Senior Prosthetist

Blatchford is an innovative, multi-award-winning, global, manufacturer of some of the world’s most advanced prosthetic technology, bespoke seating solutions and orthotic devices, as well as a provider of wider clinical services. Our evidence-based approach and commitment to continuously challenge possibilities ensures our mobility solutions prioritise the wellbeing and long-term health of our users. Through innovation, science, technology, and maintaining a clear focus on people, we make mobility possible. We have a fantastic development opportunity for a Senior Prosthetist to lead our team, delivering the Prosthetics service on behalf of the NHS in Northamptonshire. The role: As Senior Prosthetist, you will provide effective leadership and day to day management of allocated contracts. You will deliver a high-quality clinical service. This role requires a split between clinical and management duties, dependant on the needs of the business but estimated at three days clinical and two days management. Key Responsibilities: • Providing an evidence-based clinical service to patients using your contract(s). • Ensuring packages of care are affordable to the NHS and meet the commercial needs to the company. • Ensuring care packages are effectively managed and clinical controls are aligned to “best practice” guidelines. • Ensuring appropriate MDT approach is used in your contract(s). • Developing professional working relationships with key stakeholders in your service. • Understanding of all aspects of the local contract. • Attending contract review meetings. • Accountable for all aspects of people management for your team • Setting clear, measurable, and challenging objectives for all colleagues. • Ensuring all clinical and service based KPIs for the contract are achieved. • Participating in annual budget setting process. • Working with team to review service and involve them in the development of an action plan to address any areas for improvement. What are we looking for? Essential skills and experience • Qualified in Prosthetics/Orthotics • HCPC registration • Previous experience of managing teams to deliver commercial contracts. • Experience of managing budgets • Contract management experience • Able to prioritise own workload and flow and that of others. • Excellent communication skills, capable of working effectively with all levels of colleagues, customers, and clients. • Able to demonstrate sound judgement and decision-making skills. • Advanced and appropriate IT skills. • Auditing and KPI experience. What can we offer you?• Competitive salary • Relocation allowance • 25 days holiday (rising with service)• Opportunity to purchase additional holiday. • Pension • Paid HCPC Registration • Protected CPD programme, tailored to individual development needs. • Ongoing internal and external training and courses • Discounted shopping and leisure activities • Health cash plan • Cycle to work scheme. • Refer a friend incentive scheme. We are a supportive and committed company, with a focused team, dedicated to improving patient care. If you feel you have the background to be considered for this Senior Prosthetist role, please apply now. INDBLATCHFORD