Job summary An exciting opportunity has become available for a Consultant Prosthetist to work within the ENT Prosthetics service, part of Salford Care Organisation.The Consultant Practitioner will be responsible for providing expert clinical, scientific, advisory and support services to patients undergoing reconstructive procedures or rehabilitation using implants, splints and prostheses.
Main duties of the job The Consultant Practitioner will be responsible for providing expert clinical, scientific, advisory and support services to patients undergoing reconstructive procedures or rehabilitation using implants, splints and prostheses.They will provide consultancy and work across the four pillars of practice (clinical practice, leadership and management, education, and research) putting expertise in place across systems of health and social care.At least 50% of their time will be in clinical practice ensuring that this advances and underpins practice within their specialty and beyond.You will contribute to the strategic direction and implementation of the corporate objectives and clinical strategy within the local service andproactively lead the service within the Division/Care Group/service, providing support, guidance and direction to achieve optimal clinical effectiveness, and financial outcomes.
About us The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester.
Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners.
We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility.
The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction.
By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
Job description Job responsibilities To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading.
You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: Person Specification Qualifications Essential BSc (Hons) Dental Technology 2:1 MSc Maxillofacial Prosthetic Rehabilitation Professional Registration Essential MSc Maxillofacial Prosthetic Rehabilitation HCPC qualification Knowedge, Training & Experience Essential Highly developed specialist knowledge in relevant specialist area of practice and formal training in specialist field Demonstrable knowledge of risk management processes and clinical governance Applied research methodology at post-graduate level Significant post qualification experience in an NHS organisation or equivalent Expertise in relevant specialist area of practice with significant experience across the 4 pillars clinical, leadership, education, and research Significant experience in planning activities and quality improvement projects resulting in improved outcomes Experience in policy development and implementation Desirable Training in QI Skills & Abilities Essential Proven high standard of technical work in the manufacture of: oOsseointegrated prostheses, Facial Prosthetics, Hand & Finger Prosthetics, Breast and NAC Prosthetics, Indwelling Orbits, Leg Contour Defects Expert communication skills in managing highly complex, sensitive or contentious information, and supporting people in making complex decisions Able to make judgements involving highly complex facts where there may be conflicting information/opinion Evidence of translation of research evidence into practice through guidance or policy authorship Ability to analyse data to produce stereolithography models, CADCAM.
Experience of gathering and analysing complex information/report writing Excellent IT/digital skills Evidence of leadership skills