Clinical Specialist Prosthetist

Opcare, part of the AM Healthcare, isthe largest supplier of prosthetic and orthotic services to the NHS. As acompany we aim to continuously improve the services we deliver and developthose who work for us.

Working at Roehampton

Opcare have been providing the prostheticservice in Roehampton since 2008 and have recently been re awarded the contract,this role is an excellent opportunity to have a key influence within theservice to advance and improve the delivery of service.

The Prosthetic Department is based inthe Douglas Bader Rehabilitation Centre within Queen Marys Hospital, where we provideinpatient and outpatient prosthetic care for a wide variety of patients. Thereis a complex mix of upper and lower limb patient caseloads including multiplelimb loss, congenital limb builds and paediatric provision which provides agreat opportunity to be exposed to interesting and varied clinics. Our widerMDT colleagues include physiotherapists,occupational therapists, rehabilitation consultants, nursing staff,psychologist, social work and onsite gait lab team.

All prosthetic manufacture is completedby our skilled technicians onsite which provides a collaborative workingapproach to device design and manufacture. Including clinics run by clinicalsupport technicians.

Main duties of the job

The role will involve working with a complex clinical case load andtherefore clinical expertise in at least one area of prosthetics is essential,but there will also be opportunities to develop into different specialities.The role holder will be instrumental in working with the prosthetic team,consisting of clinicians, technicians, and wider NHS MDT to advance and improvethe delivery of the service.

The role holder will be an integral member of the senior clinical teamand will provide mentoring support to less experienced prosthetists, graduates,and students.

Key Responsibilities:

Some of the key responsibilities the role holder will haveresponsibility for

Ensure the delivery of high-quality care for allpatients and the smooth running of the service.

Work closely with multi-disciplinary teams MDTs across Queen Marys Hospital and the wider Trust including Surgeons andConsultants.

To have an area of specialist prosthetic practiseand interest, preferably upper limb, osseointegration and complex limb builds.

Share yourknowledge and experience with junior colleagues and offer mentorship tograduates and students.

Helpcoordinate and contribute to in-service training sessions.

The role holder will be a specialised Prosthetist that can supportdevelopment and service improvements for the betterment of patients in QueenMarys and St Georges Hospitals.

About us

We are currently seeking an experienced Prosthetist who is looking foran opportunity to develop their career and be a part of our large and dynamic teamin Roehampton.

Job responsibilities

Skills and Personal Attributes

Proven practical experience working successfully at a seniorlevel as a Prosthetist.

Committed to the highest standards of patient care andpractice in line with international best practice

Proven experience of working within high performing teams.

Excellent communication skills and ability to build andmaintain excellent working relationships internally and externally.

Ambition and drive to help improve the services and products

Sound judgement and the ability to make sound appropriatedecisions quickly and effectively in complex situations.

Self-motivated and uses initiative, seeking advice whenrequired.

Able to prioritise, plan and organise efficiently, and workwith multiple conflicting priorities.

Positive and proactive can do attitude.

Excellent attention to detail.

Sound numeracy and literacy skills.

Good working knowledge of IT systems e.g. word, excel, REHAPP.

Person Specification Qualifications

• BSc Prosthetics and Orthotics
• Must also be fully HCPC Registered

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.