We’re looking for a suitable candidate to become a Band 4 Lab technician within our Foot and Ankle Biomechanics team. This is a high quality, patient-centred and innovative service.
This role involves manufacturing insoles and orthotic devices prescribed by MSK Foot and ankle clinicians within the Biomechanics laboratory. The successful applicant will need to contribute to the delivery of high standards of health care to patients with MSK foot and ankle conditions. They will be required to manufacture orthotics for patients, evaluating the fit, problem solving adjustments and implementing them when within scope of practice.
Flexible hours are an option for this role.
We look forward to meeting you at interview.
You will contribute in the delivery of high standards of health care to patients with MSK Foot and Ankle conditions with the production of insoles and orthotic devises alongside fitting new orthotics, using assessment and fitting techniques with routine MSK Biomechanics conditions, working autonomously within clinical competencies.
Norfolk and Waveney Community Musculoskeletal Services (NoW MSK) is a collaborative service between East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust, and East Coast Community Healthcare CIC (ECCH), providing MSK services to patients within Norfolk and Waveney.
The NoW MSK Service's team comprises: Extended Scope Practitioners, First Contact Practitioners, Physiotherapists, Specialist Hand therapy Occupational Therapists, Specialist Biomechanics Podiatrists and MSK Assistant Practitioners.
To provide a high standard of insole and orthotic manufacture through the development of specialised skills
Fitting new orthotics, using assessment and fitting techniques with routine MSK Biomechanics conditions, working autonomously within clinical competencies
Work when needed in a variety of locations – including lone working
Engage with System One Optimisation.
To be aware of the demand and capacity model which will reflect workload needs at any given time.
For a full list of duties and person specifications, please see the attached job description.
