Job responsibilities
Job Description
Job Title
Orthotist
Department and Location
Patient Solutions
Purpose of the Role To provide a high standard of Clinical Orthotic Care to all patients, to assist in the day to day running of the service. In addition to provide support any students and junior members of the team and generally to support the company in all aspects of contracting services
Key Responsibilities and Activities
People Management
To follow the Blatchford employment policies and procedures to actively support the development of the more junior orthotic team through mentoring, coaching, and training.
Operational
To provide professional Orthotic Services to a variety of customers as directed by the Clinical & Contract Manager or equivalent/company.
Interpret and analyse clinical and non-clinical facts to form prognoses in a wide range of complex conditions and recommend the best course of intervention.
Undertake comprehensive examination and assessment of clients of all ages, including those with a complex presentation, (complex physical, cognitive, language, sensory disability), using investigative and analytical skills, and to formulate individualised management plans, using clinical reasoning, and utilising a wide range of Orthotic options to formulate a specialised programme of care.
Demonstrate detailed understanding of the clients presented pathology together with specialist knowledge of indications and contra-indications in relation to their clinical condition and orthotic treatment; where appropriate, discuss with the clinical team appropriate clinical intervention.
Accept clinical responsibility for a designated caseload of clients, and to organise this effectively and efficiently regarding clinical priorities, use of time and awareness of budgetary constraints.
Develop a professional relationship with the client and/or carer for effective communication; with informed patient consent, discussing the reasons for the prescription. Provide counselling, advice, and support as necessary to maximise rehabilitation potential and to ensure understanding of condition.
To assess, measure, cast, fit, supply, review and adjust orthoses as required.
To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team at all levels to ensure the most appropriate and effective treatment for patients.
To develop a good relationship with all Patients, Customers and Colleagues.
To work within the parameters of always accepted best practice.
To maintain appropriate clinical notes and records.
To train others in the field of Orthotics at all levels, including professional, medical, Professions Allied to Medicine (PAMs), paramedical, technical, and administrative staff.
To take part in clinical audit.
To be aware of and meet the needs at all times of Blatchford procedures, including Health and Safety.
To be aware of and meet the needs of clinical and information governance.
Reporting
To provide all relevant documentation and technical information as required
Miscellaneous
To maintain an up to date Continuing Professional Development Portfolio and continually update yourself with developments in the field of Orthotics.
To contribute to clinical research in participation with other healthcare professionals, clinical and technical staff.
To take part in clinical audit.
Every employee has a responsibility for Health and Safety. This includes accident, incident and near miss reporting, undertaking training as requested by the company and taking responsibility for the health and safety of themselves and others in the working environment.
Performance Standards and Expectations
1.Always promote a positive image of the Company, behaving in accordance with the Company values.
Key working relationshipsRole Reports to: National Clinical Lead Orthotist
Direct Reports into the Role: None
Internal and external relationships:
Internal
Clinical & Contract Manager
Lead Orthotist
Orthotic Team
Orthotic Administration Team
Customer Services
External
Patients
NHS staff
Manufacturing staff
Community Hospitals
General information
The post holder must be flexible in their approach, undertaking any other duties appropriate to the position, as necessary. You may also be required to travel to locations other than your normal place of work. Due to the nature of your role, it may be necessary to work to time constraints and tight deadlines. This may occasionally require staying late or working outside normal working hours of attendance.
Although the above job description contains the main elements of your duties, from time to time you will receive further instructions as to the nature of your responsibilities. Because of the ever changing and developing nature of the Company's business your obligations/duties will inevitably also vary and develop over time. The Company reserves the right at any time during your employment to require you to undertake duties, which are reasonable and fall within your capabilities.
This document outlines the major areas of responsibility and key tasks. It is not intended to be an exhaustive job description.
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Person Specification Orthotist
EssentialDesirable
Qualifications,
Education and Training:
Must be in possession of a recognised route to qualification, e.g., BSc in P&O.
HCPC registration as an OrthotistMembership of BAPO
Experience and Knowledge:
Experience of working with adults and children within Orthotics
Experience of working in the NHS
Post graduate orthotic clinical experience or a spread of under-graduate clinical placements
Behaviours, Skills and Competencies:
Demonstrate a sound knowledge of orthotics.
Always show empathy with patients.
Customer care, commercial astuteness, and flexibility
Ability to prioritise workload.
Excellent verbal, written and IT skills Audit of clinical practice
Knowledge of quality systems e.g. ISO9001 2008
Other:
Good communication and inter-personal skills.
Reflect an adaptable approach to your workload and environment.
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It is essential that the Post Holder can consistently demonstrate the essential characteristics associated with our Company Values:
Courage: We are open, committed, and confident
Learning: We are curious, resilient, and continually developing
Collaboration: We are united, straightforward, and connected
Innovation: We are focused, experimental and agile
Integrity: We are Transparent, Accountable, Honourable