Senior Orthotist
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We have an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and skilled Senior Orthotist to join our Opcare team in Gloucester. This role is an excellent opportunity for an Orthotist who wants to progress to a Senior Orthotist, it will provide clinical development through exposure to a wide range of orthotic clinics across the Gloucestershire region, making it ideal for clinicians who want to progress their clinical knowledge, thrive on variety, autonomy and professional growth.
Key Responsibilities:
- Demonstrate extensive clinical experience across a wide range of patient groups and conditions, using advanced problem-solving and clinical reasoning to deliver evidence-based care.
- Work independently within established protocols, adhering to prescription guidelines with minimal supervision.
- Provide expert second opinions and clinical leadership, contributing to multidisciplinary team (MDT) decision-making and supporting the management of complex cases.
- Maintain a strong awareness of key performance indicators (KPIs), ensuring clinical practice aligns with service expectations and supporting colleagues to achieve performance standards.
- Positively and proactively contribute to service development and identify improvement opportunities within area of responsibility
Skills and Experience:
Essential:
- Highly developed interpersonal skills – including formal and informal communication
- Proven record of working within an active, fast paced clinical environment
- Working proactively and collaboratively in the team and wider trust
- Interest in service development and/or evidence of involvement
- Able to prioritise, plan and organise efficiently and work with multiple conflicting priorities.
Desirable:
- Published evidence of specialist work within clinical field.
- Sound working knowledge of REHAPP (Opcares clinical management system).
- Experience mentoring students or graduates
- Knowledge or experience with CAD/CAM
Qualifications:
Essential:
- BSc (Hons) in Prosthetics and Orthotics, or equivalent
- HCPC registered
- Full driving licence
Desirable:
- Relevant MSc, or postgraduate qualifications in a clinical area.
- Practice educator training
- BAPO member
- ISPO member
What we Offer:
- Competitive market salary
- Incremental holiday allowance stating at 35 days, increasing to 41 days with length of service (inclusive of bank holidays)
- Buy & Sell Annual Leave Scheme
- Refer a Friend incentive scheme
- Enhanced Family Leave/Pay
- Long Service Recognition schemes
Why Join Us?
At [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] Group, we are dedicated to enhancing the lives of individuals who rely on mobility and accessibility solutions. As an international group of companies, we provide innovative products and services that make a real difference in people’s daily lives.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer with a firm commitment to diversity and inclusion across all areas of our organisation. As a Disability Confident Employer, we actively welcome applications from individuals of all abilities. If you require any support or adjustments during the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to get in touch.
We are also a proud signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, and we encourage applications from veterans, reservists, and members of the wider armed forces community.
How to Apply:
If this sounds like the perfect role for you, we’d love to hear from you! Please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your suitability for the position to [contact hidden]. Alternatively, you can apply directly through our website – www.amhealthcaregroup.com/careers.
Eligibility to Work in the UK:
Please note that applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role.