Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
We are currently looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated Orthotist to join our in-house Orthotic team at Sherwood Forest Hospitals.
The Trust provides an Orthotic service to Mid and North Nottinghamshire through its base at King's Mill Hospital. Out-patient clinics and In-patient cover are also provided at Mansfield Community Hospital, Newark Hospital and specialised outreach clinics.
This is a great opportunity to work as an NHS Orthotist within a fully integrated service. We also have our own purpose-built in-house manufacturing workshop and a well-established team. We strive to provide an excellent quality Orthotic service to our local population.
We are a very friendly team, working in a supportive and welcoming environment. We have excellent training and development opportunities including preceptorship for all new starters, protected CPD time and good staff facilities.
Main duties of the job
Main Duties include:
* Accept referrals from healthcare professionals and undertake clinical assessment and examination of patients to provide suitable specialist orthotic clinical-technical prescriptions.
* Use measurement and data acquisition techniques in recording all pertinent information to ensure the accuracy of patient prescriptions.
* Specify the design, componentry, materials, fabrication method and suppliers of orthoses and order individual items to meet the patient's clinical needs.
* Perform risk assessments in the selection of components for customised devices to ensure patient safety.
* Evaluate the completed device on the patient to ensure the desired quality of body-device interface, functional alignment, comfort, cosmetic appearance and mechanical integrity and safety.
* Refer patients to other disciplines to ensure appropriate care.
* Give clinical and professional advice to the multi-disciplinary team regarding appropriate orthotic provision for patients.
* Advise and maintain effective liaison with technical support personnel including assistance with training to ensure best current technical practice in meeting patients' needs.
Person Specification
Further Training
* Relevant post graduate 'masters module' level external clinical / technical courses
* Remain updated with professional practice and new research
Experience
* Experience at Band 5 Orthotist level with a range of experience in orthotics
* Involvement in audit, research and understanding quality issues
* Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team
Contractual Requirements
* Full UK driving licence
* Access to own transport
Knowledge
* Knowledge in all core areas of Orthotics
* Communicate written & oral information in a clear and logical manner
* Deliver undergraduate student supervision and clinical education to graduate standard
* Good communication and listening skills with an understanding of the needs of people with disabilities and their carers
* To be flexible, empathic and reliable
* Ability to organise, problem solve, prioritise and delegate
* Ability to keep accurate and legible patient notes
* Able to demonstrate expert knowledge of gait analysis
* Supervisory skills
Qualifications
* BSc (Hons) Degree in Prosthetics & Orthotics or equivalent qualification
* Current state registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
* CPD Portfolio showing evidence of reflective practice, relevant experience, and additional training
* Member of the British Association of Prosthetists and Orthotists
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.
Salary: Depending on experience B5: £29,970 - £36,483 per annum, B6: £37,338 - £44,962 per annum
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