Job Description
Blatchford is an innovative, multi-award-winning, global, manufacturer of some of the world’s most advanced prosthetic technology, bespoke seating solutions and orthotic devices, as well as a provider of wider clinical services.
Our evidence-based approach and commitment to continuously challenge possibilities ensures our mobility solutions prioritise the wellbeing and long-term health of our users.
Through innovation, science, technology, and maintaining a clear focus on people, we make mobility possible.
We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Prosthetist/Orthotist or Dual Practitioner to join our team delivering the Prosthetics and Orthotic service on behalf of the NHS in Northamptonshire.
***We are happy to offer flexible working arrangements***
The role:
As an experienced Prosthetist/Orthotist you will bring a broad base of clinical experience to this dynamic team of Prosthetists, Orthotists and Technicians. The Northamptonshire Service offers a high level of clinical facilities with on-site workshops, gait analysis and pressure measurement systems. Joint MDT clinics are also held within the Northampton and Kettering General Hospitals and local schools.
At this well-established setting, you will also have the scope to introduce a specialist neuro clinic, supporting care pathways for patients following Acute and Community discharge.
Key Responsibilities:
* Treating a complex range of patients, using the latest technology including CAD CAM.
* Providing a high standard of Prosthetic & Orthotic care and treatment across a range of amputation levels and pathologies always ensuring best practice.
* Assessing, casting/scanning, fitting, supplying, reviewing, and adjusting orthoses across lower limb amputation levels.
* Managing your patient’s case, ensuring needs are respected and the patient is informed throughout the process.
* Maintaining appropriate clinical notes and records
* Making a proactive contribution to the Service Contract and Company as a whole
* Maintaining your own up to date knowledge of available components and a good understanding of their functions to ensure well-fitting prostheses.
What are we looking for?
Essential skills and experience
* Qualified in Prosthetics/Orthotics
* HCPC registration
* Significant UK clinical experience and a solid understanding of the NHS.
* Experience in lower limb prosthetics/Orthotics
* Experience or have a desire to be involved in audit or service evaluation.
* Strong communication skills
* Team player
* Member of BAPO/ISPO (desirable)
What can we offer you?
* Competitive salary
* Relocation allowance
* 25 days holiday (rising with service)
* Opportunity to purchase additional holiday.
* Pension
* Paid HCPC Registration
* Protected 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.
We are a supportive and committed company, with a focused team, dedicated to improving patient care.
If you feel you have the background to be considered for this Prosthetist/Orthotist role, please apply now.