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- Job Advert – Blatchford – Principal Prosthetist, BirminghamClick here to view job advert
- Allied Health Professions Workforce Development Plan – Feedback requiredHEIW AHP Workforce Development Plan HEIW AHP Workforce Paper CYMRAEG Dear Stakeholders, Health Improvement Education Wales has now drafted the Allied Health Professions Workforce Development Plan. This high-level plan has been created following specific workforce engagement events and in response to the National Workforce Implementation Plan. This will aim to enable priorities and actions for AHPs in Wales. We would… Read more: Allied Health Professions Workforce Development Plan – Feedback required
- Job Advert – Steeper – Senior Orthotist, YorkshireClick here to view job advert
- Job Advert – Blatchford – Clinical Lead Orthotist, BirminghamClick here to view job advert
- Job Advert – Dorset Orthopaedic – Prosthetic / Orthotic Technician, ManchesterClick here to view job advert
- Job Advert – Blatchford – Clinical & Contract Manager, NorthamptonClick here to view job advert
- The 4 D’s of Delirium – for Prosthetists and Orthotists and their teamsDanger of Delirium Delirium is among the most common of medical emergencies. It can occur in around 20% of adult acute general medical patients as well as:- Having dementia increases the risk of delirium. Other risk factors include: being aged 65 years or older, frailty, multiple illness, being male, have a history of depression, misuse of alcohol and experiencing sight… Read more: The 4 D’s of Delirium – for Prosthetists and Orthotists and their teams
- Introducing Dr Nicky Eddison, the new BAPO Chair“I am honoured and proud to take over as the Chair of BAPO. I am eager to work collaboratively with all of you to further the shared goals and objectives of our professional body. First, I would like to thank my predecessor Peter Iliff for the time and effort he has committed to the role over the last three years.… Read more: Introducing Dr Nicky Eddison, the new BAPO Chair
- Assets from BAPO’s Workforce Reform ProjectsBAPO is proud to launch a suite of profession-specific documents, guidelines, and frameworks from a 12-month programme of work funded by Health Education England, now part of NHS England Workforce Training and Education. The programme of work covered a wide range of projects including pre-registration curriculum, leadership, preceptorship, support workers, practice-based learning, advanced practice, early career support, access to jobs… Read more: Assets from BAPO’s Workforce Reform Projects
- International Women’s DayImage from the national women’s history alliance The National Women’s History Alliance has designated the International Women’s Day 2024 theme as a celebration of “Women Who Advocate for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.” This theme recognises women who understand the need to eliminate bias and discrimination from individuals’ lives and institutions. Notable women throughout history include Rosa Parks who helped initiate the civil… Read more: International Women’s Day
- Job Advert – Apprentice Orthotists – Peacocks – North-East and North-WestView vacancy here
- Job Advert – Apprentice – Orthotic Technician – Peacocks – NewcastleView vacancy here
- Job Advert – TalarMade – Orthotist, LincolnshireClick here to view job advert
- Job Advert – Dacey Ltd – OrthotistClick here to view job advert
- Are you a healthcare professional with a passion for improving patient care?Do you want to improve patient outcomes by leading groundbreaking research studies?Could you be a research delivery leader? Virtual event – Wednesday 20 March 2024 (12.30pm to 2.00pm) Registration is now open via the link: https://cvent.me/5WXreK Learn more about our Master’s level clinical research delivery leadership qualifications at this event: Suitable for all healthcare professionals who have no or limited… Read more: Are you a healthcare professional with a passion for improving patient care?
- Elections to the Executive Committee – Nominees2024-2025
- BAPO Regional Conference – Cardiff – Venue ChangeWe are looking forward to our next regional conference in Cardiff on Friday 8th March 2024 and hope to see you there. If you’ve already booked you’ll be expecting to go to the All Nations Centre for the day, so we’re getting in touch to let you know we have changed the venue. We’ll now be holding the conference at the Future… Read more: BAPO Regional Conference – Cardiff – Venue Change
- The recording is now available following the successful Zoom Webinar of the BAPO Virtual Symposium: Outcome Measures for Lower Limb Orthotics which took place on Saturday 27 January 2024
- Job advert – Orthotist Band 6 – Guy’s and St Thomas’, LondonClick here to view job advert
- Job Advert – Orthotists – Essex – PeacocksView vacancy here