Job summary
An exciting opportunity exists for a full-time, permanent Orthotist, with post-graduate experience, to join the in-house Orthotics department at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust. It is primarily a clinical role treating both inpatients and outpatients in a variety of clinics.
Requirements
Main duties of the job
The Orthotics Department is based within an acute Trust that includes a Major Trauma Centre and a Spinal Injuries Unit, offering exposure to a diverse and often complex patient population.
The successful candidate will:
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Deliver care across a range of outpatient clinics, with adequate time allocated for assessments.
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Provide dedicated support for inpatient services on the wards.
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Work closely within multi-disciplinary teams, participating in joint clinics such as:
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Diabetic Foot
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Neurology
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Paediatrics
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Complex Footwear
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Spinal
The department benefits from an on-site, fully equipped workshop staffed by six skilled technicians, ensuring excellent support for clinical staff. All Orthotists participate in weekly in-service training, have protected CPD time, and are encouraged to contribute to service development within both the department and the wider therapies and rehabilitation pathways.
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
The Orthotics Department is committed to delivering high-quality, efficient, and patient-centred care. We continually strive to innovate and improve services to meet the evolving needs of our patients.
The department places a strong emphasis on staff wellbeing, offering:
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Regular clinical supervision
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Access to external education and training opportunities
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Scheduled wellbeing sessions
You will join a supportive and forward-thinking team comprising:
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10 Orthotists
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2 Orthotic Assistants
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6 Technicians
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6 Administrative Staff
Facilities include an on-site workshop with CAD-CAM technology, including a Rodin scanner, iPad scanner, and milling machine. Clinical work will be primarily based at the Queens Medical Centre in a newly built, custom-designed department, and at the City Hospital Campus, some work within the National Rehab Centre and community work my be required. Please see the attached job description and personal specification for further details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Orthotics Department is committed to delivering high-quality, efficient, and patient-centred care. We continually strive to innovate and improve services to meet the evolving needs of our patients.
The department places a strong emphasis on staff wellbeing, offering:
-
Regular clinical supervision
-
Access to external education and training opportunities
-
Scheduled wellbeing sessions
You will join a supportive and forward-thinking team comprising:
-
10 Orthotists
-
2 Orthotic Assistants
-
6 Technicians
-
6 Administrative Staff
Facilities include an on-site workshop with CAD-CAM technology, including a Rodin scanner, iPad scanner, and milling machine. Clinical work will be primarily based at the Queens Medical Centre in a newly built, custom-designed department, and at the City Hospital Campus, some work within the National Rehab Centre and community work my be required. Please see the attached job description and personal specification for further details.
Person Specification
Training
Essential
- BSc Honours or equivalent in Prosthetics and Orthotics
- Currently registered with the Health & Care Professions Council
- Evidence of Orthotics post-graduate training relating to Orthotics
Training
Desirable
- Clinical educators course undertaken
Experience
Essential
- Possession of specific knowledge, technical skills and experience in varied areas inOrthotics
- Experience of treating inpatients
Desirable
- Experience of under taking audit
- Experience of treating inpatients in an acute trust
Communication and Relationship Skills
Essential
- build and maintain Evidence of effective relationships with the multidisciplinary team and external manufacturers
Person Specification
Training
Essential
- BSc Honours or equivalent in Prosthetics and Orthotics
- Currently registered with the Health & Care Professions Council
- Evidence of Orthotics post-graduate training relating to Orthotics
Training
Desirable
- Clinical educators course undertaken
Experience
Essential
- Possession of specific knowledge, technical skills and experience in varied areas inOrthotics
- Experience of treating inpatients
Desirable
- Experience of under taking audit
- Experience of treating inpatients in an acute trust
Communication and Relationship Skills
Essential
- build and maintain Evidence of effective relationships with the multidisciplinary team and external manufacturers
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).