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We have an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Lead Orthotist to join our team in Staffordshire. The Clinical Lead balances delivering high-quality patient care, operational excellence, service development, and staff management, while also managing their own clinical workload. As a clinical and operational leader, the post holder will supervise, coach, and mentor clinicians and colleagues, drive staff development and team performance. The role involves ensuring excellent service delivery and development, engaging in business planning, quality improvement, and the implementation of clinical governance processes to ensure alignment with organisational goals and patient needs. The Clinical Lead acts as a representative of the company’s values and objectives at all times. This role is an excellent opportunity to have a key influence within Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent to advance and improve the delivery of service. The hub for this service is in an Opcare owned building based in Stoke-on-Trent, with a fully managed service delivered with a supportive and experienced team of Opcare administrators and clinicians. Services are also delivered in Burton-on-Trent, Cannock, Wolverhampton and Stafford. We provide inpatient, outpatient and community orthotic care for a wide variety of patients. There is a complex mix of Adult and Paediatric MDTs which provide a great opportunity to be exposed to interesting and varied caseloads. Alongside the general, paediatric, spinal and community clinics, the role leads and supports the day-to-day delivery of orthotic services within the Staffordshire region.
Job Responsibility:
Provide strategic clinical leadership for the Opcare Centre, setting direction, aligning with organisational goals, and representing the service in external partnerships
Line management of the clinical team, responsible for performance management, development, recruitment and appraisal processes
Oversee daily clinical operations, including workload management across the team, resource allocation, and operational efficiency to deliver seamless patient care whilst meeting KPI targets
Promotes a positive, supportive team culture that balances high-quality patient care with staff wellbeing, professional development and organisational performance targets
Ensures adherence to clinical standards and protocols and leads by example following prescription guidelines and associated targets and is responsible for embedding these with the team
Manages own clinical caseload alongside leadership duties, maintaining expertise in assessment, prescription, and treatment planning
Provides support to the centre manager for urgent day-to-day management tasks and to ensure smooth running of the service
Lead service planning and development, ensuring effective use of staff, resources, and evidence-based innovation to meet patient and organisational needs
Proactively drives clinical audit and quality improvement and collaborates with team members to identify key areas for clinical audit and ensure evidence -based practice in line with HCPC guidelines
Responsible for clinical service financial and resource management, budget planning, reporting and cost-effective service delivery, with the support of the centre manager
Collaborates with technical teams to ensure accurate, timely manufacture of bespoke devices, minimise waste and maintain effective stock control
Facilitate and participate in MDT working, building strong relationships with NHS partners and other professionals to ensure integrated patient care
Requirements:
Strong clinical experience within prosthetics/orthotics
Commitment to the highest standard of patient care and practice in line with HCPC registration
Excellent communication, interpersonal and leadership skills
Ability to prioritise, plan, and manage multiple priorities
Proven experience of working effectively within a team environment
Evidence of leadership/involvement in service development or improvement
Ability to coach, mentor, and motivate team members
Skilled in communicating complex information to diverse patient groups, including children and individuals with learning disabilities
Experience with leadership in MDT environments
Ability to work flexibly, balancing clinical and operational priorities
Fully proficient with Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint
BSc (Hons) in Prosthetics and Orthotics or equivalent
HCPC registered
Full driving licence
Nice to have:
Sound working knowledge of Rehapp
Experience mentoring students or graduates
Knowledge or experience with CAD/CAM systems
Proficiency with Power BI and advanced Excel
Previous involvement in research, service development, or quality improvement
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)