Job summaryWe are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for an experienced and enthusiastic person to join our Therapies Team at Westmorland General Hospital as an Administration and Orthotics Officer.
Main duties of the jobProvision of the orthotics service including: day to day ordering and issuing of Orthotics, replacement /maintenance as necessary.
To be responsible for the management of clinic appointments, both initial and review, for the Orthotic service.
To communicate with the Orthotist regarding waiting list management.
To provide administrative support to the Therapy Services as required
About usWe operate from three main hospitals-Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.
FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.
WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.
All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, daycase and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.
Our Community Service for adults are provided in people's homes ,community centres, clinics, GP Practices, community hospitals. Our aim is to work with people to help them remain independent , improve their health and manage their conditions through high quality care , advice and support.
Job responsibilitiesFor further details on the advertised position and the principal job duties/responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification found under the supporting documents section. Additional information about the University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay can be accessed on our website.
Person SpecificationEducation & QualificationsEssential- Basic numeracy and literacy (e.g. GCSE level at grade C and above)
- Willingness to learn procedures, techniques and demonstration of equipment relevant to Orthotics
Desirable- Computer qualification e.g. EDCL
- Typing word processing at RSA level 3 of above
ExperienceEssential- Experience working in an office
- Experience / Knowledge of Microsoft Office packages including Word, Excel
Desirable- Previous work experience in clerical and admin duties within health / social care settings.
- Experience of work with the general public
Skills, Ability and KnowledgeEssential- Ability to manipulate information electronically e.g. computer programmes, databases.
- Ability to work independently to organise and complete / delegate admin tasks
- Ability to work as part of a team/s
- Good communication skills, both written and verbal
- Understanding of professional conduct and confidentiality
Desirable- Ability to communicate with patients with impaired communication abilities
Personal QualitiesEssential- Ability to travel between sites and to community locations.
- Ability to meet the physical requirements of the job
- Ability to comply with the Trust's policies.
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.
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. 
