Cardiff and Vale University Health Board - Prosthetist - Band 6

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BAPO Short Course - Making Sense of the Evidence - Paisley

Friday 2 September 2016 - BAPO Secretariat, Paisley.

During this course you will enhance your understanding of evidence-based practice in health and social care and develop their critical appraisal skills.

The practice experience of reading an article fully and picking it apart through discussion with peers enables individuals to share experience and gain knowledge in an open and non-threating environment.

You will have the opportunity to gain confidence in your skills in critical appraisal through:

• critically appraising a piece of research evidence
• breaking down the statistics and often confusing terminology and concepts.

For further information on this course or to book a place, please click on the below link:

Making Sense of the Evidence

 

Opcare - Prosthetist, Manchester

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Opcare - Orthotist, Roehampton

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Ottobock UK: Academy Clinician

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Emerging AHP mandate for change – online workshop open 23 June

The Allied Health Professions (AHPs) mandate for change is emerging following the analysis of over 10,000 ideas and comments during the first phase of the online workshop.

The online workshop will open for one day during the annual conference, Thursday 23 June. When you log on you will be able to view the emerging mandate in the form of high level findings from the analysis of defining and realising our potential.

Defining our potential revealed:

• 4 ways AHPs will impact health & wider care system
• 4 areas of commitment to achieve this change

Realising our potential revealed:

• 4 themes which AHPs need to focus on with,16 specific enablers that will help AHPs to honour the commitments

Please log on at any time during the day to view the emerging consensus from the AHP consultation and offer your thoughts on how the mandate, as it is expressed at this stage, makes sense to you.

https://ahp.clevertogether.com

Just to remind you, this online workshop is not a survey, but an interactive conversation open to anyone who wishes to engage to provide comment and feedback about the AHP emerging mandate for change.

East Midlands Clinical Scholars Bronze and Silver Awards

Clinical Bronze Award

Suitable for registered NHS staff without postgraduate qualifications or formal training in research.  This award support clinicians to go on to apply for a research Master's programme.

The Bronze Award will be available for up to 12 places to join the programme in 2016/2017.

Successful applicants to the HEEM Clinical Scholars Bronze Award will have:

·         The Clinical Scholar’s ability to compete successfully for the next stage of the Clinical Academic Pathway, such as the Masters in Research (MRes)

·         a structured educational programme

·         48 days duration; start date November 2016. Besides a small number of mandatory education days and Action Learning Sets, these days can be taken flexibly over the course of 6 months in agreement with the Clinical Scholar’s organisation and academic mentor

·         Participation in facilitated Action Learning Sets

If you would like to talk to someone to discuss this opportunity please contact: Dr Ros Kane (rkane@lincoln.ac.uk) or Ian McGonagle (imcgonagle@lincoln.ac.uk) Tel: 01522 837739

More information can be found at: http://mhred.lincoln.ac.uk

Clinical Silver Award

Have you completed a Masters or equivalent postgraduate qualification and are looking to further develop a clinical academic career?

Health Education England (East Midlands)are excited to offer up to 5 places to join the Clinical Scholar Silver Award in 2016/17.

 Successful applicants to the HEE Clinical Scholars Silver Award Holders will have:

• Protected funded time (48 days over 12 months) to develop a PhD proposal and develop clinical academic networks necessary to supporting a clinical academic career.
• An individualised training and development plan based on identified needs.
• A HEEM approved research Mentor to support proposal development, facilitate high quality learning opportunities and access to research professionals.
• An identified clinical mentor in the chosen topic area to lend profession specific expertise.

