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 always put patients first, continuously improve the services we deliver and develop those who work for us.
Looking to take the next step upwards in your career pathway?
Enjoy Running Independent Clinics?
Looking to join one of the fastest growing clinical service delivery companies in the UK?
Do you:
Want to join an organisation and support a team that believes in putting the patient first and focuses on improving the lives of individuals through innovation and service development?
Want to support a team that focuses on staff and people development?
Working in Opcare Clinical Services (OCS)
Opcare’s London and surrounding area covers 13 NHS Trusts, including some of the most prestige trusts in London. This includes Great Ormond Street, The National Hospital of Neuro and Neurosurgery, UCLH and Chelsea and Westminster. This role is an excellent opportunity to have a key influence within the services to advance and improve the delivery of service.
OCS runs a varied clinic schedule with general orthotic clinics as well as some of the leading MDT clinics in the UK, from joint diabetic clinic with the leading international diabetic podiatry surgeon, complex neuro clinic at NHNN, scoliosis clinic, complex paediatric clinics at Great Ormond Street and complex KAFO clinics.
This dynamic range of extended practices and complex MDTs provides a great opportunity to be exposed to interesting and varied caseloads.
OCS covers London and the surrounding area, the post holder will be expected to travel to support and mentor junior staff members, while being influential in the clinical service development.
Job Summary
We are currently seeking experienced Orthotists who are looking for an opportunity to develop their career and be a part of our large and dynamic team in OCS.
They will act as a Clinical Lead, reporting to the Regional Clinical and Operational Lead (RCOL).
The role holder will be an integral member of the senior clinical team, with direct line management responsibility, providing mentoring support to less experienced orthotists, graduates and students; as well as guiding and supporting more experienced staff to continue their professional development.
In OCS there are a wide variety of MDTs and extended practice clinics including, but not limited to:
- Paediatrics clinic
- Scoliosis bracing
- Diabetic foot clinics
- Neuro clinic
- Theatre castings
- KAFO clinics
The post holder will be a key member of the senior team and will be key in providing excellent patient care, while being influential in the development of the clinical OCS services.
Key Responsibilities
The key responsibilities of the role:
- Ensures the clinical team meets targets and is engaged with company objectives.
- Attends resource meetings with RCOL, assists as a point of contact when RCOL is on leave.
- Ensure the delivery of high-quality care for all patients and the smooth running of the OCS services.
- Supporting, developing, and mentoring less experienced orthotists, graduates and students. Help coordinate and contribute to in-service training sessions.
- Building and maintaining a good working relationship with multi-disciplinary teams (MDT’s).
- Being a direct clinical escalation point to the NHS management.
- Reports on regional clinical activities to the senior management team, advising any relevant issues to RCOL.
- To advance the delivery of the orthotics service by embracing evidence-based medicine and the result of clinical audit in line with the requirements of clinical governance.
- Supporting and contributing to Opcare services by contributing to our national care pathways, protocols, and leadership on orthotics.
- Working with the Regional Clinical and Operational Lead and production teams to provide excellent orthotic devices as prescribed.
- Leading on the use of newer technology and innovations e.g. systems and 3D print, to improve service delivery.
- Share your knowledge and experience with junior colleagues and offer mentorship to graduates.
The successful candidates will join an enthusiastic and busy team, and be supported with local, regional, and national training to develop their 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.
Qualifications:
Either:
- BSc Prosthetics and Orthotics
- Certified Orthotist
- HND Orthotics
Must also be fully HCPC Registered.
What do we offer?
- Competitive market salary
- Industry leading training opportunities
- Access to innovative scanning and 3D technology
- Management development
- Access to UK & Global clinical conferences
AM Healthcare Group are an equal opportunities employer, we have a clear goal of driving diversity and inclusion across all operations of the group.
