Clinical Lead Orthotist

Job description

Job summary

To provide a clinical leadership role in the delivery of Orthotic Services by:

• Developing and maintaining clinical standards in line with best practice.
• Provide clinical advice to the organisation, particularly the Head of Podiatry and Orthotics.
• Developing a competency based framework for practitioners working with clients who require orthotic devices and providing skills based training.
• Critical analysis, appraisal and synthesis of current research outcomes and / or relevant literature in order to maintain expert levels of knowledge and practice.

Main duties of the job

To provide a clinical leadership role in the delivery of Orthotic Services by:

• Developing and maintaining clinical standards in line with best practice.
• Provide clinical advice to the organisation, particularly the Head of Podiatry and Orthotics.
• Developing a competency based framework for practitioners working with clients who require orthotic devices and providing skills based training.
• Critical analysis, appraisal and synthesis of current research outcomes and / or relevant literature in order to maintain expert levels of knowledge and practice.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Job description
Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification

Shortlisting

Essential

• HCPC registration
• Comprehensive experience working within Orthotics
• Able to travel between sites in a timely manner

Desirable

• Post registration experience
• Able to lead a team and demonstrate previous leadership experience
• Experience of audit/innovation

Registration

Essential

• Achieved HCPC registration

Orthotics experience

Essential

• Extensive orthotics experience

Person Specification
Shortlisting

Essential

• HCPC registration
• Comprehensive experience working within Orthotics
• Able to travel between sites in a timely manner

Desirable

• Post registration experience
• Able to lead a team and demonstrate previous leadership experience
• Experience of audit/innovation

Registration

Essential

• Achieved HCPC registration

Orthotics experience

Essential

• Extensive orthotics experience

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.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Additional information
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Employer details

Employer name

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Address

Ysbyty Gwynedd

Penrhosgarnedd

Bangor

LL57 2PW

United Kingdom

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