If you would like to talk to someone to discuss this opportunity please contact: Dr Kate Radford (kate.radford@nottingham.ac.uk) Tel: 0115 8230226

More information can be found at: http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/clinicalscholar/index.aspx

Application Deadline: 22^nd July 2016 Interviews: 8^th September 2016

Start Date: November 2016

 If you are interested in applying for this prestigious and competitive award please complete the application form and email to the scheme administrator patricia.dziunka@nottingham.ac.uk

Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust - Orthotist, Rotherham & Chesterfield

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Devon & Exeter NHS - Orthotist x2

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Steeper Group - Prosthetist, Stanmore

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BAPO June Bulletin 2016

BAPO June Bulletin 2016

Free Online learning opportunity

LymphOnline –Introduction to Chronic Oedema & Lymphoedema

University of Glasgow

Dates: 27th June – 1st July 2016 and remains online for 1 month

This free introductory online course has been developed to enhance understanding of the problem of chronic leg swelling, its implications and strategies that help to reduce swelling, risks of further complications, and increase the patients’ comfort. It is relevant for all healthcare professionals whose work involves caring for the elderly, those with limited mobility, chronic vascular, skin, renal and cardiac problems or obesity, as all are at risk of chronic oedema of their legs.

Day 1 Online introduction to the team (12.30pm).

Day 2 Swollen Legs and Feet workshop and knowledge check

Day 3 Interactive case study

Day 4 Consolidation and webinar question preparation

Day 5 Live webinar presentation 12.30pm

Students who successfully finish the course will be issued with a Certificate of Completion.

This course is currently full however you can put your name down for the next dates by following the below link:

http://www.lymphoedema-scotland.org/course-registration/

Are you our new Informatics lead?

The National AHP Informatics Strategic Taskforce is a group that has 3 meeting per year.  Suzanne Rastrick Chief AHP officer is current chair and the group is represented by all AHP professional bodies as well as NHS England, NHS Scotland, NHS Wales and agencies involved in informatics.  The aim of the group is to develop quality data on AHP input and subsequent outcomes related to AHP interventions in health and care services.   BAPO has been represented in the initial formation of the group but we feel an Informatics Lead is needed to continue this essential work.  The Lead will be responsible for

·        Representing the association by attending NAHPIST meetings and collate good examples of the use of informatics in integrated care settings   

·        Developing Prosthetic & Orthotic specific definitions for findings/assessment, diagnosis, interventions, and outcomes

·        Specifying information requirements for Prosthetics & Orthotics

·        Developing guidance for practitioners

If you are interested in driving this work forward and promoting the essential work of Prosthetists and Orthotists, please contact the secretariat.  All relevant expenses will be reimbursed and you will receive the support from members of the Executive committee.

HCPC publishes revised Guidance on conduct and ethics for students

The Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) has today published revised Guidance on conduct and ethics for students.

To download the revised Guidance on conduct and ethics for students visit:

http://www.hcpc-uk.org/publications/brochures/index.asp?id=219

Fit not Frumpy’ – How Shoe Fitting Can Benefit Everyone-

Footwear conference   19^th September.

The Society of Shoe Fitters and the Healthy Footwear Guide Scheme are collaborating to present their first conference with a focus on the importance of shoe fit. Recent research will be highlighted, providing guidance to inform the shoe fitting process and to offer insight into developmental work in the footwear industry. Additionally, presentations will be given from expert shoe fitters based on their experiences in the industry to show why professional shoe fitting is so important for foot health.

This one day conference is supported by the University of Salford and hosted by the University of Northampton, and is being held on the 19^th September 2016. Delegate bookings can be made via the conference blog site at:

www.healthy-footwear-guide.com.

BAPO Annual General Meeting Minutes

It was agreed that a draft copy on the AGM Minutes will be available to members following the meet, these have now been posted on the BAPO website, you can access this by following the below link:

https://www.bapo.com/public/report.aspx?memberqueryid=E57A2BD5-3667-45E5-833D-5ED64B88C171&atc=aag&nodeid=75C9CC0A-AA4D-47EB-AAF7-B5F7EC11159B

Short Course

Making Sense of the Evidence - 2nd September - BAPO Secretariat, Paisley

£90 BAPO Member

NHS Wales - Senior Orthotist

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BAPO April Bulletin 2016

How AHPs will transform care – Take this chance to have your say.

