Overview
Opcare, part of the AM Healthcare, is the largest supplier of prosthetic and orthotic services to the NHS. The company aims to continuously improve the services it delivers and the development of its people. We are seeking an experienced Prosthetist Clinical Lead to join our large, dynamic team in Cambridge.
The role involves working with a complex clinical caseload requiring expertise in at least one area of prosthetics, with opportunities to develop into additional specialities. The post holder will manage the prosthetic clinical team and provide support and insight to the technical team and wider NHS MDT to advance service delivery. They will be an integral member of the senior clinical team and provide mentoring to less experienced prosthetists, graduates, and students.
Responsibilities
* Line management of the Prosthetics clinical team
* Deliver service in line with NHS and internal key performance indicators
* Ensure high-quality care for all patients and smooth operation of the service
* Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams MDTs across Cambridgeshire and the wider Trust, including Surgeons and Consultants
* Mentor junior colleagues, graduates and students
* Coordinate and contribute to in-service training sessions
* Support development and service improvements for better patient outcomes in Cambridgeshire
* Join a busy team with local, regional, and national training to develop clinical and managerial skills
Location
Great Shelford, Cambridge
About Us / Working at Cambridge
Opcare has provided the Prosthetic and Orthotic Service in Cambridgeshire since 2009. The Prosthetic Department is based in a brand-new facility in Great Shelford, Cambridge, offering outpatient and community prosthetic care for a wide range of patients. The role involves working with adult and paediatric MDTs and extended practice clinics, gait lab, specialist physiotherapists, and orthopaedic surgeons for planning pathways for paediatric and adult amputees.
There is opportunity to work across company networks, including 3D manufacturing, scanning, and clinical governance projects.
What We Offer
* Competitive market salary
* Industry-leading training opportunities
* Access to innovative scanning and 3D technology
* Management development
* Access to UK & Global clinical conferences
Qualifications
* BSc Prosthetics and Orthotics
* Certified Prosthetist
* HND Prosthetics
* Must be HCPC registered
What to Expect
We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to diversity and inclusion across all operations of the group.
Job Details
* Job title: Clinical Lead Prosthetist
* Location: Great Shelford, Cambridge
* Contract: Permanent
* Working pattern: Full-time
* Reference: E0053-25-0013
How to Apply
To apply, email your CV with a cover letter as soon as possible to the contact provided in the job posting.
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