Orthotist/Senior Orthotist
Job Description
Job summary
Our Orthotics Department are currently recruiting Orthotists to join the team. We are able to offer the role as full time, but would also be interested in considering applicants who are only available to work on a part-time basis.
Candidates with 5 year's clinical experience, experience in treating diabetic and spinal patients, and teaching experience and skills will be eligible to apply for the role at Pay Band 7. Candidates without this level of experience are still welcome to apply and we will appoint at Pay Band 6.
Both job descriptions are available to view with this advert for candidates to consider.
The Orthotics Dept at The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHSFT are an in-house NHS centre, based in Oswestry and working across 3 clinic sites in Shropshire.
We are a team of 16 Orthotists, 4 orthotic assistants, 9 technicians, 4 apprentices and a large administration team.
The clinical role is varied and covers all aspects of orthotic treatment, with opportunities of clinical specialism.
Main duties of the job
As we are able to consider candidates for either Payband 6 or 7 the roles will differ - please review both job descriptions attached as these contain full details.
The role/s are predominantly clinical. Band 6 applicants will be supported with regularly teaching and development sessions specific to their clinical experience. All Orthotists have non-clinical projects to deliver, along with CPD and training time. Band 7 Orthotists have additional responsibilities in project leading along with assisting development of the team and service.
About us
The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic NHS Trust (RJAH)is one of the leading orthopaedic hospitals in the country, with some of the highest levels of staff and patient satisfaction, as well as a strong reputation for research and innovation.
Joining RJAH is more than just a job - we want our people to have the best opportunities to thrive in their role.We have a range of fantastic staff benefits on offer to everyone who joins RJAH and you'll have access to outstanding professional development opportunities and state-of-the-art facilities - including our recently-opened £6 million Headley Court Veterans' Orthopaedic Centre (the first unit of its kind in the UK).RJAH has strong links with a range of universities including Staffordshire, Keele, Glyndwr, Chester and Birmingham.The hospital is located on a site outside Oswestry in Oswestry, just off the A5. The nearest train station is in Gobowen, approximately two miles from the hospital. The station is part of the Chester to Birmingham line.We are based in North Shropshire, close to the border with North and Mid Wales. It is one of the most attractive parts of the country, with a rich historic culture and excellent transport links. It offers outstanding opportunities for anyone who enjoys an outdoor lifestyle or is looking to raise a family.
Job responsibilities
Pay band 6 - the full details of the role are detailed within the attached job description. The role is clinically working across sites within Shropshire delivering clinical Orthotic treatment to patients a F2F setting. Clinical areas of work are varied and development and training is provided to enhance clinical career development and progress into specialist clinical areas of delivery. Monthly teaching sessions are provided along with monthly CPD, clinical team meetings and support from the whole team.
Pay band 7 - again the full details are provided in the attached job description. Senior orthotists work clinically in more specialist areas of delivery. They assist in mentorship, preceptorship and training of apprentices and students. They also have clinical development roles to process the clinical service supported by the clinical leads within the dept.
We are a progressive team, with drive for evidenced change and to move the service forward in the delivery of treatment provided.
We welcome informal contact from potential applicants regarding the roles, and also the opportunity to come and see the service we provide.
Person Specification
Registration/Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Honors Degree in Prosthetics/Orthotics with Valid HCPC registration
Desirable
- Membership of British Association of Prosthetics and Orthotists
Experience
Essential
- Experience working in an orthotic clinical environment, either through work experience or clinical placement.
- Experience of using IT system as part of role
Desirable
- Experience of research and clinical audit
Skills and competencies
Essential
- Clinical assessment skills for diagnosis and appropriate orthotic treatment or non-treatment
- Skills to acquire relevant patient data including casting techniques and materials measurement with jig and devices and digital or scanning tools
- Basic engineering workshop ability, hand tool and machine skills
- Able to problem solve for rate or unique disability/deformity or specific rehabilitation goals
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt
Oswestry
SY10 7AG
