Senior Orthotist Job at TTM Healthcare (Castlebar)

Job Description

TTM Healthcare Solutions (TTM) have partnered with a leading organisation to hire an Senior Orthotist in Castlebar, Mayo. Working Hours -35 hours. Location – Castlebar PCC. Salary Range– €63,279 €64,629 €66,021 €67,399 €68,779 €70,231 €71,760 €73,285 €74,509 (Pro Rata).

Job Responsibility

Deliver the Orthotics service which includes implementing the treatment prescribed by the referrer
To carry out Orthotic clinics on an outreach basis based on clinical requirements and demand
Provide and advise patients on application and use of orthoses supplied
To review prescriptions submitted to Galway/Roscommon/Mayo PCCC’s from external Orthotic suppliers, and approve based on clinical information, price range and budget constraints
Use clinical knowledge and experience to carry out clinical assessments and recommend changes to treatment
Ensure that a patient is given full explanation on the purpose of treatment. This needs to given in plain language, in a manner the patient can understand, and available in written format
Provide clinical advice where required
To maintain clinical records of treatments/intervention of patients referred
Carry out quarterly Audit Clinics to ensure appliances remain appropriate for a sample of clients. To monitor and review audit trail
Assess for, provide and adapt bespoke orthoses for clients
Work with Consultants and other Allied Health Professionals to identify the most appropriate orthoses
Work within the context of performance contracts, activity data and budgetary constraints
Be familiar with Suppliers and link with Procurement as appropriate to research and identify best value products
Participate in teaching and audit, and link in with the Podiatry Facility as appropriate
To order and process stocks, and when required, to participate in the development of a computerised procurement system
Be familiar with Health & Safety legislation, complaints procedure and other HSE policies
Carry out any other duties as assigned

Requirements

Possess a BSc (Honours) in Prosthetics and Orthotics from the University of Salford, University of Strathclyde, or equivalent (Level 8) on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) maintained by Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI)
Are registered as a Prosthetist/Orthotist, or be eligible for registration with the Health Professions Council UK (HPC)
Candidates must have three years full time (or an aggregate of three years full time) post qualification clinical experience
Candidates must possess the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability and management ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office
A candidate for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service
Each candidate for and any person holding the office must be of good character
Be a resident in Ireland and hold one of the following: EU passport or GNIB card with Stamp 1G, Stamp 2, Stamp 4, Stamp 4D, Stamp 5, or 4 EUFam
Willing to undergo Garda Vetting
International Police Clearance required (if lived outside of Ireland for more than 6 months after the age of 16)

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