Clinical Lead Orthotist

Provide strategic clinical leadership for the Opcare Centre, setting direction, aligning with organisational goals, and representing the service in external partnerships.

Line management of the clinical team, responsible for performance management, development, recruitment and appraisal processes.

Oversee daily clinical operations, including workload management across the team, resource allocation, and operational efficiency to deliver seamless patient care whilst meeting KPI targets.

Promotes a positive, supportive team culture that balances high-quality patient care with staff wellbeing, professional development and organisational performance targets.

Ensures adherence to clinical standards and protocols and leads by example following prescription guidelines and associated targets and is responsible for embedding these with the team.

Manages own clinical caseload alongside leadership duties, maintaining expertise in assessment, prescription, and treatment planning.

Provides support to the centre manager for urgent day-to-day management tasks and to ensure smooth running of the service.

Lead service planning and development, ensuring effective use of staff, resources, and evidence-based innovation to meet patient and organisational needs.

Proactively drives clinical audit and quality improvement and collaborates with team members to identify key areas for clinical audit and ensure evidence
-based practice in line with HCPC guidelines.

Responsible for clinical service financial and resource management, budget planning, reporting and cost-effective service delivery, with the support of the centre manager.

Collaborates with technical teams to ensure accurate, timely manufacture of bespoke devices, minimise waste and maintain effective stock control.

Facilitate and participate in MDT working, building strong relationships with NHS partners and other professionals to ensure integrated patient care.

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