Senior Orthotist

This role involves working predominantly

within the Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust, working

autonomously to clinically assess and treat a variety of different conditions,

using the full extent of your clinical knowledge and current evidence-based

practices.

You will have the opportunity

to work in MDT settings where you will develop strong relationships with a wide

range of AHP colleagues. Additionally, knowing the importance of

self-development, CPD time will be provided, and you will provide a key role in

supporting the development of the service, to ensure we maximise clinical and

patient outcomes.

Steeper will commit to developing your skills further through varied

training opportunities both online and in person. We may also ask you to be

involved in wider company initiatives such as our Best Practice, Product

Evaluation and Innovation Forum Groups, or assisting in new product

development, meaning your career with Steeper could be broader and more dynamic

than your clinical role alone.

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

to listen to patients, customers, colleagues

positive Can do mentality

to develop themselves and the business

happy to help others and be part of a team

integrity, honesty and loyalty

passionate about Quality and Right First time

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.

Steeper Group is a true leader in

the Orthotic, Prosthetic and Assistive Technology products. In the past 100

years we have grown to become one of the UKs largest suppliers. Steepers

vision is to create lifes turning points, together. We aim to do this by

delivering innovative prosthetic, orthotic and assistive technology products

and responsive clinical services.

Qualifications

Essential: - HPCP registered; - Minimum 3 years clinical experience working as a Orthotist; - BSc Hons in Prosthetic and Orthotics or equivalent