Clinical Lead Prosthetist

Opcare; Cambourne; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Opcare is seeking a Prosthetist to lead the clinical team in Cambourne on a 12-month fixed term contract. The role offers an opportunity to develop management and clinical skills within a supportive environment.

You will manage the Prosthetic Clinical Team, support the technical and MDT groups, and oversee a complex caseload to advance service delivery and patient care.

Qualifications

• Prosthetist background required with HCPC registration.
• Proven excellence in patient care and teamwork.
• Experience leading clinical teams and MDTs is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic clinical leadership for the Opcare Centre and align with organisational goals.
• Line management of the clinical team including performance and development.
• Oversee daily clinical operations ensuring efficient service delivery and KPI attainment.
• Collaborate with NHS partners and MDTs to ensure integrated patient care.
• Maintain clinical expertise in prosthetics and contribute to service improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Clinical expertise

Education

HND Prosthetics

BSc Prosthetics

HCPC Registration

Job description

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a Prosthetist to enhance their development on a 12-month fixed term contract. This role will provide an opportunity for an ambitious clinician to step into a position that will challenge them and provide opportunities to develop management and clinical skills in a supportive environment.

Main duties of the job

As an integral member of the Clinical Management Team, the successful candidate will manage the Prosthetic Clinical Team and provide support and insight to the technical team and wider NHS multi-disciplinary team (MDT) to advance and improve the delivery of the service. The role will also involve working with a complex clinical case load and therefore clinical expertise in at least one area of prosthetics is essential, but there will also be opportunities to develop into different specialities.

About 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 peoples 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.

Job responsibilities

• Provide strategic clinical leadership for the Opcare Centre, setting direction, aligning with organisational goals, and representing the service in external partnerships.
• Line management of the clinical team, responsible for performance management, development, recruitment and appraisal processes.
• Oversee daily clinical operations, including workload management across the team, resource allocation, and operational efficiency to deliver seamless patient care whilst meeting KPI targets.
• Promotes a positive, supportive team culture that balances high-quality patient care with staff wellbeing, professional development and organisational performance targets.
• Ensures adherence to clinical standards and protocols and leads by example following prescription guidelines and associated targets and is responsible for embedding these with the team.
• Manages own clinical caseload alongside leadership duties, maintaining expertise in assessment, prescription, and treatment planning.
• Provides support to the centre manager for urgent day-to-day management tasks and to ensure smooth running of the service.
• Collaborates with technical teams to ensure accurate, timely manufacture of bespoke devices, minimise waste and maintain effective stock control.
• Facilitate and participate in MDT working, building strong relationships with NHS partners and other professionals to ensure integrated patient care.

Person Specification

Qualifications

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

Experience

Essential

• Proven practical experience working successfully as a Prosthetist.
• Committed to the highest standards of patient care.
• Proven experience of working within high performing teams.
• Positive and proactive can-do attitude.
• Ability to build and maintain excellent working relationships internally and externally.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Desirable

• Previous management or mentoring experience is advantageous but not essential

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.