Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide high quality orthotic care, demonstrating a wide range of knowledge and experience in distinct areas of practice that can be specialist in nature.

To cast, measure, fit and deliver a well-fitting orthosis, and maintain the fit and mechanical integrity of the orthosis while meeting the clinical needs of the patient.

To work as part of the multidisciplinary team at each centre. To act in a professional manner at all times to other members of the team, the patients and their families.

To participate in the areas covered by Clinical Governance, including clinical audit and evidence-based research.

To participate in all activities as directed by your orthotic manager or another member of the Company management team.

To interact with patients, assess their orthotic needs and using your clinical skills meet the needs of the patient, asking for advice and help from your colleagues as necessary.

Carry a full patient caseload covering all areas of orthotics and complexity of treatment.

Take accurate measures of any patient requiring an orthosis.

Take and where possible rectify a plaster cast of the patient and produce a well-fitting orthosis with minimum remakes.

Align the orthosis to allow optimum gait for the patient and deliver the orthosis within the agreed contract time at the orthotic service centre.

Be aware of the Companys Quality system, and your responsibilities contained therein, and ensure that all paperwork and job sheets are filled out correctly legibly and promptly.

Ensure that all paperwork is up to date and facilitate in the resolution of any invoicing and payment difficulties.

Ensure any stock removed from the store is correctly booked out and allocated to a job sheet. Help the technicians manufacture the orthosis by writing out clear and concise instructions and discussing any unusual requests directly with them. Any change from standard manufacturing techniques is subject to the risk assessment process.

Ensure that your technical knowledge is kept up to date by maintaining current awareness of the latest techniques and componentry, and by working together with the technicians to ensure a full understanding of the manufacturing and repair processes.

To abide by the Companys health and safety policy while working in the workshop, stores and plaster room ensuring your own safety and that of your colleagues.

Ensure that all clinical records are kept for every patient in the format recommended by the Profession and the orthotic service centre. To maintain patient confidentiality and adhere to the data protection act, ensuring that all patient records are kept secure at all times.

Work as part of the multidisciplinary team, respecting the role that each team member has to play and taking the lead role in prescribing.

Take the lead in identifying areas that require auditing and working with other members of the team ensure that the requirements of evidence-based practice and other clinical governance issues are being met.

Be aware of the Contract style operated at each centre and ensure that your working practices conform to meet both the standards promoted by the Company and the requirements of the contract.

Identify areas of possible improvement in the service provision and highlight those to your orthotic manager. To be aware of the day to day running of the service and be able to deputise for the Manager should that be required.

Undertake the supervision of P&O students and more junior members of staff and help and support them to achieve their potential as senior orthotists.

Be able, and willing, to lecture to undergraduate P&O students and other healthcare professionals on the roles and responsibilities of an orthotist.

Be capable of undertaking a presentation of behalf of the Company.

With a positive approach and attitude show initiative and enthusiasm, and demonstrate that you are undertaking continuing professional development and filling your working day in a productive manner.

As well as show attributes within our Best people Scheme:

-Eager to listen to patients, customers, colleagues

-Have a positive Can do mentality

-Want to develop themselves and the business

-Are happy to help others and be part of a team

-Have integrity, honesty and loyalty

-Are passionate about Quality and Right First time

-Deliver objectives in line with the vision

The above details are not exclusive or exhaustive and you may be called on, from time to time, to perform other tasks as directed by your Manager to ensure the smooth and efficient running of your department.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• HPCP registered
• Minimum 3 years clinical experience working as a Orthotist
• BSc Hons in Prosthetic and Orthotics or equivalent

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.

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

Steeper Group

Address

Steeper

Harrogate District Hospital

Lancaster Park Rd

Harrogate

HG2 7SX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.steepergroup.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Assist the Clinical Service Manager in the development of pathways, processes and procedures to improve service quality

To effectively use up-to-date evidence-based information from national and international sources to ensure an innovative approach to the cost-effective delivery of clinical care

Support clinical and organisational innovation and improvement efforts across the MDT. This will focus in particular, but not exclusively, on care within the local setting

Lead on evaluation of cost-effectiveness, safety and quality of new and existing devices and services, applying evidence-based practice and guidance from Steeper Best Practice and Product Evaluation Groups.

