Clinical Lead Prosthetist

Provide strategic clinical leadership for the Opcare Centre, setting direction, aligning with organisational goals, and representing the service in external partnerships. Line management of the clinical team, responsible for performance management, development, recruitment and appraisal processes. Oversee daily clinical operations, including workload management across the team, resource allocation, and operational efficiency to deliver seamless patient care whilst meeting KPI targets. Promotes a positive, supportive team culture that balances high-quality patient care with staff wellbeing, professional development and organisational performance targets. Ensures adherence to clinical standards and protocols and leads by example following prescription guidelines and associated targets and is responsible for embedding these with the team. Manages own clinical caseload alongside leadership duties, maintaining expertise in assessment, prescription, and treatment planning. Provides support to the centre manager for urgent day-to-day management tasks and to ensure smooth running of the service. Collaborates with technical teams to ensure accurate, timely manufacture of bespoke devices, minimise waste and maintain effective stock control. Facilitate and participate in MDT working, building strong relationships with NHS partners and other professionals to ensure integrated patient care. Job description Job responsibilities Provide strategic clinical leadership for the Opcare Centre, setting direction, aligning with organisational goals, and representing the service in external partnerships. Line management of the clinical team, responsible for performance management, development, recruitment and appraisal processes. Oversee daily clinical operations, including workload management across the team, resource allocation, and operational efficiency to deliver seamless patient care whilst meeting KPI targets. Promotes a positive, supportive team culture that balances high-quality patient care with staff wellbeing, professional development and organisational performance targets. Ensures adherence to clinical standards and protocols and leads by example following prescription guidelines and associated targets and is responsible for embedding these with the team. Manages own clinical caseload alongside leadership duties, maintaining expertise in assessment, prescription, and treatment planning. Provides support to the centre manager for urgent day-to-day management tasks and to ensure smooth running of the service. Collaborates with technical teams to ensure accurate, timely manufacture of bespoke devices, minimise waste and maintain effective stock control. Facilitate and participate in MDT working, building strong relationships with NHS partners and other professionals to ensure integrated patient care.