Band 7 Clinical Lead Orthotist

Sanctuary Personnel; Bangor (ME); On-site; USD 35,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time

Flexibility as locum

Professional growth

Networking opportunities

Job summary

Health Science Services in Bangor is seeking a Band 7 Clinical Lead Orthotist to provide senior clinical leadership and service development within the Orthotics Service. You will oversee multidisciplinary teams and drive standards of care, ensuring high-quality patient outcomes across complex cases.

The role involves developing competency frameworks, delivering training, and contributing to governance and audit processes to continuously improve orthotic services.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Prosthetics and Orthotics required.
• HCPC registration required.
• Experience as Band 7 Orthotist with clinical leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership within the Orthotics Service and guide the team to high-quality delivery.
• Assess, prescribe, and review complex orthotic interventions for patients.
• Develop standards and pathways for delivering orthotic services and lead quality improvement.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Orthotics

Autonomy

Education

Degree/Diploma in Prosthetics and Orthotics

HCPC registration

Job description

Job Title:

Band 7 Clinical Lead Orthotist

Specialism:

Orthotics

Salary:

Up to £31.00 per hour

Type:

Ongoing | Full Time

Embark on an exciting career opportunity as a Band 7 Clinical Lead Orthotist in the stunning region of Bangor, Gwynedd. Earn up to £31.00 per hour in this full-time ongoing role within Health Science Services, where you will have the chance to make a real impact through clinical leadership and service development.

Perks and benefits:

• Full-time: Enjoy the stability and focus that comes with a full-time role, allowing you to truly immerse yourself in leading orthotic services.
• Flexibility: As a locum, relish the freedom to manage your own schedule while gaining diverse experience across various settings.
• Professional Growth: Benefit from the chance to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and engage in continuous learning and development opportunities.
• Networking Opportunities: Expand your professional network and connect with like-minded professionals committed to improving patient outcomes.

What you will do:

• Provide clinical leadership within the Orthotics Service, guiding the team to ensure high-quality service delivery.
• Assess, prescribe, and review complex orthotic interventions to meet individual patient needs.
• Develop standards and pathways for delivering orthotic services, leading quality improvement and service development initiatives.
• Offer specialist clinical advice to the organisation and the Head of Podiatry and Orthotics.
• Create competency-based frameworks for clinical staff to enhance professional practice.
• Develop and deliver skills-based training programmes to support staff development.
• Support clinical governance, quality assurance, and service improvement activities aimed at optimising patient care.
• Appraise, interpret, and apply current research evidence to enhance practice.
• Maintain expert clinical standards within orthotic services and work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.

Additional Information:

Within this senior specialist role, you will have significant responsibilities in clinical leadership and service development, ensuring the continuous improvement of the orthotics services.

Requirements:

• Degree or Diploma in Prosthetics and Orthotics.
• HCPC registration.
• Experience as a Band 7 Orthotist providing clinical leadership.
• Experience managing complex orthotic caseloads and developing competency frameworks.
• Experience delivering clinical training and education, with a strong understanding of evidence-based practice.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and provide specialist clinical advice.
• Experience leading Orthotics services.
• Experience in audit and quality improvement.
• Experience supervising junior staff.
• Experience developing policies and clinical pathways.

Why Bangor, Gwynedd?

Discover the perfect blend of rich culture, breathtaking landscapes, and welcoming communities in this vibrant location. Bangor is an ideal place to balance work, leisure, and outdoor adventure, offering an unparalleled quality of life for those seeking to make a lasting impact within health science services. Come be part of something special in Bangor!