Orthotic Clinical Lead – University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

Opcare Limited; Coventry; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking clinical service delivery company as an Orthotic Clinical Lead. This role offers the chance to influence patient care and service delivery in a dynamic team environment. You will lead a dedicated team, ensuring excellence in clinical practice while fostering personal growth and development. With access to cutting-edge 3D technology and comprehensive training opportunities, you will play a crucial role in enhancing the lives of patients in Coventry and Rugby. If you are passionate about innovation and patient care, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive Market Salary

Industry Leading Training Opportunities

Access to Innovative Scanning Technology

Access to UK & Global Clinical Conferences

Qualifications

• Must be a certified orthotist with HCPC registration.
• Experience in managing clinical teams and patient care.

Responsibilities

• Lead a clinical team to assess and treat patients effectively.
• Manage clinical standards and foster a culture of growth.

Skills

Patient Care

Clinical Management

Team Leadership

Continuous Improvement

Education

Certified Orthotist

HND Orthotics

BSc Orthotics

Tools

3D Scanning Technology

Gait Lab Equipment

Job description

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?

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.

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
• 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.

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