Lead 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 opportunity for an experienced Clinician to lead our team, as Lead Prosthetist/Centre Manager, delivering the Prosthetics service on behalf of the NHS in Wolverhampton.The role: As Lead Prosthetist/Centre Manager, you will provide effective leadership and day to day management of the centre. You will deliver a high-quality clinical service. Key Responsibilities:Providing an evidence-based clinical service to patients using your service.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 teamSetting 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 can we offer you? Competitive salaryRelocation allowance25 days holiday (rising with service)Opportunity to purchase additional holiday.PensionPaid HCPC RegistrationProtected CPD programme, tailored to individual development needs.Ongoing internal and external training and coursesClearly defined career development pathway.Discounted shopping and leisure activitiesHealth cash planCycle to work scheme.Refer a friend incentive scheme.What are we looking for? Essential skills and experienceQualified in Prosthetics/OrthoticsHCPC registrationPrevious experience of managing teams to deliver commercial contracts.Experience of managing budgetsContract management experienceAble 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.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 Lead Prosthetist/Centre Manager role, please apply now.