260248 Lead Orthotist

NHS Scotland; Dumfries; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Dumfries and Galloway is recruiting a Lead Orthotist to provide clinical leadership for the Orthotics Service based at Dumfries & Galloway Royal Infirmary (DGRI). The role involves developing and delivering high-quality, patient-centred care across the region, with outreach clinics as required.

You will lead expert assessment, prescription, fitting and review of orthotic interventions, driving service improvements and ensuring delivery of standards within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Holds a BSc (Hons) Prosthetics & Orthotics (or equivalent qualification).
• HCPC registration.
• Substantial post-registration orthotic experience.
• Leadership skills and service development experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Committed to delivering evidence-based, patient-centred care.
• Able to work effectively in 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 audits.
• Monitor service performance and contribute to achieving key service targets and quality standards.
• Act as a professional resource for orthotic practice across the organisation.

Skills

BSc (Hons) Prosthetics & Orthotics

HCPC registered

Leadership experience

Communication skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

BSc (Hons) Prosthetics & Orthotics (or equivalent)

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, motivated and experienced Orthotist to join NHS Dumfries & Galloway as our Lead Orthotist. Based at Dumfries & Galloway Royal Infirmary (DGRI), you will provide clinical leadership for the Orthotics Service and play a key role in developing and delivering high-quality, patient-centred care across the region. The Orthotics Service forms part of Acute Therapies and provides specialist assessment, treatment and review for both adults and children with a wide range of orthotic needs. The service is primarily delivered from DGRI, with outreach clinics also provided at Galloway Hospital Stranraer.

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]

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

To find out more about working with NHS Dumfries and Galloway and for an insight into our friendly, beautiful corner of Scotland please visit our Work With Us web pages https://www.nhsdg.co.uk/workwithus/

DISCLOSURE SCOTLAND

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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

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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 sponsoredBEFORE 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).