Job summary
An exciting opportunity exists for an Orthotist, with post-graduate experience, to join the in-house Orthotics department at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust. This position is a full-time, 9 month fixed term contract to cover maternity leave. It is primarily a clinical role treating both inpatients and outpatients in a variety of clinics.
Main duties of the job
With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH
About us
Nottingham University Hospitals is a regional Trauma and Spinal centre; it is one of the UK's largest teaching hospitals.
The Orthotics department aims to provide the most efficient and effective care to patients, to set new standards in orthotic treatment and to constantly improve to meet the demands of our users. The department has a strong focus on staff well-being, with regular supervision, access to educational courses and time out for well-being sessions.
The successful candidate will form part of a team of 10 Orthotists, 2 assistants, 6 technicians and 6 administrators. There is an on-site workshop with CAD-CAM scanner and milling machine. The clinicians have access to a Rodin and I-pad scanner. It is an innovative team who work closely with orthotic companies and the wider Trust to develop new ways of effectively treating patients. The majority of clinical activity will be at the Queens Medical Centre Campus, in a new custom build department and City Hospital campuses, although work in the community may be required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Applicants must be HCPC registered and preferably members of BAPO.
If you would like to join this friendly, well-supported, dynamic orthotic team at NUH and gain experience working in a busy acute hospital, as well as develop your leadership skills, we would welcome your application for the above post.
In addition to the above summary please familiarise yourself with the full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Applicants must be HCPC registered and preferably members of BAPO.
If you would like to join this friendly, well-supported, dynamic orthotic team at NUH and gain experience working in a busy acute hospital, as well as develop your leadership skills, we would welcome your application for the above post.
In addition to the above summary please familiarise yourself with the full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert.
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- Registered with HCPC as an Orthotist
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- 2-3 years previous clinical experience
Desirable
- Experience in spinal, paediatrics and diabetes
mentoring
Essential
- Experience mentoring students or junior staff
Desirable
- Experience with mentoring outside Orthotics
skills
Essential
- Evidence of fine motor skills
Desirable
- Evidence of clinical reasoning skills
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- Registered with HCPC as an Orthotist
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- 2-3 years previous clinical experience
Desirable
- Experience in spinal, paediatrics and diabetes
mentoring
Essential
- Experience mentoring students or junior staff
Desirable
- Experience with mentoring outside Orthotics
skills
Essential
- Evidence of fine motor skills
Desirable
- Evidence of clinical reasoning skills
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).