Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our in-house Orthotics team at Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust. Guy's and St Thomas' is one of the largest hospital Trusts in the country, with a staff of over 25,000 and 2.6 million patient contacts a year. The Trust comprises two of London's oldest and best-known teaching hospitals. The hospitals have a long history, dating back almost 900 years, and have been at the forefront of medical progress and innovation since they were founded. Both hospitals have built on these traditions and continue to have a reputation for excellence and innovation.
The Orthotic Department is based at Bowley Close Rehabilitation Centre, a purpose- designed building with specialist staffing, equipment and facilities necessary for the assessment and treatment of people with disabilities.
Main duties of the job
To work as part of the multi-disciplinary team to provide a high quality clinical orthotic service, incorporating detailed assessment, measurement, fitting and review of patients based on current good practice and evidence based orthotic treatment.
To be clinically responsible for the management of own clinical caseload whilst working as part of the wider teams
Adhere to departmental policies, protocols, guidelines and standards for orthotic provision.
Develop and promote the Orthotic Service in liaison with the senior clinical staff. Liaise with consultants, clinicians, therapists, orthotic colleagues and managers as required to provide an efficient and effective Orthotic Service
About us
We provide an award-winning level of service to residents across London, adjacent areas and nationally. The Orthotics Services operate at Guy's and St Thomas' Hospitals, King's College Hospital and several rehabilitation units and local child development centres, bringing with this role a huge opportunity to be exposed to interesting and varied caseloads. Many of our clinics are held in a multidisciplinary setting and our specialities include neuro-rehabilitation, paediatrics, foot and ankle, diabetic and specialist polio KAFO clinics.
We encourage a close working environment with our Technicians in our large on-site workshop which has consistently proven to facilitate and enhance individual clinicians and we are also committed to innovation and progressive therapy.
As a department, we actively encourage team members to progress their careers with postgraduate training and protected Continued Professional Development (CPD) time is included within the timetable of all orthotic clinical staff.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities
- Clinical Practice
- Supervision and Leadership
- Personal and Professional DutiesService Development
- Collaborative and Partnership Working
- Quality and Clinical Governance
- Financial - Assist in the monitoring and purchase of stock/supplies minimising the supplier base and improving quality, as directed by the lead clinician.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities
- Clinical Practice
- Supervision and Leadership
- Personal and Professional DutiesService Development
- Collaborative and Partnership Working
- Quality and Clinical Governance
- Financial - Assist in the monitoring and purchase of stock/supplies minimising the supplier base and improving quality, as directed by the lead clinician.
Person Specification
Professional/Statutory Registration
Essential
Desirable
- Member of British Association of Prosthetists and Orthotists
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Hons Prosthetics/Orthotics or equivalent
Desirable
Previous Experience
Essential
- Experience of Orthotic clinical work from previous employment/placement Attendance of clinical placements in prosthetics/orthotics
- Experience of effective multidisciplinary working
Desirable
- Post-qualification clinical practice as an orthotist
Skills
Essential
- Ability to perform a range of assessments and procedures in order to make a clinical prognosis, treatment and management plan
- Ability to communicate complex information to patients and carers including children and those with learning disabilities, mental illness or psychological distress/disturbance.
Desirable
- Successful completion of a preceptorship programme if applicable to post holder
Person Specification
Professional/Statutory Registration
Essential
Desirable
- Member of British Association of Prosthetists and Orthotists
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Hons Prosthetics/Orthotics or equivalent
Desirable
Previous Experience
Essential
- Experience of Orthotic clinical work from previous employment/placement Attendance of clinical placements in prosthetics/orthotics
- Experience of effective multidisciplinary working
Desirable
- Post-qualification clinical practice as an orthotist
Skills
Essential
- Ability to perform a range of assessments and procedures in order to make a clinical prognosis, treatment and management plan
- Ability to communicate complex information to patients and carers including children and those with learning disabilities, mental illness or psychological distress/disturbance.
Desirable
- Successful completion of a preceptorship programme if applicable to post holder
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
