260248 Lead Orthotist

Nhs Dumfries & Galloway; Dumfries; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Dumfries & Galloway is seeking an experienced Lead Orthotist to provide expert clinical assessment, prescription, fitting and review of orthotic interventions. The post leads the development and delivery of Orthotic services across the organisation, working with medical, nursing and AHP colleagues to ensure integrated patient care.

You will hold a BSc (Hons) Prosthetics & Orthotics, HCPC registration, and substantial post‑registration experience, with leadership skills and a commitment to

Qualifications

• Holds a BSc (Hons) Prosthetics & Orthotics (or equivalent qualification).
• Is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Has substantial post-registration experience within Orthotic practice.
• Demonstrates leadership skills and experience of service development.
• Has excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Is committed to delivering evidence‑based, patient‑centred care.
• Can work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert clinical assessment, prescription, fitting and review of a broad range of orthotic interventions.
• Lead the planning, delivery and continuous improvement of Orthotic services across NHS Dumfries & Galloway.
• Work collaboratively with medical, nursing and AHP colleagues to ensure integrated patient care.
• Support service redesign, quality improvement initiatives and audit activity.
• Monitor service performance and contribute to achieving key service targets and quality standards.
• Act as a professional resource for orthotic practice across the organisation.

Education

BSc (Hons) Prosthetics & Orthotics (or equivalent qualification)

Job description

Advertised location: Dumfries
Advertised salary: Band 7 (£52,845 - £61,466)
Employment type: Permanent
The Role
As Lead Orthotist, you will:

• Provide expert clinical assessment, prescription, fitting and review of a broad range of orthotic interventions.
• Lead the planning, delivery and continuous improvement of Orthotic services across NHS Dumfries & Galloway.
• Work collaboratively with medical, nursing and AHP colleagues to ensure integrated patient care.
• Support service redesign, quality improvement initiatives and audit activity.
• Monitor service performance and contribute to achieving key service targets and quality standards.
• Act as a professional resource for orthotic practice across the organisation.

About You
We are looking for an individual who:

• Holds a BSc (Hons) Prosthetics & Orthotics (or equivalent qualification).
• Is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Has substantial post-registration experience within Orthotic practice.
• Demonstrates leadership skills and experience of service development.
• Has excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Is committed to delivering evidence‑based, patient‑centred care.
• Can work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

About the Service
The Orthotics Service receives referrals from Consultants, GPs and AHPs and provides specialist assessment, measurement, casting, fitting and review of a wide range of orthotic devices for both adult and paediatric patients. There is also a very high functional Diabetic Foot clinic that the Orthotist attends.The service is delivered mainly through outpatient clinics at DGRI, with additional clinics in Stranraer and community settings as required.

Informal Enquiries
For an informal discussion about this post, please contact:
Shelagh Kingstree Acute AHP Manager NHS Dumfries & Galloway [e-mail]

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INFORMATION FOR ALL CANDIDATES
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EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY
NHS Dumfries and Galloway is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Dumfries and Galloway welcomes applicants from all sections of the community.
PUBLIC PROTECTION
Public protection practice encompasses the recognition and management of risk in order to prevent or reduce harm to children, (including unborn babies), young people and adults. All public protection legislation, and NHS Dumfries and Galloway (NHSDG) policies and guidance are founded on the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child and the European Convention on Human Rights, and the principles of these Conventions underpin all NHSDG core business.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR INTERNATIONAL CANDIDATES
RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UNITED KINGDOM
NHS Dumfries and Galloway has a legal obligation to ensure that it does not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is without exception granted by the UK Border Agency. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category.
WORK VISA
If you require a Work Visa, please check to see if you and the vacancy you are applying for are eligible by visiting the Home Office website: https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa
It is ESSENTIAL that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or if you require a work visa that the post would be eligible to be sponsored BEFORE submitting your application form. We are unable to provide sponsorship for bank contracts.
UNITED KINGDOM REGISTRATION
NHS Dumfries & Galloway are unable to support OSCE Training for international nurses for vacancies.
Vacancies requiring professional registration require full United Kingdom registration with the appropriate council (eg NMC, HCPC, GMC, GDC etc).

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