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- Job Advert – Orthotist Band 6 – Guys and St Thomas’sView vacancy here
- Preceptorship Webinar for Employers, Service Leaders & Line ManagersWe are pleased to invite you to this webinar titled “Preceptorship Webinar for Employers, Service Leaders & Line Managers” on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM via Microsoft Teams. This webinar, led by Dr. Jo Watson, will delve into the importance of preceptorship in supporting new graduates as they transition into their first roles as registered… Read more: Preceptorship Webinar for Employers, Service Leaders & Line Managers
- Conservative Management of Knee Osteoarthritis: Evidence, Bracing Techniques, and Case Studies
- Job Advert – Senior Orthotist – Peacocks – NewcastleClick here to view the vacancy
- Job Advert – Opcare – Orthotist – London and Surrounding areasClick here to view job advert
- BAPO Response to riots
BAPO would like to extend support and solidarity to anyone affected by the current violence that we are seeing reported. BAPO strongly condemns the violent and racist riots and intimidation that have taken place across the country. We value diversity, it is the cornerstone of our profession and of course, the wider NHS and companies that support the profession. During… Read more: BAPO Response to riots - Steps into P&O
Keele Prosthetics & Orthotics (P&O) Summer School Are you a bioengineering, psychology, sports science, biomedical, or biology student? Then this event is for you! Discover your future in Prosthetics and Orthotics with opportunities in healthcare, research, medical device design, and much more! Click on the image or scan the QR Code for more information Do you currently work in… Read more: Steps into P&O - BAPO Footwear Training – Improving Provision of therapeutic footwear
The course aims to improve the skills of the Orthotist when providing therapeutic footwear to their patients. Day 1 is presented virtually and covers footwear assessment procedures, what to consider, analysis of the situation and how to use this information to choose the most appropriate type of footwear. The different types of footwear will be discussed, stock, modular, and bespoke… Read more: BAPO Footwear Training – Improving Provision of therapeutic footwear - Job Advert – Opcare – Prosthetist – RoehamptonClick here to view job advert
- A poster presentation guide
BAPO are delighted to launch ‘a poster presentation guide’ as a resource for our members to encourage and empower engagement with research. BAPO are committed to supporting all sectors of the P&O workforce to engage with research, including prosthetists, orthotists, technicians, support workers, students, and apprentices. Click here to access a poster presentation guide in resources: https://my.bapo.com/public/report.aspx?memberqueryid=685E3D60-1639-4D77-9F66-F931F5C80B39&nodeid=B8491F55-7765-412B-B9D4-A29656132500 To access the… Read more: A poster presentation guide - Recording available of BAPO Teatime Talk Monday 15 July 2024
Embracing the Research Pillar of Practice with the NHS England Multi-professional Practice-based Research Capabilities Framework - Job Advert – Blatchford – Centre Manager – WolverhamptonClick here to view job advert
- Job Advert – Blatchford – Orthotist – West SussexClick here to view job advert
- Job Advert – Blatchford – Orthotist – DerbyshireClick here to view job advert
- Job Advert – Blatchford – Principal Prosthetist – BirminghamClick here to view job advert
- Job advert – Opcare – National Clinical Lead ProsthetistClosing date extended to the 26th July 2024 Click here to view job advert
- Recording Available of BAPO Virtual Events – Teatime Talk – Monday 1 July 2024
Rebranding from Legs4Africa to STAND: A Journey Towards Sustainable Prosthetics - BAPO is pleased to launch the Graduate Welcome Pack.This document has been reviewed by BAPO’s Professional Affairs Committee, the National Orthotics Managers’ Association Group, the Prosthetic Managers Group, the Scottish Orthotic Clinical Leads Group, The Creative Health Alliance, prosthetic and orthotic students, and Prosthetists/Orthotists from all four UK nations. This welcome pack has been designed to provide graduates with all the information they might need as they take… Read more: BAPO is pleased to launch the Graduate Welcome Pack.
- Job Advert – Opcare – National Clinical Lead OrthotistClosing date extended to the 26th July 2024 Click here to view job advert
- University of Strathclyde’s Prosthetic and Orthotic programme is open for clearingConsidering your career options, Strathclyde’s Prosthetic and Orthotic programme is open for clearing, if interested, students should contact eng-admissions@strath.ac.uk or clearing@strath.ac.uk.