM systems

Power BI

REHAPP

Outlook

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Assistant Clinical Lead – Orthotics – Manchester/Wirral

We have an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Orthotist to take the next steps in their career joining the team in Manchester/Wirral as an Assistant Clinical Lead.

Reporting to the Clinical lead, the successful candidate will supervise, coach, and mentor clinicians and colleagues, contributing to staff development and team performance.

The role involves supporting service delivery and development, contributing to business planning, quality improvement, and the implementation of clinical governance processes to ensure alignment with organisational goals and patient needs. This includes the adherence to prescription guidelines and supporting the Clinical Lead and Operations Manager to embed the guidelines, and a standardised clinical approach, across the team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Clinical Lead and Operations Manager in the delivery, development, and continuous improvement of clinical services, ensuring high standards of patient care.
• Supervise clinical colleagues, and students, and provide coaching, mentorship, and constructive feedback to support professional development.
• Assume line management duties for the clinical team.
• Support the Clinical Lead and Operations Manager with workforce and service planning by providing clinical insight that informs strategic priorities, ensuring that staffing, resources, and service models align with both patient needs and organisational objectives.
• Exercise sound judgement in day-to-day decision-making, balancing individual patient care with service delivery requirements and organisational targets, and adapting quickly when urgent reprioritisation is required.
• Support the Clinical Lead and Operations Manager with operational planning, rostering, and resource allocation to maximise efficiency and meet KPIs both individually and as a team.
• Deliver high-level clinical care while supporting the team to maintain and develop practical skills in line with prescription guidelines.
• Assist with financial planning, forecasting, budget awareness, and cost-effectiveness, including stock monitoring, audits, and waste reduction initiatives.
• Provides clinically effective, evidence-based care while supporting the team to maintain quality standards by following prescription guidelines and supporting the Clinical Lead and Operations Manager to embed these within the team.
• Proactively lead and support research, audit, and service improvement projects, promoting innovation and evidence-based practice.
• Support the Clinical Lead and Operations Manager in overseeing data quality, clinical governance compliance, and effective communication across the team and with external partners.
• Represent the service at organisational meetings and in external partnerships, maintaining strong collaborative relationships.

Skills and Experience:

• Strong clinical experience within prosthetics and commitment to the highest standard of patient care, with experience in MDT environments.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Ability to prioritise, plan, and manage multiple priorities.
• Proven experience of working effectively within a team environment with the ability to coach, mentor, and motivate team members.
• Evidence of involvement in service development or improvement projects and implementation.
• Skilled in communicating complex information to diverse patient groups, including children and individuals with learning disabilities.
• Ability to work flexibly, balancing clinical and assigned operational priorities.
• Fully proficient with Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Sound working knowledge of REHAPP.
• Experience with CAD/CAM systems.
• Familiarity of Power BI and advanced Excel.
• Previous involvement in research, service development, or quality improvement.

Qualifications:

• BSc (Hons) in Prosthetics and Orthotics or equivalent
• HCPC registration
• Full driving licence
• Relevant MSc, or postgraduate qualifications in a clinical area.
• Practice educator training
• BAPO member
• ISPO member

What we Offer:

• Incremental holiday allowance stating at 35 days, increasing to 41 days with length of service (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Refer a Friend incentive scheme
• Enhanced Family Leave/Pay
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Why Join Us?

At AM Healthcare Group, we are dedicated to enhancing the lives of individuals who rely on mobility and accessibility solutions. As an international group of companies, we provide innovative products and services that make a real difference in people’s daily lives.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer with a firm commitment to diversity and inclusion across all areas of our organisation. As a Disability Confident Employer, we actively welcome applications from individuals of all abilities. If you require any support or adjustments during the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

We are also a proud signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, and we encourage applications from veterans, reservists, and members of the wider armed forces community.

Eligibility to Work in the UK:

Please note that applicants ideally have the continuous right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, we have limited opportunity to provide visa sponsorship for this role.

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