Job title: Orthotic Clinical Lead
Location: University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Opcare, part of the AM Healthcare Group, is the largest supplier of prosthetic and orthotic services to the NHS. As a company we aim to continuously improve the services we deliver and develop those who work for us.

JOB SUMMARY:

The role holder will lead a clinical team in an UHCW in assessing patients in conjunction with other members of the interdisciplinary team as appropriate then ensures treatment is provided based on best practice. Supporting the Centre Manger to ensure the highest standards of clinical, operational, financial, and Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality governance within the centre.

Within the Orthotic department there are a wide variety of MDTs and extended practice clinics which the role holder will be leading on including, but not limited to:

• Paediatrics
• Diabetic foot
• Foot and ankle
• Theatre casts and removal
• Gait lab and surgical planning

QUALIFICATIONS:

Either:

• Certified Orthotist
• HND Orthotics
• BSc Orthotics

Must also be fully HCPC Registered.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Some of the key responsibilities the role holder will have responsibility for:

• Deliver excellence in clinical patient care to all service users in accordance with the service criteria.
• Line management of the Clinical Team within their service, build and maintain a culture which supports personal growth and development providing mentoring support to less experienced orthotists, graduates, and students; as well as guiding and supporting more experienced staff.
• Effectively manage clinical prescriptive standards in line with company product matrices, and service budget.
• Create effective professional relationships with key stakeholders (internal and external) to support the success criteria of the service.
• Evaluate, encourage and support a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within your service and the wider organisation.

The role will be instrumental in helping to develop and implement service improvements for the betterment of patients in the Coventry and Rugby areas.
The successful candidate will join an enthusiastic and busy team, and be supported with local, regional, and national training to develop their clinical skills to support the service. We aim to deliver a first-class service for users whilst applying the most advanced and exciting clinical and technical solutions available to patients.

Within the Orthotic department there are a wide variety of MDTs and extended practice clinics which the role holder will be leading on including, but not limited to:

• Paediatrics
• Diabetic foot
• Foot and ankle
• Theatre casts and removal
• Gait lab and surgical plannin