Graduate Orthotist

Type: Graduate
Region: London

Job Description

Blatchford is an innovative, multi-award-winning, global, manufacturer of some of the world’s most advanced prosthetic technology, bespoke seating solutions and orthotic devices, as well as a provider of wider clinical services.

Our evidence-based approach and commitment to continuously challenge possibilities ensures our mobility solutions prioritise the wellbeing and long-term health of our users.

Through innovation, science, technology, and maintaining a clear focus on people, we make mobility possible.

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Graduate Orthotist to join our experienced team at the Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

We are a highly experienced, stable team, based just outside London. We are a small, well run, well-funded centre with strong links to referrers. This is a highly rewarding role, where you will have the opportunity to develop your skills in a clinically challenging environment under the mentorship of an experienced team.

The role:

As Graduate Orthotist, you will join a strong multi-disciplinary team, using your clinical skill and experience to contribute to the delivery of a first class Orthotic Clinical Service.

Key Responsibilities:

Supporting a caseload of clients with a wide range of complex conditions and recommending the best course of intervention.

Effectively communicating with informed patient consent, discussing the reasons for the prescription.

Providing counselling, advice, and support as necessary to maximise rehabilitation potential and to ensure understanding of condition.

Assessing, measuring, casting, fitting, suppling, reviewing, and adjusting orthoses as required.

Maintaining appropriate clinical notes and records.

Providing training in the field of Orthotics at all levels

What are we looking for?

Essential skills and experience

Qualified in

Prosthetics/Orthotics

HCPC registration

Member of BAPO/ISPO (desirable)

Experience in a wide range of orthotic provision including paediatrics, orthopaedics, and footwear.

Able to prioritise and manage workload.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of communicating with colleagues at all levels.

Be able to manage difficult, challenging, and sensitive situations.

Good judgment and decision-making skills

What can we offer you?

Competitive salary

Strong Graduate programme

25 days holiday (rising with service)

Opportunity to purchase additional holiday.

Pension

Paid HCPC Registration

Protected CPD programme, tailored to individual development needs.

Ongoing internal and external training and courses

Discounted shopping and leisure activities

Health cash plan

Cycle to work scheme.

Refer a friend incentive scheme.

We are a supportive and committed company, with a focused team, dedicated to improving patient care.

If you feel you have the background to be considered for this Graduate Orthotist position, please apply now.