Experience
Essential criteria
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Job Overview
PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY ANEURIN BEVAN UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD
The post holder will demonstrate independent patient management and treatment progression within a broad framework for patients with MSK and neurological conditions, which is laid down and supervised by a Health & Care Professions Council Registered Orthotist.
Autonomously manufacture, modify and repair complex functional foot orthoses, total contact orthoses, simple insoles, semi-bespoke devices, carbon fibre and plastic devices. Manufacture, modification and repair of AFOs and other orthopaedic devices as required.
Autonomously fit and review complex orthotic devices prescribed by an HCPC registered Orthotist and provide advice to patients, carers and family to ensure safe and optimal use of each device.
The post holder will be an essential member of the Orthotics & Podiatry Musculoskeletal (MSK) team, taking responsibility for a delegated workload and assisting the team with specific clinical, organisational and administrative duties ensuring a responsive, caring and patient-focused service.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Responsibilities
* Work primarily as an integral member of the Podiatry Musculoskeletal (MSK) and Orthotics teams throughout ABUHB.
* Demonstrate independent patient management and treatment progression within a broad framework for patients with MSK and neurological conditions, which is laid down and supervised by a Health & Care Professions Council Registered Orthotist.
* Autonomously fit, review and quality assure complex orthotic devices prescribed by an HCPC registered Orthotist and provide advice to patients, carers and family to ensure safe and optimal use of each device, reporting any anomalies and notable risk to the clinical team without delay.
* Autonomously manufacture, modify and repair complex functional foot orthoses, total contact orthoses, simple insoles, semi-bespoke devices, carbon fibre and plastic devices. Manufacture, modification and repair of AFOs and other orthopaedic devices as required.
Working for our organisation
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.
We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.
Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.
Experience
Essential criteria
* Experience of Orthotic Manufacture
* Experience of working within a clinical support role within the NHS
Desirable criteria
* Experience of independent clinical practice.
* Experience of working within the MSK Podiatry/Orthotics clinics
Knowledge and skills
Essential criteria
* Understanding of Orthotic product and material science
Desirable criteria
* Understanding of infection prevention and control and sharps management
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