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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.
This is a fixed term post of 9 months.
The shift pattern for this position is Mon-Fri 08:30-16:30.
This role is for an Orthotist within the NHSGGC Orthotics Team.
The service is responsible for the delivery of outpatient and inpatient Orthotic care to all adults living within the in NHSGGC catchment area. We also deliver care to inpatients who do not reside within NHSGGC and who receive treatment at our national and regional inpatient services. We deliver outpatient and inpatient care to Children and Young People in Clyde Sector. We provide service on 8 acute sites and to other outlying units on demand. We aim to deliver a timely, high quality, patient centred service to all our service users in line with NHSGGC’s quality aims and the Quality Strategy. We use the evidence wherever possible to ensure we are delivering the most up to date care for our patients. The service receives over 16,000 new referrals each year and has a staff of around 36 which include Orthotists, Orthotic Clinical Assistants, Orthotic Technical Assistants, Orthotic Administrators and an Orthotic Clinical Lead/Manager.
Essential criteria are:
- Honours Degree in Prosthetics and Orthotics or equivalent
- HCPC Registration
- Evidence of relevant post graduate CPD if graduated more than 6 months previous
New graduate applications are welcomed, and individuals will be given support to ensure they are developed in line withtheir current level of knowledge and experience. Our team has a strong focus on Learning and development in line with the NHSGGC AHP Learning and development strategic framework and we provide in house training and support external training opportunities for all staff to develop in line with their career stage. We have developed Orthotic professional development frameworks for MSK Neuro and Diabetes which are supported by specialist team leads in these areas.
Informal contact: Anne Martin, Orthotic Clinical Team Lead, 07738013776, Anne.martin5@nhs.scot
Due to the anticipated response to this post it may close before the closing date noted on the advert therefore once you start your application form please complete it immediately.
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.
By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We support applications from across the Armed Forces Community, recognising military skills, experience and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process.
NHS Scotland is reducing their full time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours per week from 1 April 2024 but with no change in pay. This reduction will also be applied pro rata for part time staff. This advert and any subsequent offer/contract of employment therefore reflects the new working hours. However, as not all service areas will be able to adopt the 37 hour working week immediately from 1 April 2024, you may be required to work up to an additional 30 minutes per week for a temporary period for which you would be paid until the service you are working in changes rosters or working patterns to accommodate the new reduced working week. If you have any questions or concerns please contact the Recruiting Board.
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