Clinical Lead Orthotist

Job Overview 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. Part-time considered Working for our organisation 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. 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. Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities Person specification Shortlisting Essential Criteria
• HCPC registration
• Comprehensive experience working within Orthotics
• Able to travel between sites in a timely manner Desirable criteria
• Post registration experience
• Able to lead a team and demonstrate previous leadership experience
• Experience of audit/innovation Registration Essential Criteria
• Achieved HCPC registration Orthotics Experience Essential criteria
• Extensive orthotics experience