Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our in-house Orthotics team at Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust. Guy's and St Thomas' is one of the largest hospital Trusts in the country, with a staff of over 25,000 and 2.6 million patient contacts a year. The Trust comprises two of London's oldest and best-known teaching hospitals. The hospitals have a long history, dating back almost 900 years, and have been at the forefront of medical progress and innovation since they were founded. Both hospitals have built on these traditions and continue to have a reputation for excellence and innovation.



The Orthotic Department is based at Bowley Close Rehabilitation Centre, a purpose- designed building with specialist staffing, equipment and facilities necessary for the assessment and treatment of people with disabilities.



To work as part of the multi-disciplinary team to provide a high quality clinical orthotic service, incorporating detailed assessment, measurement, fitting and review of patients based on current good practice and evidence based orthotic treatment.



To be clinically responsible for the management of own clinical caseload whilst working as part of the wider teams



Adhere to departmental policies, protocols, guidelines and standards for orthotic provision.



Develop and promote the Orthotic Service in liaison with the senior clinical staff. Liaise with consultants, clinicians, therapists, orthotic colleagues and managers as required to provide an efficient and effective Orthotic Service



We provide an award-winning level of service to residents across London, adjacent areas and nationally. The Orthotics Services operate at Guy's and St Thomas' Hospitals, King's College Hospital and several rehabilitation units and local child development centres, bringing with this role a huge opportunity to be exposed to interesting and varied caseloads. Many of our clinics are held in a multidisciplinary setting and our specialities include neuro-rehabilitation, paediatrics, foot and ankle, diabetic and specialist polio KAFO clinics.



We encourage a close working environment with our Technicians in our large on-site workshop which has consistently proven to facilitate and enhance individual clinicians and we are also committed to innovation and progressive therapy.



As a department, we actively encourage team members to progress their careers with postgraduate training and protected Continued Professional Development (CPD) time is included within the timetable of all orthotic clinical staff.



Duties and Responsibilities



Clinical Practice



Supervision and Leadership



Personal and Professional Duties

Service Development



Collaborative and Partnership Working



Quality and Clinical Governance



Financial - Assist in the monitoring and purchase of stock/supplies minimising the supplier base and improving quality, as directed by the lead clinician.