Clinical Specialist Orthotist

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK health organization is seeking a dynamic clinician for a clinical orthotic role. The position involves providing high-quality orthotic care across multiple sites and requires excellent communication skills, a BSc in Prosthetics and Orthotics, and HCPC Registration. The role offers flexible working hours with permanent contract options, a competitive salary ranging from £39,263 to £47,280, and significant development opportunities. Applications are welcome from both Welsh and English speakers as well as those requiring sponsorship.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Extensive training and development opportunities

Paid mandatory training

Professional career pathways

Qualifications

• Relevant clinical experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide an efficient clinical orthotic service.
• Accept referrals from consultants for patients.
• Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments.
• Prescribe and design orthoses as needed.
• Ensure all interventions are evidence-based.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Maintain accurate clinical records.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Specialist clinical knowledge

Education

BSc Hons Prosthetics and Orthotics (or equivalent)

HCPC Registration

Job description

Job Summary

This role requires a dynamic and adaptable clinician who can work independently and collaboratively. The post holder will be responsible for delivering high-quality orthotic care across a range of clinical settings. As part of Aneurin Bevan University Health Board, the successful candidate will be expected to work across multiple hospital sites, providing services in both acute and community environments.

To meet the demands of the role, the post holder must be independently mobile, with the ability to travel between locations across the Health Board area. This includes attending clinics, inpatient visits, and home visits where necessary. Flexibility, excellent time management, and strong communication skills are essential to ensure continuity of care and effective service delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide an efficient and effective clinical orthotic service in line with departmental and health board delivery plans.
• Accept referrals from consultants and other healthcare professionals for patients requiring orthotic management.
• Undertake comprehensive clinical examinations and assessments of patients to determine their orthotic needs.
• Prescribe, design, and provide orthoses in a timely and appropriate manner, including highly specialised technical and clinical prescriptions.
• Ensure all orthotic interventions are evidence-based and meet professional standards.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to support integrated patient care.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and contribute to audits and service development initiatives.

Essential Qualifications

• BSc Hons Prosthetics and Orthotics (or equivalent)
• HCPC Registration

Essential Experience

• Relevant clinical experience

Essential Skills and Abilities

• Excellent communication skills
• Specialist clinical knowledge

Language

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About the Employer

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi‑award winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your speciality or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff. We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in‑house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes.

Employment Details

Band: 6
Salary: £39,263 to £47,280 a year (pro rata)
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full‑time, Part‑time
Reference number: 040-AHP195-1225

Job Location

Royal Gwent Hospital, Newport, NP20 2UB

Additional Information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Certificate of Sponsorship: 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.

UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer Details

Employer name: Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
Address: Royal Gwent Hospital, Newport, NP20 2UB
Website: https://abuhb.nhs.wales/