Lead in clinic organisation, to maximise clinician productivity through staff utilisation, skills mix and progression planning.

Maximise clinical productivity with reference to local KPIs eg RTT, DNA rates

Be accountable for KPIs linked to clinician performance, quality, outcomes and clinic management

Lead on the delivery of audits/research within your area of responsibility

Work with the team members to meet appraisal objectives to agreed timescales.

Facilitate training experiences for NHS and Steeper staff within your area of responsibility.

Provide administrative functions such as sickness reporting and annual leave planning within your area of responsibility

Work to increase the use of Steeper products and those of Steeper preferred suppliers within your area of expertise.

Work as a link between Steeper and your area of responsibility to manager operational issues as they arise.

Management and clinical leadership

Continue to undertake clinics albeit reduced in number in order have necessary time to manage

Assist in the development of effective and efficient service modernisation and redesign to maximise benefit to patients, including development and delivery of new ways of working e.g. Quality and Outcomes

Support and lead on innovation, pilots and new service developments

that aim to make prosthetic care more (cost-) effective and/or friendly to

patients and clinicians.

Support and lead on evaluation of cost-effectiveness, safety and quality

of new and existing services

Support development and implementation of new local care strategies

Contribute to the clinical governance agenda.

Demonstrate compliance with the health and safety regulations of local Trust and Steeper

Safeguard the welfare and safety of patients, public, staff and visitors by obtaining a balance between care and security in health care.

Ensure the confidentiality of patient related information and records

Lead on and deliver audits and implementation of changes arising from audit recommendations

Any other duties as reasonably requested, commensurate with your own skills and capabilities

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• We are looking for an experienced Orthotist who is passionate about delivering excellent patient care and ready to take the next step into clinical and operational leadership. You will be highly organised, confident working autonomously and able to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, NHS partners and wider multidisciplinary teams.
• You will demonstrate sound clinical judgement, integrity and a genuine interest in developing people and services. Commercial awareness is important, together with the ability to balance clinical quality, operational performance and business need. Formal management experience is not essential; we are looking for someone with the potential and motivation to grow into the role.

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.

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

Steeper Group

Address

St Mary’s Hospital

Milton Road

Portsmouth

PO3 6AD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.steepergroup.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide high quality prosthetic care, and develop a wide range of knowledge and experience in distinct areas of practice that can be specialist in nature.

Conduct thorough assessments of patients' prosthetic needs through clinical examination, gait analysis, and evaluation of functional goals.

Measure, cast, fit, and deliver prostheses tailored to individual needs, ensuring optimal biomechanical alignment, comfort, and durability.

Monitor and maintain the fit and mechanical performance of prostheses over time, addressing issues proactively to prevent complications.

Utilise evidence-based clinical decision-making to support improved outcomes and meet contractual and professional standards.

Work as a core member of the multidisciplinary team, contributing clinical expertise while respecting the contributions of other professionals.

Take the lead in prescribing appropriate prosthetic interventions and communicate clearly with colleagues, patients, families, and carers.

Provide clear, concise instructions to technical staff for the manufacture or modification of devices, ensuring safety, precision, and timeliness.

Participate in case discussions, joint clinics, and patient reviews with physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and other specialists.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• HPCP registered prosthetic clinician with some clinical experience desirable
• Minimum 3 years clinical experience working as a Prosthetist
• BSc Hons in Prosthetic and Orthotics or equivalent, required to qualify for HPCP registration

Desirable

• Experience in lower limb prosthetics and upper limb prosthetics prescribing

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.

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

Steeper Group

Address

Steeper

Unit 2, Lower Boxley Road

Maidstone

Kent

ME14 2UU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.steepergroup.com/ (Opens in a new tab)