AM Healthcare Group
Clinical Lead Orthotist – Cambridge (Maternity cover – 1 Year)
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We have an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Lead Orthotist to join our team in Cambridge starting March 2027.
The Clinical Lead balances delivering high-quality patient care, operational excellence, service development, and staff management, while also managing their own clinical workload. As a clinical and operational leader, the post holder will supervise, coach, and mentor clinicians and colleagues, drive staff development and team performance. The role involves ensuring excellent service delivery and development, engaging in business planning, quality improvement, and the implementation of clinical governance processes to ensure alignment with organisational goals and patient needs. The Clinical Lead acts as a representative of the company’s values and objectives at all times. This role is an excellent opportunity to have a key influence within Cambridge to advance and improve the delivery of service. This role is based office-based full-time.
Key Responsibilities:
- 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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Essential:
Skills and Experience:
- Strong clinical experience within prosthetics/orthotics
- Commitment to the highest standard of patient care and practice in line with HCPC registration.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and leadership skills.
- Ability to prioritise, plan, and manage multiple priorities.
- Proven experience of working effectively within a team environment.
- Evidence of leadership/involvement in service development or improvement.
- Ability to coach, mentor, and motivate team members.
- Skilled in communicating complex information to diverse patient groups, including children and individuals with learning disabilities.
- Experience with leadership in MDT environments.
- Ability to work flexibly, balancing clinical and operational priorities.
- Fully proficient with Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
Qualifications:
- BSc (Hons) in Prosthetics and Orthotics or equivalent
- HCPC registered
- Full driving licence
Desirable:
- Sound working knowledge of Rehapp.
- Experience mentoring students or graduates.
- Knowledge or experience with CAD/CAM systems.
- Proficiency with Power BI and advanced Excel.
- Previous involvement in research, service development, or quality improvement.
- Relevant MSc, or postgraduate qualifications in a clinical area.
- Practice educator training
- BAPO member
- ISPO member
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What We Offer:
- £47,000 DOE
- Incremental holiday allowance starting at 35 days, increasing to 41 days with length of service (inclusive of bank holidays)
- Refer a Friend incentive scheme
- Death in Service Benefit
- Enhanced Family Leave/Pay
- Recognition schemes
- Continuing professional development
Why Join Us?
At AM Healthcare Group, we are dedicated to enhancing the lives of individuals who rely on mobility and accessibility solutions. As an international group of companies, we provide innovative products and services that make a real difference in people’s daily lives.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer with a firm commitment to diversity and inclusion across all areas of our organisation. As a Disability Confident Employer, we actively welcome applications from individuals of all abilities. If you require any support or adjustments during the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to get in touch.
We are also a proud signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, and we encourage applications from veterans, reservists, and members of the wider armed forces community.
How To Apply:
If this sounds like the perfect role for you, we’d love to hear from you! Please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your suitability for the position to recruitment@am-healthcare.com. Alternatively, you can apply directly through our website – www.amhealthcaregroup.com/careers.
Eligibility To Work In The UK:
Please note that applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role.
Job Category: Clinical Lead Orthotist
Job Type: Fixed Term
Job Location: Cambridge
Salary: Competitive
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