We are seeking a highly skilled and ambitious Clinical Lead Orthotist to join our specialist team at the West Midlands Rehabilitation Centre, located in Selly Oak, Birmingham. If you have a passion for orthotics and are looking for a new challenge with an industry-leading employer, we encourage you to apply.
Benefits:
~ Competitive salary
~ Relocation allowance
~25 days holiday (rising with service)
~ Opportunity to purchase additional holiday
~ Pension
~ Paid HCPC Registration
~ Strong CPD programme, tailored to individual development needs
~ Ongoing internal and external training and courses
~ Discounted shopping and leisure activities
~ Discounted gym membership
~ Health cash plan
~ Cycle to work scheme
~ Refer a friend incentive scheme
The role of Clinical Lead Orthotist involves delivering orthotic services to the highest clinical and ethical standards. As a key member of our team, you will provide training and supervision to students, less experienced colleagues, and customers in all aspects of the service.
Main Responsibilities:
Leading clinically with complex cases
Training, mentoring, and supervising less experienced colleagues
Providing guidance to the clinical team on the most appropriate clinical intervention
Leading the orthotic team in outcome measurement, including use of gait analysis equipment
Assessing, measuring, casting, fitting, supplying, reviewing, and adjusting orthoses as required
Assisting with presentations, seminars, training, and education at all levels
Working within the framework provided by our company to ensure cost-effective product provision
Taking part in clinical audit and clinical research, liaising with both clinical and technical employees
Requirements:
Qualified in Prosthetics and Orthotics
HCPC registration
Member of BAPO/ISPO (desirable)
Experience in a wide range of orthotic provision, including paediatrics, orthopaedics, and footwear
Able to prioritise and manage your own workload and that of others
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of communicating with colleagues at all levels
Be able to manage difficult, challenging, and sensitive situations
Good judgment and decision-making skills