Lead Orthotist

We are looking for an Orthotist with experience in the NHS in both in and outpatients. Experience of developing others is essential. This is a friendly, dynamic orthotic team and a great opportunity to work in an acute hospital setting. The successful candidate will have dedicated CPD time as well as working closely with more experienced team members to enhance knowledge and develop clinical skills. This is a varied clinical role with inpatient and outpatient clinics and cover a range of areas including: orthopaedic foot and ankle, diabetic foot, neurology, paediatric and traumatic spinal injury. The team at WUTH work closely with their medical and AHP colleagues. The successful candidate will join a team of 4 Orthotists and have access to an on site workshop, the use of digital workflow and will be encouraged to explore innovative technology. It is a team where clinicians are encouraged to be actively involved in their own development and the improvement of the department.,

• Responsibility for the delivery of Orthotic Clinical care to patient caseload of all diverse needs, for outpatient and inpatient services. This includes patient assessment and advice, implementing treatment plans to facilitate patient goals. On-going monitoring and audit of treatment provided.
• To provide a clinical lead in Orthotics and the appliance department within WUTH.
• Providing support, advice and training as required to Trust employees.
• Responsible for the safe provision of Orthotic devices and in depth knowledge of bespoke orthoses and the material tolerances in relation to the clinical need of the patient.
• To provide orthotic treatment and where necessary, liaise with healthcare professionals to ensure clinical continuity.
• Responsible for ensuring in conjunction with stakeholders that the orthotic devices provide for patient use, both bespoke and stock items, meet previously agreed clinical, health and safety quality standards and provide best value orthotic clinical care.
• Responsible for accurate and timely recording of all patient contacts ensuring WUHT policy on confidentiality is maintained.
• Key Responsibilities
• Responsible for ensuring patients receive best practice at all times and patients are shown illustrations of treatment, and choice, that meets their clinical need, as appropriate to ensure patient engagement with the agreed treatment plan.
• The post holder must ensure treatment is offered in a timely, cost effective manner., Please see attached the job description and personal specification for the Clinical Lead Orthotist post
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UK nationals or other persons with a right of abode have an eligible residency status if they have been ordinarily resident in the UK or the British Overseas Territories, or the Crown Dependencies (Channel Islands and Isle of Man) for at least the previous 3 years on the first day of the apprenticeship.

An exciting opportunity exists for a Clinical Lead Orthotist, to join the Orthotics department at Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Trust set within Arrowe Park and Clatterbridge Hospitals., All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients. Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents. We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint. We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.