Orthotist - Band 5 or Graduate Orthotist

Job summary

Hampshire Hospitals Foundation Trust is looking to recruit a full or part-time Orthotist to join our busy and experienced orthotic practice which provides orthotic clinical services to Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital (BNHH), Royal Hampshire County Hospital (RHCH), Winchester, Andover War Memorial Hospital (AWMH), Alton Community and special need schools in the area. HHFT offers an opportunity for career development in orthotic speciality clinics supported by a highly experienced and knowledgeable team of Orthotists.

Within this professional and friendly environment there is an excellent opportunity to work as part of a well-established multi-disciplinary therapy team.

New Graduates should be encouraged to apply for the position as we are able to offer preceptorship, together with ongoing support and mentoring to rapidly develop individual clinical knowledge and skills. All applicants will be required to demonstrate a good understanding of the principles and practice of orthotics.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be encouraged to work as an autonomous practitioner under the management and guidance of the Orthotic Team/Professional Lead. This support mechanism will provide the successful candidate with an opportunity to further develop and practice their individual clinical skills, including X-Ray and MRI interpretation to assist with the patient care program.

The Orthotist should have a patient centred approach and be able to manage their own caseload as well as to contribute to the continuing development of the Orthotic Service.

To become a valued member of highly respected orthotic clinical team and to be able to contribute towards our reputation of providing high quality patient care.

You can expect an experienced clinical team to provide continued clinical support and mentoring. Ability to develop your clinical expertise as an autonomous Clinical Orthotist and great opportunities to expand your clinical knowledge and practice techniques.

About us

The orthotic service forms part of our Therapy Services department, which also accommodates MSK physiotherapy, acute therapy services, hand therapy, with dietetics and speech and language therapy. The orthotic service is supported by its own dedicated administration team along with 4 other experienced practising Orthotists and one onsite orthotic technician. The orthotic service area can offer 2 large consultation rooms dedicated clinical cubicle areas, a small workshop and a cast rectification room. There is also access to pressure gait analysis and a large rehabilitation gym. We have recently installed a CADCAM machine.

Our vision is to provide outstanding care for every patient. Patient care is at the heart of what we do at our three sites: Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester and Andover War Memorial Hospital. Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides medical and surgical services to a population of approximately 600,000 people across Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire.

Our cultural ambition is to have a culture that places people at the heart of all we do, where we all belong, and where learning, improvement and excellence thrive.