Clinical Lead – Orthotics – Roehampton

Opcare Limited; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive market salary

Incremental holiday allowance 33–38 d

Refer a Friend incentive scheme

Enhanced Family Leave/Pay

Job summary

AM Healthcare Group in Roehampton – Queen Mary’s Hospital is seeking an experienced Orthotist to step into a Clinical Lead role. You will manage the Orthotic Clinical Team, optimise clinic operations, and maintain high standards of patient care in line with HCPC guidelines.

Beyond clinical duties, you will mentor staff, drive audits and clinical projects, and collaborate with manufacturing to ensure timely product delivery. DBS check and full HCPC registration are required.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and relationship-building with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to prioritise, plan, and organise across conflicting priorities.
• Strong clinical reasoning and decision-making aligned with HCPC guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Support Senior Management in driving service and patient care improvements.
• Monitor clinical activity and work with operations to address issues.
• Lead audits, R&D projects, and develop clinical policies and patient pathways.
• Motivate and manage the clinical team to optimise resources and meet goals.
• Maintain communications with manufacturing teams for timely product delivery.
• Ensure compliance with statutory, HSE and quality requirements.

Skills

Communication

Prioritisation

Clinical reasoning

Independent worker

Leadership

Team management

Education

Certified Orthotist

HND Orthotics

BSc Orthotics

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Orthotist to take the next step in their career as a Clinical Lead within our team in Roehampton – Queen Mary’s Hospital.

The successful candidate will have management responsibility for of the Orthotic Clinical Team, ensuring that clinics are fully optimised and are operating effectively within expected timescales.

In addition to their management responsibilities, the role holder will continue to assess and treat a complex range of patients in accordance with clinical best practice guidelines, as well as providing direct support to patients with clinical queries and complaints.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support Senior Management in driving continuous service and patient care improvements.
• Monitor and report on clinical activity, working with operations to address issues promptly.
• Lead clinical audits, R&D projects and development of clinical policies procedure and patient pathways.
• Motivate and manage the clinical team to optimise resources and meet organisational goals.
• Maintain effective communications with manufacturing teams to ensure timely accurate product delivery.
• Support compliance with statutory, HSE and quality assurance requirements.

Skills and Experience:

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain excellent working relationships internally and externally.
• Able to prioritise, plan and organise efficiently, working with multiple conflicting priorities.
• Strong clinical reasoning and decision‑making skills.
• Self‑motivated with the ability to work independently.
• Committed to the highest standards of patient care in line with best practice and HCPC guidelines.
• Able to remain calm under pressure, demonstrating a positive attitude and the ability to lead by example at all times.
• Proven practical experience working successfully at a senior level as an Orthotist.
• Experience of successfully managing a clinical team.

Qualifications:

The successful candidate must possess one of the following qualifications:

• Certified Orthotist
• HND Orthotics
• BSc Orthotics

And in addition, must have:

• Full HCPC Registration
• The ability to meet the requirements of an Enhanced Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) Check

What we Offer:

• Competitive market salary
• Incremental holiday allowance stating at 33 days, increasing to 38 days with length of service (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Refer a Friend incentive scheme
• Enhanced Family Leave/Pay

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.