Job summary
- Main area
- Orthotics
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent: 0.6 WTE
- Hours
- Part time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 236-SCO-P260-25
- Employer
- Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- NCA Wide
- Town
- Salford
- Salary
- £35,392 - £42,618 Pro Rata- Per Annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 26/05/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Specialist Orthotist
Band 6
Job overview
We have exciting opportunities for a part time Band 6 Orthotist starting March 2025 22.5 hours week ( 0.7WTE )
This is a fantastic opportunity to work as part of a larger clinical team within Greater Manchester of 10 qualified Orthotists. It will give the post holder extensive exposure to all areas within Orthotics including Major Trauma, spinal, neuromuscular, musculoskeletal and paediatrics, as well as mentorship and the peer support network you would expect being part of a larger clinical team
We will welcome applicants with a good overall background in Orthotics as well as additional in-depth experience in all areas of clinical orthotics such as spinal, neuromuscular, musculoskeletal and Paediatric presentations.
Previous applicants need not apply. Part time / Job share can be considered.
Main duties of the job
You will work as part of a team delivering providing an Orthotic service across the NCA . This include inpatient and outpatient services across 4 sites , as well as some community clinics and specialist schools. It is anticipated you will be mainly based at any one site, with opportunities to cover and rotate to different sites with difference specialties as and when required. This will aid in developing your knowledge and skills within all the specialist areas.
As a qualified Orthotist, you will undertake the clinical examination and assessment, diagnosis and treatment of these patients. You will be expected to do this within an appropriate timeframe and with suitably sourced orthoses for prescription, quality and cost. You will work within BAPOs best practice guidelines and ensure the planned outcome measures for patients’ Orthotic management are met.
Working for our organisation
Salford Care Organisation is part of the Northern Care Alliance, one of the largest NHS organisations in the country. A place with an outstanding reputation. Salford is the place which is taking bold, pioneering steps towards delivering a world class, fully integrated care system for adults. Twice rated Outstanding by the CQC, Salford Care Organisation is responsible for delivering a range of community and primary care services and specialist services to Greater Manchester and beyond.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Person specification
Registration / Qualifications
Essential criteria
- BSc Honours Degree Prosthetics/Orthotics or recognised equivalent
- State (HCPC) Registration
Desirable criteria
- Membership of the British Association of Prosthetists and Orthotists
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Extensive post qualification clinical practice, including working within Major Trauma , Spinal , Neuro, MSK and Paediatrics
- Knowledge of current practice of Other AHP’s and Healthcare practitioners
Desirable criteria
- Experience of IT Systems ( Including OPAS )
Skills
Essential criteria
- Basic workshop and machine skills.
- Knowledge of procurement of appropriate best value orthoses using accurate prescriptions based on orthotic therapy for stock & custom orthotic supply.
Experience
Essential criteria
- Communication skills for conveying sensitive and complex information to patients and carers including children and patients with learning difficulties, mental illness or distress.
- Communicate visually, verbally and in writing, patient information and professional knowledge comprehensively to all levels of Healthcare professions and support staff.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Paul Macdonald
- Job title
- AHP Operational & Professional Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0161 206 1558
- Additional information
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