Opcare, part of AM Healthcare Group, 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.
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Working at Belfast
Working in Northern Ireland, a region known for its vibrant opportunities and friendly people. Recently named the “happiest place” to live in the UK, Northern Ireland offers Orthotists an exciting environment to enhance their clinical skills, working alongside a highly experienced and knowledgeable team of Orthotists.
Orthotists in Northern Ireland operate autonomously in clinics, assessing patients and prescribing orthotics tailored to individual needs. They play a pivotal role in guiding patients towards optimal rehabilitation outcomes, operating within both inpatient and outpatient settings. Orthotists collaborate with specialist clinicians and become part of various multi-disciplinary teams to achieve the best outcomes for their patients, including complex paediatrics, orthopaedics, high-risk diabetes, spinal, neurology, and rehabilitation.
Job Summary:
We are currently seeking an experienced Orthotist who is looking for an opportunity to develop their career and be a part of our large and dynamic team in Belfast.
The role holder assesses patients in a variety of different clinics, occasionally in conjunction with Physiotherapists, NHS Doctors, and other members of the interdisciplinary team as appropriate, and then provides orthotic treatment based on best practice.
To advance the delivery of the Opcare orthotic service by embracing evidence-based medicine and the results of Clinical audit in line with the requirements of clinical governance.
Key Responsibilities:
Some of the key responsibilities the role holder will have include:
* Independent and autonomous responsibility for a caseload of patients
* 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 on initiatives within the centre service development plan
The role will be instrumental in helping to develop and implement service improvements for the betterment of patients in Belfast.
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 while applying the most advanced and exciting clinical and technical solutions available to patients.
AM Healthcare Group is an equal opportunities employer, with a clear goal of driving diversity and inclusion across all operations of the group.
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