Overview
As an experienced HCPC registered Orthotist, you will continue to develop your career within Opcare by delivering exceptional, patient‑centred care to a diverse caseload, including both routine and complex, multifactorial needs. You will work autonomously, undertaking comprehensive assessments, prescribing and fitting orthoses, and developing treatment plans tailored to individual patient goals. The role works closely with the NHS administration team and requires building and maintaining good relationships with key stakeholders in the service.
Responsibilities
* Demonstrate extensive clinical experience across a wide range of patient groups and conditions, using advanced problem‑solving and clinical reasoning to deliver evidence‑based care.
* Work independently within established protocols, adhering to prescription guidelines with minimal supervision.
* Provide expert second opinions and clinical leadership, contributing to multidisciplinary team (MDT) decision‑making and supporting the management of complex cases.
* Maintain a strong awareness of key performance indicators (KPIs), ensuring clinical practice aligns with service expectations and supporting colleagues to achieve performance standards.
* Positively and proactively contribute to service development and identify improvement opportunities within the area of responsibility.
* Collaboratively engage with the wider trust to promote service improvement.
Essential Skills and Experience
* Highly developed interpersonal skills, including formal and informal communication.
* Proven record of working within an active, fast‑paced clinical environment.
* Working proactively and collaboratively in the team and wider trust.
* Interest in service development and evidence of involvement.
* Able to prioritise, plan and organise efficiently and manage multiple conflicting priorities.
Desirable Skills and Experience
* Published evidence of specialist work within the clinical field.
* Sound working knowledge of the REHAPP Opcare clinical management system.
* Experience mentoring students or graduates.
* Knowledge or experience with CAD‑CAM.
Qualifications
* BSc (Hons) in Prosthetics and Orthotics, or equivalent (Essential).
* HCPC registered (Essential).
* Full driving licence (Essential).
* Relevant MSc or postgraduate qualifications in a clinical area (Desirable).
* Practice educator training (Desirable).
* BAPO member (Desirable).
* ISPO member (Desirable).
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