Orthotic Clinical Lead

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust; Coventry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established clinical service delivery organization is seeking an Orthotic Clinical Lead to enhance patient care in Coventry. This role offers the chance to lead a dedicated team, manage clinical standards, and implement innovative service improvements. With a focus on patient-first principles, the successful candidate will play a crucial role in advancing orthotic services while benefiting from extensive training and development opportunities. Join a passionate team and contribute to the health and well-being of individuals through expert care and cutting-edge technology.

Benefits

Competitive market salary

Industry leading training opportunities

Access to innovative scanning and 3D technology

Management development

Access to UK & Global clinical conferences

Qualifications

• Must be fully HCPC Registered.
• Lead a clinical team in assessing patients and ensuring treatment based on best practices.

Responsibilities

• Deliver excellence in clinical patient care to all service users.
• Line management of the Clinical Team and support personal growth.
• Create effective professional relationships with stakeholders.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Clinical Leadership

Team Management

Orthotic Treatment

Continuous Improvement

Education

Certified Orthotist

HND Orthotics

BSc Orthotics

Job description

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Orthotic Clinical Lead - University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

Opcare, part of the AM Healthcare Group, is the largest supplier of prosthetic and orthotic services to the NHS. As a company we aim to continuously improve the services we deliver and develop those who work for us.

Looking to take the next step upwards in your career pathway?

Looking to join one of the fastest growing clinical service delivery companies in the UK?

Do You

Want to join an organisation and team that believes in putting the patient first and focuses on improving the lives of individuals through innovation and service development?

Want to join a team that focuses on staff and people development?

Working At Coventry

Opcare have been providing the Orthotic Service in Coventry and Rugby since 2009. This role is an excellent opportunity to have a key influence within the service to advance and improve the delivery of service.

The Orthotic Department is based in UHCW Coventry, where we provide inpatient, outpatient and community orthotic care for a wide variety of patients. There is a complex mix of Adult and Paediatric MDTs and extended practice clinics which provide a great opportunity to be exposed to interesting and varied caseloads. We also have clinics running at Rugby St Cross and Schools Clinics running offsite weekly.

UHCW provide specialist gait lab assessments both 2D and 3D which the orthotic team are an important part of.

Onsite at UHCW we work closely with the gait lab team, specialist physiotherapists, orthopaedic surgeons and consultant endocrinologists for surgical and medical planning pathways for paediatric and adult lower limbs.

Alongside the specialist clinics, the role leads and supports the day-to-day delivery of orthotic services within UHCW. This includes diabetic, MSK and general in and outpatient clinics. There is opportunity to work across company networks and groups including 3D manufacturing, scanning and clinical governance projects.

Job Summary

The role holder will lead a clinical team in an UHCW in assessing patients in conjunction with other members of the interdisciplinary team as appropriate then ensures treatment is provided based on best practice. Supporting the Centre Manger to ensure the highest standards of clinical, operational, financial, and Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality governance within the centre.

Role

Within the Orthotic department there are a wide variety of MDTs and extended practice clinics which the role holder will be leading on including, but not limited to:

• Paediatrics
• Diabetic foot
• Foot and ankle
• Theatre casts and removal
• Gait lab and surgical planning
  
  

Key Responsibilities

Some of the key responsibilities the role holder will have responsibility for:

• Deliver excellence in clinical patient care to all service users in accordance with the service criteria.
• Line management of the Clinical Team within their service, build and maintain a culture which supports personal growth and development providing mentoring support to less experienced orthotists, graduates, and students; as well as guiding and supporting more experienced staff.
• Effectively manage clinical prescriptive standards in line with company product matrices, and service budget.
• Create effective professional relationships with key stakeholders (internal and external) to support the success criteria of the service.
• Evaluate, encourage and support a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within your service and the wider organisation.
• The role will be instrumental in helping to develop and implement service improvements for the betterment of patients in the Coventry and Rugby areas.
  
  

The successful candidate will join an enthusiastic and busy team, and be supported with local, regional, and national training to develop their clinical skills to support the service. We aim to deliver a first-class service for users whilst applying the most advanced and exciting clinical and technical solutions available to patients.

Qualifications

Either:

• Certified Orthotist
• HND Orthotics
• BSc Orthotics
  
  

Must also be fully HCPC Registered.

What Do We Offer

• Competitive market salary
• Industry leading training opportunities
• Access to innovative scanning and 3D technology
• Management development
• Access to UK & Global clinical conferences
  
  

AM Healthcare Group Limited are an equal opportunities employer, we have a clear goal of driving diversity and inclusion across all operations of the group.

Category: Clinical Lead

Location: Coventry

Submitted: 16th April 2025

Salary: Competitive

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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