Orthotist

Opcare under Ability Matters Group

The closing date is 30 September 2024

Job summary

We are currently seeking three experienced Orthotist who are looking for an opportunity to be develop their career and be a part of our large and dynamic team in London and Surrounding areas.

We can offer full time or part time job positions, in some of London prestige Hospitals.

We currently have positions in central London, north London and East London. The role will cover multiple sites across London.

The role will involve working with a complex clinical case load, it will present exciting opportunities to develop clinical and leadership skillsets.

Due to working with some of London most prestige hospitals this opens the opportunity for career development, into specialist areas and leadership.

Working at: London and Surrounding areas (OCS)

Opcares London and surrounding area (OCS) covers 13 NHS Trusts, some of the most prestige trusts in London. This includes Great Osmond Street, The National Hospital of Neuro and Neurosurgery, UCLH and Chelsea and Westminster to name a few.

OCS runs some of the leading MDT clinic in the UK, from joint diabetic clinic with the leading international diabetic podiatry surgeon, complex neuro clinic at NHNN, scoliosis clinic, complex paediatric clinics at Great Osmond Street and complex KAFO clinics.

This dynamic range of extended practices and complex MDTs provides a great opportunity to be exposed to interesting and varied caseloads.

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities:

  • Some of the key responsibilities the role holder will have responsibility for:
  • Ensure the delivery of high-quality care for all patients and the smooth running of the service
  • Working closely with multi-disciplinary teams (MDTs)
  • Inputting and leading on initiatives within the centre service development plan
  • Conduct comprehensive assessment of patients to determine their orthotic needs
  • Develop and implement personalised orthotic treatment plans
  • Say up to date with the latest advancements in orthotic technology and practices
  • Provide excellent patient care, education, and support throughout the treatment process
  • Assessing, measuring, casting, fitting, suppling, reviewing and adjusting orthoses as required
  • Maintaining appropriate clinical notes

The role will be instrumental in helping to develop and implement service improvements for the betterment of patients in London and Surrounding areas (OCS)

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
  • HN Orthotics
  • BSc Orthotics
Must also be fully HCPC Registered

About us

Opcare, part of the AM Healthcare, 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 fasting 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?

Have access to innovative and emerging orthotic 3D print technologies?

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

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

We are a Disability Confident committed employer.

To apply please email your CV with a covering letter ASAP to recruitment@abilitymatters.com

For more details and additional vacancies please see our website www.amhealthcaregroup.com

Date posted

14 August 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

E0053-24-0018-LON

Job locations

4 Lyon Road

Romford

RM1 2BA


Hemel Hempstead Hospital

Hillfield Road

Hemel Hempstead

Hertfordshire

HP2 4AD


Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Summary:

We are currently seeking three experienced Orthotist who are looking for an opportunity to be develop their career and be a part of our large and dynamic team in London and Surrounding areas.

We can offer full time or part time job positions, in some of London prestige Hospitals.

We currently have positions in central London, north London and East London.

The role will involve working with a complex clinical case load, it will present exciting opportunities to develop clinical and leadership skillsets.

Due to working with some of London most prestige hospitals this opens the opportunity for career development, into specialist areas and leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

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

Ensure the delivery of high-quality care for all patients and the smooth running of the service

Working closely with multi-disciplinary teams (MDTs)

Inputting and leading on initiatives within the centre service development plan

Conduct comprehensive assessment of patients to determine their orthotic needs

Develop and implement personalised orthotic treatment plans

Say up to date with the latest advancements in orthotic technology and practices

Provide excellent patient care, education, and support throughout the treatment process

Assessing, measuring, casting, fitting, suppling, reviewing and adjusting orthoses as required

Maintaining appropriate clinical notes

The role will be instrumental in helping to develop and implement service improvements for the betterment of patients in London and Surrounding areas (OCS)

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Summary:

We are currently seeking three experienced Orthotist who are looking for an opportunity to be develop their career and be a part of our large and dynamic team in London and Surrounding areas.

We can offer full time or part time job positions, in some of London prestige Hospitals.

We currently have positions in central London, north London and East London.

The role will involve working with a complex clinical case load, it will present exciting opportunities to develop clinical and leadership skillsets.

Due to working with some of London most prestige hospitals this opens the opportunity for career development, into specialist areas and leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

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

Ensure the delivery of high-quality care for all patients and the smooth running of the service

Working closely with multi-disciplinary teams (MDTs)

Inputting and leading on initiatives within the centre service development plan

Conduct comprehensive assessment of patients to determine their orthotic needs

Develop and implement personalised orthotic treatment plans

Say up to date with the latest advancements in orthotic technology and practices

Provide excellent patient care, education, and support throughout the treatment process

Assessing, measuring, casting, fitting, suppling, reviewing and adjusting orthoses as required

Maintaining appropriate clinical notes

The role will be instrumental in helping to develop and implement service improvements for the betterment of patients in London and Surrounding areas (OCS)

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Qualifications:
  • Either:
  • Certified Orthotist
  • HND Orthotics
  • BSc Orthotics
  • Must also be fully HCPC Registered
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Qualifications:
  • Either:
  • Certified Orthotist
  • HND Orthotics
  • BSc Orthotics
  • Must also be fully HCPC Registered

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Opcare under Ability Matters Group

Address

4 Lyon Road

Romford

RM1 2BA


Employer's website

https://www.opcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Opcare under Ability Matters Group

Address

4 Lyon Road

Romford

RM1 2BA


Employer's website

https://www.opcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

HR Administrator

Amy Jones

recruitment@abilitymatters.com

Date posted

14 August 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

E0053-24-0018-LON

Job locations

4 Lyon Road

Romford

RM1 2BA


Hemel Hempstead Hospital

Hillfield Road

Hemel Hempstead

Hertfordshire

HP2 4AD


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