Job summary
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.
Job Summary
We are currently seeking an experienced Prosthetist Clinical Lead who is
looking for an opportunity to develop their career and be a part of our large
and dynamic team in Cambridge.
The role will involve working with a complex clinical case load and
therefore clinical expertise in at least one area of prosthetics is essential,
but there will also be opportunities to develop into different specialities.
The role holder will be instrumental in managing the prosthetic
clinical team and providing support and insight to the technical team
and wider NHS MDT to advance and improve the delivery of the service.
The role holder will be an integral member of the senior clinical team within
Opcare and will provide mentoring support to less experienced prosthetists,
graduates, and students.
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities
Some of the key responsibilities the role holder will have
responsibility for
Line management of the Prosthetics clinical team
Reporting responsibilities with regards to delivery
of the service in line with NHS and internal key performance indicators
Ensure the delivery of high-quality care for all
patients and the smooth running of the service
Work closely with multi-disciplinary teams MDTs across Cambridgeshire and the wider Trust including Surgeons and Consultants.
Share your
knowledge and experience with junior colleagues and offer mentorship to
graduates and students.
Help
coordinate and contribute to in service training sessions.
The role holder will be a registered Prosthetist that can support
development and service improvements for the betterment of patients in the
county of Cambridgeshire.
The successful candidate will join an
enthusiastic and busy team, and be supported with local, regional, and national
training to develop their clinical and managerial 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.
About us
Working at Cambridge
Opcare have been providing the
Prosthetic and Orthotic Service in Cambridgeshire 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 Prosthetic Department is based in
our brand-new facility in Great Shelford, Cambridge. This is a purpose-built
facility for the delivery of our services, where we provide outpatient and
community prosthetic 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.
Onsite at Cambridge, we work closely
with the gait lab team, specialist physiotherapists and orthopaedic surgeons
for surgical and medical planning pathways for paediatric and adult amputees.
Alongside the specialist clinics, the
role leads and supports the day to day delivery of prosthetic services within
the county. There is opportunity to work across company networks and groups
including 3D manufacturing, scanning and clinical governance projects.
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
To apply please email your CV with a cover letter ASAP to recruitment@abilitymatters.com
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job title Clinical Lead Prosthetist
Location Great Shelford, Cambridge
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 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 Cambridge
Opcare have been providing the
Prosthetic and Orthotic Service in Cambridgeshire 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 Prosthetic Department is based in
our brand new facility in Great Shelford, Cambridge. This is a purpose-built
facility for the delivery of our services, where we provide outpatient and
community prosthetic 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.
Onsite at Cambridge, we work closely
with the gait lab team, specialist physiotherapists and orthopaedic surgeons
for surgical and medical planning pathways for paediatric and adult amputees.
Alongside the specialist clinics, the
role leads and supports the day to day delivery of prosthetic services within
the county. There is opportunity to work across company networks and groups
including 3D manufacturing, scanning and clinical governance projects.
Job Summary:
We are currently seeking an experienced Prosthetist Clinical Lead who is
looking for an opportunity to develop their career and be a part of our large
and dynamic team in Cambridge.
The role will involve working with a complex clinical case load and
therefore clinical expertise in at least one area of prosthetics is essential,
but there will also be opportunities to develop into different specialities.
The role holder will be instrumental in managing the prosthetic
clinical team and providing support and insight to the technical team
and wider NHS MDT to advance and improve the delivery of the service.
The role holder will be an integral member of the senior clinical team within
Opcare and will provide mentoring support to less experienced prosthetists,
graduates, and students.
Key Responsibilities
Some of the key responsibilities the role holder will have
responsibility for
Line management of the Prosthetics clinical team
Reporting responsibilities with regards to delivery
of the service in line with NHS and internal key performance indicators
Ensure the delivery of high quality care for all
patients and the smooth running of the service
Work closely with multi disciplinary teams MDTs across Cambridgeshire and the wider Trust including Surgeons and Consultants.
Share your
knowledge and experience with junior colleagues and offer mentorship to
graduates and students.
Help
coordinate and contribute to in-service training sessions.
The role holder will be a registered Prosthetist that can support
development and service improvements for the betterment of patients in the
county of Cambridgeshire.
The successful candidate will join an
enthusiastic and busy team, and be supported with local, regional, and national
training to develop their clinical and managerial 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
BSc Prosthetics and Orthotics
Certified Prosthetist
HND Prosthetics
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
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job title Clinical Lead Prosthetist
Location Great Shelford, Cambridge
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 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 Cambridge
Opcare have been providing the
Prosthetic and Orthotic Service in Cambridgeshire 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 Prosthetic Department is based in
our brand new facility in Great Shelford, Cambridge. This is a purpose-built
facility for the delivery of our services, where we provide outpatient and
community prosthetic 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.
Onsite at Cambridge, we work closely
with the gait lab team, specialist physiotherapists and orthopaedic surgeons
for surgical and medical planning pathways for paediatric and adult amputees.
Alongside the specialist clinics, the
role leads and supports the day to day delivery of prosthetic services within
the county. There is opportunity to work across company networks and groups
including 3D manufacturing, scanning and clinical governance projects.
Job Summary:
We are currently seeking an experienced Prosthetist Clinical Lead who is
looking for an opportunity to develop their career and be a part of our large
and dynamic team in Cambridge.
The role will involve working with a complex clinical case load and
therefore clinical expertise in at least one area of prosthetics is essential,
but there will also be opportunities to develop into different specialities.
The role holder will be instrumental in managing the prosthetic
clinical team and providing support and insight to the technical team
and wider NHS MDT to advance and improve the delivery of the service.
The role holder will be an integral member of the senior clinical team within
Opcare and will provide mentoring support to less experienced prosthetists,
graduates, and students.
Key Responsibilities
Some of the key responsibilities the role holder will have
responsibility for
Line management of the Prosthetics clinical team
Reporting responsibilities with regards to delivery
of the service in line with NHS and internal key performance indicators
Ensure the delivery of high quality care for all
patients and the smooth running of the service
Work closely with multi disciplinary teams MDTs across Cambridgeshire and the wider Trust including Surgeons and Consultants.
Share your
knowledge and experience with junior colleagues and offer mentorship to
graduates and students.
Help
coordinate and contribute to in-service training sessions.
The role holder will be a registered Prosthetist that can support
development and service improvements for the betterment of patients in the
county of Cambridgeshire.
The successful candidate will join an
enthusiastic and busy team, and be supported with local, regional, and national
training to develop their clinical and managerial 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
BSc Prosthetics and Orthotics
Certified Prosthetist
HND Prosthetics
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
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Prosthetics and Orthotics
- Certified Prosthetist
- HND Prosthetics
- Must also be fully HCPC Registered.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Prosthetics and Orthotics
- Certified Prosthetist
- HND Prosthetics
- 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.
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).