Today the virtual platform is open for AHPs to take part in the online workshop to share views on how collectively they can deliver future care in England. This is your chance to have a voice and build a mandate for change.

By following a simple registration process via the link below, you can join the online workshop now and as many times as you like during the next two weeks to offer your insight to two key questions and to share best practice. https://ahp.clevertogether.com/en/login

NHS England Launch Commissioning Guidance for Rehabilitation

An interactive PDF at https://www.england.nhs.uk/ that supports the commissioning of effective, high quality rehabilitation services.

This guidance sets out how rehabilitation intervention helps individuals to ‘live their lives', covering the full range of rehabilitation for both mental and physical health across their life course.

HCPC launches online workshop to inform new social media guidance

The Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) is launching an online workshop on 10 May 2016 inviting registrants and stakeholders to share their views on what should be included in their draft social media guidance.

To participate in the online workshop from 10 May, visit https://hcpc.clevertogether.com/en/login

Public Health England launch ‘Making Every Contact Count' consensus statement

Please find a link below to the Making Every Contact Count (MECC) consensus statement, which has now launched and can be referred or signposted to.

https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/515949/Making_Every_Contact_Count_Consensus_Statement.pdf

HEE/NIHR Integrated Clinical Academic (ICA) Programme is now open

Applications to the following levels:
- Clinical Doctoral Research Fellowship (CDRF)
- Clinical Lectureship (CL)
- Senior Clinical Lectureship (SCL)

The closing date for CDRF applications is Thursday 19th May and CL/SCL applications close on Thursday 28th April. Further information about how to apply and eligibility criteria can be found on the NIHR website: http://www.nihr.ac.uk/funding/nihr-hee-ica-programme.htm

Veterans Mobility Fund

The Royal British Legion have set up a fund as part of the Veterans Medical Fund to provide funding for specialist wheelchairs, orthotic equipment and therapies to Veterans who have suffered a serious physical injury as a result of service. The applicants will need to be in receipt of a war pension or Armed forces compensations scheme award (AFCS) to be eligible for the funds.

Please click on the link for more information and circulate this as much as possible: http://www.britishlegion.org.uk/get-support/finances/grants/veterans-medical-funds/

Student Funding for AHP's

Department for Health are seeking views on how the proposed reforms on funding and financial support for Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health Professionals can be successfully implemented. Give your view by clicking on the link: https://consultations.dh.gov.uk/workforce/healthcare-education-funding/consult_view

Introducing AHPs4PH
Public Health England have been developing a social media platform for AHPs with an interest in public health. The key objectives were to create a community and a space where AHPs can share PH-related info, develop networks, discuss research, publicise events etc.

PHE would like to thank you all for your contributions in shaping this platform and they have now created a Facebook group called AHPs4PH. The link is here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/AHPs4PH/

You will need to request to become a member as it is a closed group. Please have a look and provide any feedback. The hope is that this will become a self-sustaining group with members posting, commenting and interacting.

HCPC

On Tuesday 10 May 2016, we will be launching an online workshop inviting registrants and stakeholders to share their views on what should be included in our draft social media guidance. Participants will be able to respond to questions until Tuesday 24 May 2016 about the use of social media and networking websites and also have the opportunity to input their ideas and opinions as to what should be included within the guidance. Feedback received from the workshop will help us produce a draft document which will then go out to public consultation.

http://www.hcpc-uk.org/mediaandevents/news/index.asp?id=755

BAPO Insurance Renewal

The deadline for insurance renewals has now passed. If you haven't completed and returned your forms yet please contact the Secretariat as soon as possible to avoid cancellation of your insurance.

BAPO Membership – Mail

Why not ask to receive the majority of your mail by email and help save the environment? (Please note this excludes Job Advertisements and other appropriate mailings.) Contact the Secretariat now to ensure you have asked to receive your mailings by email.

Regional Meeting

Why not attend our Yorkshire Regional Meeting on Thursday 28 April at Crispin Orthotics, Leeds. A chance to listen to our Guest Speakers and have a say in your Profession. Email enquiries@bapo.com to confirm your attendance.

