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We have an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Prosthetist to join our team in Cambridge. The role will involve working with a complex clinical case load and therefore 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 managing the Prosthetic Clinical Team and in providing support and insight to the technical team and wider NHS multi-disciplinary team (MDT) to advance and improve the delivery of the service. The successful candidate will be an integral member of the Clinical Management Team within Opcare, and will provide mentoring support to less experienced Prosthetists, Graduates, and Students. There will be ample opportunity to develop both clinical and managerial skills, enhancing professional development while supporting the service. We aim to deliver a first-class service for users whilst applying the most advanced clinical and technical solutions available to patients.
Job Responsibility:
Line management of the Prosthetics Clinical Team
Reporting responsibilities with regards to delivery of the service in line with NHS and internal key performance indicators
Ensure the delivery of high-quality care for all patients and the smooth running of the service
Work closely with MDT’s across Cambridgeshire and the wider Trust including Surgeons and Consultants
Supporting more junior colleagues using clinical knowledge, experience and best practice
Mentoring Graduates and Students
Coordinate and contribute to in-service training sessions
Requirements:
Proven practical experience working successfully as a Prosthetist
Committed to the highest standards of patient care
Proven experience of working within high performing teams
Positive and proactive 'can-do' attitude
Ability to build and maintain excellent working relationships internally and externally
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Must possess one of the following qualifications: Certified Prosthetist, HND Prosthetics, BSc Prosthetics
Full HCPC Registration
The ability to meet the requirements of an Enhanced Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) Check
Nice to have:
Previous management or mentoring experience
What we offer:
Competitive market salary
Incremental holiday allowance starting at 33 days, increasing to 38 days with length of service (inclusive of bank holidays)