Advanced Practice Orthotist

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Orthotist to join our Argyll and Bute Service. This role represents an ideal step for an Orthotist aspiring to combine advanced clinical practice with service leadership in the NHS.

We are seeking a highly motivated, forward-thinking practitioner with advanced clinical skills, proven leadership ability and a commitment to driving service improvement.

This post offers the chance to make a measurable difference for our patients through innovative, evidence-based orthotic practice within a supportive and progressive team.

Continuous support from Orthotic Professional Lead in North Highland, with strong escalation and support pathways.

The base is negotiable within Argyll & Bute and can be decided upon following discussions mal NHS T&C’s apply when travelling from base: time and expenses are supported. Clinical rota across the localities is flexible and can be negotiated.

• HCPC registration
• BSc (Hons) in Prosthetics & Orthotics (or equivalent).
• Full driving license
• Ability to demonstrate post-graduate experience managing complex caseloads independently
• The post holder should have a relevant Masters degree or evidence of working to that Advanced level
• Evidence of leadership, supervision, involvement in service development and/or quality improvement.
• Strong communication, organisational and decision-making skills.
• Commitment to ongoing CPD and implementation of evidence based practice.

Please consider applying or get in touch if you would like to discuss the role further:
Lynn Dalrymple, Podiatry Lead Argyll & Bute; tel: ; email: lynn.dalrymple2t

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