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