Job summary
Are you an enthusiastic and motivated Orthotist looking for your next challenge? We have an exciting opportunity for a full-time Orthotist for a fixed term contract to join our dedicated in-house Orthotics department at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust. This is a diverse and rewarding clinical role, offering experience across both inpatient and outpatient settings, and across a wide range of specialties.
Please ensure you review the full job description and person specification attached to this advert for complete details.
Main duties of the job
As a key member of our team, you'll join a supportive group of 10 Orthotists, 6 technicians, and 6 administrators. The department is equipped with an on-site workshop with CAD-CAM scanner and milling machine, Rodin and iPad scanning tools, and access to the latest orthotic technologies.
We are an innovative and collaborative team, working closely with orthotic companies and clinical partners across the Trust to develop new, effective treatments for our patients. Most of your clinical work will be based at the Queen's Medical Centre and City Hospital campuses, with possibility of occasional work in the community.
Multi-disciplinary teamwork is thoroughly encouraged and the trust has numerous multi-disciplinary and complex case loads. These include:
- Diabetic Foot
- Adult Foot & Ankle
- Neurology
- Paediatric
- Spinal including HALO's, Scoliosis, Trauma, Kyphosis and Cervical Conditions.
Applicants must be HCPC registered and preferably members of BAPO.
About us
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will manage a mix of inpatient and outpatient clinics:
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1-2 sessions/week on inpatient wards
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6-7 sessions/week in outpatient clinics
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1 session/week dedicated to CPD (Continuing Professional Development)
Outpatient clinics cover a wide range of areas including paediatrics, neurology, KAFOs, diabetic foot care, and general orthotics. Some clinics are run jointly with other Orthotists or as part of a multidisciplinary team.
We actively encourage all clinicians to contribute to service development and to invest in their own professional growth.
Be Part of Something SpecialThis is a fantastic opportunity to work in a busy, friendly, and forward-thinking team in one of the UKs leading acute hospitals. If youre passionate about delivering outstanding orthotic care and eager to work in a dynamic clinical environment wed love to hear from you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will manage a mix of inpatient and outpatient clinics:
-
1-2 sessions/week on inpatient wards
-
6-7 sessions/week in outpatient clinics
-
1 session/week dedicated to CPD (Continuing Professional Development)
Outpatient clinics cover a wide range of areas including paediatrics, neurology, KAFOs, diabetic foot care, and general orthotics. Some clinics are run jointly with other Orthotists or as part of a multidisciplinary team.
We actively encourage all clinicians to contribute to service development and to invest in their own professional growth.
Be Part of Something SpecialThis is a fantastic opportunity to work in a busy, friendly, and forward-thinking team in one of the UKs leading acute hospitals. If youre passionate about delivering outstanding orthotic care and eager to work in a dynamic clinical environment wed love to hear from you.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Prosthetics or Orthotics or equivelant
Desirable
- evidence of additional courses related to Orthotics
Experience
Essential
- Experience working with patients
- Experience of communicating with patients and staff
Desirable
- Placement in acute trust
- Experience in a care setting
skills
Essential
- Evidence of fine motor skills
- Evidence of casting and measuring skills
Desirable
- Experience in the workplace
- Experience using workshop equipment
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Prosthetics or Orthotics or equivelant
Desirable
- evidence of additional courses related to Orthotics
Experience
Essential
- Experience working with patients
- Experience of communicating with patients and staff
Desirable
- Placement in acute trust
- Experience in a care setting
skills
Essential
- Evidence of fine motor skills
- Evidence of casting and measuring skills
Desirable
- Experience in the workplace
- Experience using workshop equipment
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).