Professional Affairs Committee

We are pleased to announce that following comments submitted by BAPO at development stage, the Stroke in Adults quality standard has now been published on the NICE website. Please use the following link to access the QS: https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/qs2

The Committee would also like to highlight the release of the updated Venous thromboembolism quality standard, link below:
https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/qs29

BAPO Short Course Dates

Assessment Diagnosis and Treatment of Muscoskeletal (MSK) Foot and Ankle Problems for Orthotists

•  12 & 13 May – Reed Medical, Blackburn
•  24 & 25 June - Oxford

Lower Limb X-ray Interpretation

•  27 April - BAPO Secretariat, Paisley
•  7 May - BAPO Secretariat, Paisley
•  8 July – Salts Techstep, Birmingham

If you would like more information on any of these courses or to book, please contact the Secretariat.

Trulife - Orthotist, Various

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Steeper Job Advert - Orthotist - Various Locations

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BAPO Bulletin: March 2016

BAPO 2016 Conference & Exhibition  10 DAYS TO GO – DON’T MISS OUT!! Remember to book your place for the upcoming BAPO Conference & Exhibition at the Ricoh Arena, Coventry! Attendees should book their accommodation quickly as rooms are going fast.   Remember you can still submit a poster for the BAPO Poster Competition by 12pm on Saturday 19th March to be in with a chance to win our prize. Open Forum: BAPO invites the prosthetic and orthotic profession to join a discussion about your professional Association, it's structure and functions from 17.10 until 17.40. This discussion will be open to everyone with the AGM commencing at 17.40 for members only. Networking Area: Ever wonder what BAPO does? What is OETT?… Join us in our networking area to have all your questions answered. Your opportunity to meet with the Association Chair, NHS, P&O companies, universities and BAPO Committee Chairs. Grab a coffee, head to the Social Zone to relax with colleagues and discuss this year’s innovative programme. Visit our Education Zone to learn how you can further your career through post-graduate education. Post questions, provide feedback and join in the conversation by following the BAPO Twitter @BAPO2 Visit www.bapo.com/conference or email conference@bapo.com for further information and to register online.

BAPO consultation The consultation period into the formation of a centre for excellence is coming to an end. The potential for the formation of a scheme will be discussed and voted on at the AGM on Friday 18th March. The document circulated was a sample of what could be developed for the profession in the future. If the vote is passed, the next step is to form a working group with all stakeholders represented to ensure the scheme is fit for purpose for any service model in the UK. Please let us know your thoughts if you haven’t already.   Salford launches first ever UK wide survey into the use of foot orthotics Researchers at the University of Salford are leading the first ever survey into the use of foot orthoses in the UK. The project is being led by Professor Chris Nester and builds on previous work in the EU SMARTPIF project, during which focus groups with NHS clinicians were used to investigate current foot orthotic practices and barriers to technology adoption.   The survey is now open and can be completed at: http://salford.onlinesurveys.ac.uk/the-national-foot-orthotics-survey-v-3   The Greater Manchester Allied Health Professions Research Network skills audit survey The Greater Manchester Allied Health Professions Research Network have been awarded some money from the Councils for Allied Health Professions Research, to support researchers and clinicians to develop their research skills. Before we set up the project, we would like know what type of skills AHPs in Greater Manchester have and the types of support they would like. The survey will take less than five minutes and is open to all AHPs who WORK in the Greater Manchester area. Anyone who completes the survey may select to have his/her name entered into a prize draw, for a £50 voucher. As well as completing this survey yourself, we would be most grateful if you could forward it to any other AHP colleagues working in Greater Manchester. https://salford.onlinesurveys.ac.uk/gtr-manchester-council-for-allied-health-professions-rese NHS England New Commissioning Guidance for Rehabilitation NHS England is publicising new commissioning guidance for rehabilitation at the end of the month which will focus on all stages of life and all conditions. This will include both specialised services as well as local service provision. This will be of interest to commissioner and providers as well as clinicians. Due to the high number of AHPs sitting on the group the guidance is strong and reflective of the breadth of the AHP role across rehabilitation services. It will contain detailed economic evaluation for the professions which will be helpful in arguing for services. There are four regional events due to take place as follows: 5th April – Leeds Met Hotel 14th April 2016 - Reading Hilton Hotel 19th April – Grand Connaught Rooms, London 27th April – NSPCC National Training Centre, Leicester     SPARG Conference, 10th June 2016 Further information on the Conference can be found by clicking here   Professional Affairs Committee The Committee would like to highlight the release of the following Guidelines: MND Venous Thromboembolism   BAPO Membership Renewals Insurance renewals – Please return your insurance renewal paperwork by Monday 28 March. If we don’t receive your renewal paperwork, you will not be covered by BAPO insurance policies. If you have any questions surrounding your renewal paperwork please contact the BAPO Secretariat at enquiries@bapo.com If you have still to return your Membership Renewal paperwork, please do this as soon as possible.   Education Don't miss out on the first courses in our 2016 short course programme! Differential diagnosis MSK courses: 15 & 16 April - Halo, Wellingborough 12 & 13 May - Reed Medical, Blackburn Lower Limb X-ray Interpretation: April - BAPO Secretariat, Paisley May – BAPO Secretariat, Paisley July – Salts Techstep, Birmingham Book your place now by downloading a booking form from the BAPO website or contactingenquiries@bapo.com for more info.

