We have a fantastic new job opportunity for an Amputee Physiotherapist with experience in amputee rehabilitation, current HCPC registration and a BSc or MSc in Physiotherapy. Working as the Amputee Physiotherapist you will be working alongside Prosthetists and Orthotists to ensure a holistic provision of rehabilitation. You will specifically be looking at complex trauma and amputation cases with long term rehabilitation requirements. This will include producing complex clinical MDT assessments and writing of clinically reasoned recommendation reports for funding approval. As the Amputee Physiotherapist you will be working as part of a wide internal and external multi-disciplinary team including Prosthetists, Orthotists, Technicians, Case Managers, Solicitors and other allied health professionals, and will take an independent and/or lead role in providing appropriate physiotherapy treatment to a wide range of clients. DUTIES Your duties and responsibilities as the Amputee Physiotherapist will include:

Provide rehabilitation as required
Liaise with management team, case managers and solicitors
Record and update medical records
Work alone and alongside a multi-disciplinary team
Record outcome measures and contribute to auditing, research and development ABOUT US Dorset Orthopaedic is one of the UK's leading providers of prosthetic, orthotic, silicone and rehabilitation services. The company was established 30 years ago and is now the UK private patient care division of Ottobock plc. We pride ourselves in continually seeking to understand our patients’ unique requirements and deliver individual personalised care. It's this bespoke service and attention to detail that has gained us our reputation for quality and personalised service since 1989. Dorset Orthopaedic is passionate about pioneering prosthetic and orthotic rehab and we wish to recruit a Physiotherapist who is keen to uphold the standard of our service, is enthusiastic about evidence-based practice and can add to the skills of the rehab team during their employment. The patient care specialises in the supply and provision of artificial limbs (Prosthetics) and splints and braces (Orthotics) with the supporting rehabilitation, to facilitate patients leading independent lives. CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS Candidates should be post-graduation, with experience in amputee rehabilitation although clinicians with Complex Trauma and/or Neuro rehabilitation experience would also be welcomed. An essential requirement is a keen desire to learn and expand skills in these areas. Training on the various prostheses, specific rehabilitation skills and report writing will be provided. Essential
BSc or MSc in Physiotherapy
Current HCPC Registration
Have a full UK driving licence NO AGENCIES PLEASE HOW TO APPLY To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV and Covering Letter to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. JOB REF: AWDO-C12511 This job is being advertised by AWD online on behalf of Dorset Orthopaedic AWD-IN-SPJ

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