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Site: Stanmore Town Stanmore
Salary: £42,939 - £50,697 Per Annum (pro rata) inclusive of HCAS
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 06/01/2025 08:00
Please note in order to progress your application, your data will be processed by our 3rd party recruitment providers – North London Partners Shared Service, who conduct recruitment activities on behalf of Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust.
The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust is the largest orthopaedic hospital in the UK and a global leader in our field. We provide a dynamic working environment where we support frontline staff to implement improvements so that we can realise our vision of being a world leading neuro musculoskeletal hospital providing the best patient care and staff experience in the NHS, delivering world leading research, and offering a strong foundation of education, training and career progression. Our dedicated staff come from diverse backgrounds, and our patients benefit from the wide range of experience they bring to the Trust.
Job overview
We are looking for an Orthotist to join our experienced and exciting team. We specialise in assessing and managing complex MSK foot & ankle conditions, scoliosis, and spinal cord injury. Utilising a collaborative approach, the Orthotists work with other members of the multi-disciplinary team, especially Orthopaedic surgeons, clinical nurse specialists, and physiotherapists. We are looking for a Band 6 Orthotist with experience in dealing with complex foot and ankle and lower limb issues as we strive to improve this service and manage a diverse patient caseload. The main Orthotics Department is located on the hospital site at Stanmore. A satellite Orthotics Department also operates at Bolsover Street Central London Assessment Centre which the applicant would have to be willing to attend when required. Main duties of the job
To perform good quality assessment of patients using advanced communication skills. To collaboratively identify patient-centred goals. Use measurement and data acquisition techniques in recording all information to ensure accuracy of patient prescriptions. Perform positive model rectifications as appropriate. Perform risk assessments in the selection of components for customised devices to ensure patient safety. Evaluate the completed device on the patient to ensure the desired quality of body-device interface, functional alignment, comfort, cosmetic appearance, and mechanical integrity and safety. To be responsible for own caseload working without direct supervision and work as an autonomous professional. To be responsible for maintaining accurate and comprehensive patient treatment records in line with professional standards of practice and department procedure. To liaise with other members of the RNOH multi-disciplinary team (MDT) and in other organisations to ensure the best level of care for each individual. Promote the Orthotist role within the clinical unit by undertaking evidence-based audit and research projects to further own and team's clinical practice. Contribute to the smooth running of the Orthotics service through regular supervision of students. To participate in the staff appraisal scheme as the person being appraised and be responsible for complying with your agreed personal development programmes to meet set knowledge and competencies. Maintain, develop and record own CPD activities to ensure you strive to meet professional and service standards of care. To be aware of and comply with all RNOH policies and procedures. Person specification
Qualifications
BSc (Hons) Prosthetics and Orthotics. Professional registration
HCPC registered prosthetist/orthotist. Member of BAPO. CPD
Evidence of CPD maintained portfolio including attendance at recent post-graduate courses relevant to this post. Experience
Experience working with patients with complex needs. Involvement in audit and understanding quality issues. Experience of teaching less experienced staff or students. Experience in NHS. Skills
Up to date knowledge of professional practice and new research. Able to present information, written and orally, in a clear, concise and logical manner. Ability to organise and prioritise. Ability to communicate with patients with impaired communication abilities. Demonstrates clinical reasoning, applying theory to practice. Ability to work in a stressful environment and with emotional or aggressive patients and carers. We are committed to equal opportunities in employment and offer a range of flexible working practices. Part-time and job share applications will be considered. The RNOH operates a Smoke-Free Policy. Smoking is not permitted on any of the Trust’s premises (including the grounds that those premises are sited on) or in any Trust owned vehicle. 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.
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We are looking for an Orthotist to join our experienced and exciting team. We specialise in assessing and managing complex MSK foot & ankle conditions, scoliosis, and spinal cord injury. Utilising a collaborative approach, the Orthotists work with other members of the multi-disciplinary team, especially Orthopaedic surgeons, clinical nurse specialists, and physiotherapists. We are looking for a Band 6 Orthotist with experience in dealing with complex foot and ankle and lower limb issues as we strive to improve this service and manage a diverse patient caseload. The main Orthotics Department is located on the hospital site at Stanmore. A satellite Orthotics Department also operates at Bolsover Street Central London Assessment Centre which the applicant would have to be willing to attend when required. Main duties of the job
To perform good quality assessment of patients using advanced communication skills. To collaboratively identify patient-centred goals. Use measurement and data acquisition techniques in recording all information to ensure accuracy of patient prescriptions. Perform positive model rectifications as appropriate. Perform risk assessments in the selection of components for customised devices to ensure patient safety. Evaluate the completed device on the patient to ensure the desired quality of body-device interface, functional alignment, comfort, cosmetic appearance, and mechanical integrity and safety. To be responsible for own caseload working without direct supervision and work as an autonomous professional. To be responsible for maintaining accurate and comprehensive patient treatment records in line with professional standards of practice and department procedure. To liaise with other members of the RNOH multi-disciplinary team (MDT) and in other organisations to ensure the best level of care for each individual. Promote the Orthotist role within the clinical unit by undertaking evidence-based audit and research projects to further own and team's clinical practice. Contribute to the smooth running of the Orthotics service through regular supervision of students. To participate in the staff appraisal scheme as the person being appraised and be responsible for complying with your agreed personal development programmes to meet set knowledge and competencies. Maintain, develop and record own CPD activities to ensure you strive to meet professional and service standards of care. To be aware of and comply with all RNOH policies and procedures. Person specification
Qualifications
BSc (Hons) Prosthetics and Orthotics. Professional registration
HCPC registered prosthetist/orthotist. Member of BAPO. CPD
Evidence of CPD maintained portfolio including attendance at recent post-graduate courses relevant to this post. Experience
Experience working with patients with complex needs. Involvement in audit and understanding quality issues. Experience of teaching less experienced staff or students. Experience in NHS. Skills
Up to date knowledge of professional practice and new research. Able to present information, written and orally, in a clear, concise and logical manner. Ability to organise and prioritise. Ability to communicate with patients with impaired communication abilities. Demonstrates clinical reasoning, applying theory to practice. Ability to work in a stressful environment and with emotional or aggressive patients and carers. We are committed to equal opportunities in employment and offer a range of flexible working practices. Part-time and job share applications will be considered. The RNOH operates a Smoke-Free Policy. Smoking is not permitted on any of the Trust’s premises (including the grounds that those premises are sited on) or in any Trust owned vehicle. 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.
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