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS - Orthotist, Bowley Close

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Doncaster & Bassetlaw Hsopital - Orthotists, Various

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Peacocks Medical Group - x2 Orthotist's

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BAPO Bulletin: January 2016

HCPC launch revised standards of conduct, performance and ethics

A copy will be posted out to all registrants and you can download a copy by clicking below:

http://www.hcpc-uk.org/publications/standards/index.asp?id=38

Changes to funding for nursing and AHP undergraduate courses announced in spending review

Have you seen this discussion thread? The bursary and tuition fees which were available for some AHP courses including prosthetics and orthotics are planned to be discontinued in 2017

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http://www.councilofdeans.org.uk/2015/11/the-2015-spending-review-changes-to-nursing-midwifery-and-ahp-education-background-information-for-students/

Spinal survey

A working group has been looking at developing national spinal bracing guidance. They are interested in finding out what you would prescribe in certain situations.  Questionnaire number 3 ready now, link below:

Questionnaire No. 3

Professional Affairs Committee

The Committee would like to highlight the release of the following Quality Standard:

Multiple Sclerosis

Northwest Regional meeting

12^th February, Allerton room, Salford University 6-9pm

4 presentations will run during the evening covering prosthetic and orthotic subjects whilst offering the chance to catch up with colleagues and hear what BAPO’s been up to on your behalf. Open to the profession. See you there. Please contact enquiries@bapo.com to confirm your attendance

BAPO Membership Renewals

If you haven't done so already, please return your BAPO membership renewal paperwork in order that we may keep your details accurate and up-to-date.  If you have any questions surrounding membership renewal please contact the BAPO Secretariat at enquiries@bapo.com

BAPO 2016 Conference & Exhibition

Remember to book your place for the upcoming BAPO Conference & Exhibition at the Ricoh Arena, Coventry!  We would like to advise all attendees to book their accommodation quickly as rooms are going fast.

Technician of the Year Award – final call for nominations.

Calling all Prosthetists! Remember to submit your Free Paper presentation by 31 January to be in with a chance to win our £500 prize.

For more info visit www.bapo.com/conference or email conference@bapo.com

Education

Don't miss out on the first courses in our 2016 short course programme!

Differential diagnosis MSK courses:

15 & 16 April - Halo, Wellingborough

12 & 13 May - Reed Medical, Blackburn

Lower Limb X-ray Interpretation:

April - BAPO Secretariat, Paisley

Book your place now by downloading a booking form from the BAPO website or contacting enquiries@bapo.com for more info.