Clinical Lead Prosthetist

We have an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Prosthetist to take the next steps in their career joining the team in Roehampton as an Assistant Clinical Lead. Reporting to the Clinical Lead, the successful candidate will supervise, coach, and mentor clinicians and colleagues, contributing to staff development and team performance. The role involves supporting service delivery and development, contributing to business planning, quality improvement, and the implementation of clinical governance processes to ensure alignment with organisational goals and patient needs. This includes the adherence to prescription guidelines and supporting the Clinical Lead and Operations Manager to embed the guidelines, and a standardised clinical approach, across the team.

Main duties of the job

• Support the Clinical Lead and Operations Manager in the delivery, development, and continuous improvement of clinical services, ensuring high standards of patient care.
• Supervise clinical colleagues and students, providing coaching, mentorship, and constructive feedback to support professional development.
• Support the Clinical Lead and Operations Manager with workforce and service planning by providing clinical insight that informs strategic priorities, ensuring that staffing, resources, and service models align with both patient needs and organisational objectives.
• Exercise sound judgement in day-to-day decision making, balancing individual patient care with service delivery requirements and organisational targets, and adapting quickly when urgent re-prioritisation is required.
• Support the Clinical Lead and Operations Manager with operational planning, rostering, and resource allocation to maximise efficiency and meet KPIs both individually and as a team.
• Deliver high-level clinical care while supporting the team to maintain and develop practical skills in line with prescription guidelines.
• Assist with financial planning, forecasting, budget awareness, and cost‑effectiveness, including stock monitoring, audits, and waste reduction initiatives.
• Provide clinically effective, evidence‑based care while supporting the team to maintain quality standards by following prescription guidelines and supporting the Clinical Lead and Operations Manager to embed these within the team.
• Proactively lead and support research, audit, and service improvement projects, promoting innovation and evidence‑based practice.
• Support the Clinical Lead and Operations Manager in overseeing data quality, clinical governance compliance, and effective communication across the team and with external partners.
• Represent the service at organisational meetings and in external partnerships, maintaining strong collaborative relationships.

Skills and Experience

• Strong clinical experience within prosthetics and commitment to the highest standard of patient care, with experience in MDT environments.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Ability to prioritise, plan, and manage multiple priorities.
• Proven experience of working effectively within a team environment with the ability to coach, mentor, and motivate team members.
• Evidence of involvement in service development or improvement projects and implementation.
• Skilled in communicating complex information to diverse patient groups, including children and individuals with learning disabilities.
• Ability to work flexibly, balancing clinical and assigned operational priorities.
• Fully proficient with Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Sound working knowledge of REHAPP.
• Experience with CAD/CAM systems.
• Familiarity with Power BI and advanced Excel.
• Previous involvement in research, service development, or quality improvement.

Qualifications

• BSc (Hons) in Prosthetics and Orthotics or equivalent.
• HCPC registration.
• Full driving licence.
• Relevant MSc or postgraduate qualifications in a clinical area.
• Practice educator training.
• BAPO member.
• ISPO member.

What we Offer

• Competitive market salary.
• Incremental holiday allowance starting at 35 days, increasing to 41 days with length of service (inclusive of bank holidays).
• Refer a Friend incentive scheme.
• Enhanced Family Leave Pay.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.

Equal Opportunities

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.

Eligibility to Work in the UK

Applicants are ideally required to have the continuous right to work in the UK at the time of application.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.