NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.
Due to a recent promotion an exciting opportunity has arisen to specialise in paediatric orthotics within the experienced and motivated paediatric orthotic service team.
The Royal Hospital for Children in Glasgow provides excellent clinical facilities and a child-friendly environment with adjacent maternity and adult services.
On site specialist Paediatric Rehabilitation Technicians and technical facilities provide manufacturing and alteration support for the Paediatric Orthotist, giving optimum working environment for excellent delivery of clinical care. The service covers local, regional, national and specialist services.
Essential requirements for the role include a degree in Orthotics and Prosthetics or equivalent qualification, HCPC registration, experience in paediatrics, proficient rectification ability, an ability to manage your own caseload, problem solving, innovation, educating, ongoing learning, compassion and family relational skills.
You should have good interpersonal and communication skills along with the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Relevant experience includes Upper limb trauma, CP, Spinal, Chest Wall, Ponseti, Craniofacial and KAFO/HKAFO/RGO management.
This is a permanent post with 22.5 hours a week; these hours will be worked Monday to Friday from 0830 - 1630, or as a 0730 - 1730 compressed.
Informal enquiries are welcome, and you should contact Melville Dixon Head of Paediatric Orthotics on 0141 452 4651 or melville.dixon@nhs.scot.
This post requires membership of Disclosure Scotland’s PVG Scheme.

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