Pam Coulton, Bapo Vice Chair was invited by Lord Craig Mackinlay to discuss prosthetic provision with Wes Streeting and others in parliament.
BAPO Meets with British Polio Fellowship
Our Vice-Chair Pam Coulton attended the British Polio Fellowship Meeting in London to support the great work the Fellowship does advocating for those affected by Polio. Orthotics plays an important role in supporting people affected by Polio.
Athens Resources
Do you know healthcare staff can open a free Athens account which allows you access to a wide range of resources? Staff working in the NHS who are employed by a private contractor are also eligible to open an account.
Visit openathens.nice.org.uk for more information.
BAPO Teatime Talk Monday 9th December 2024 6 pm Creating an Impactful CV
Job Advert – SALHN – Senior Clinical Prosthetist Orthotist – Adelaide, South Australia
Vacancy – BAPO Membership & Events Administrator
The British Association of Prosthetists and Orthotists (BAPO) is the professional body for people working in prosthetics and orthotics in the UK. BAPO exists for our members and so providing them with high-quality support is very important, we have a small team who are home-based but in the Midlands area that focuses on member support and professional development through education courses and events.
This post is an exciting opportunity to join our high-performing, delivery-focused team. If you thrive in a fast-paced work environment, can juggle multiple tasks and priorities, are resilient and a team worker then this could be the role for you. A sense of humour is also essential!
The Membership & Events Administrator will provide high-quality administrative support to BAPO while providing membership support and assisting in the planning and delivery of events such as our conferences.
Employment type: This role is part-time, 18 hours per week, for a fixed term of 2 years subject to funding and the postholder’s performance.
Location: Home-based in the Midlands area with some travel to meetings and events.
Salary: £26,775 pro rata.
To apply please send your CV and supporting statement of no more than 500 words to sue.irving@bapo.com by 12 noon on Friday 15th November 2024. Interviews will be held on 26th November on MS Teams.
Job Advert – Peacocks – Clinical Orthotic Lead- West Hertfordshire/ Hemel Hempstead
Job Advert – Somerset NHS Trust – Band 5/Band 6 Orthotist – Taunton
Job Advert – Peke Waihanga – Clinical Orthotist – Auckland, New Zealand
New Prosthetic Knee Joint for Children.
New Prosthetic Knee Joint for Children. Do you know a child with lower limb absence who would like to try out a new prosthetic knee joint? The affordable knee has exciting new features called for by families and prosthetists globally. It is available to try during a fun family friendly science at Imperial College London. All travel expenses covered. Contact Caitlin Edgar today.