Graduate Orthotist Yorkshire

Steeper Group; Leeds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading orthotics company offers a position for a Graduate Orthotist in Leeds. This role focuses on providing high quality orthotic care while developing expertise in specialized areas. Key responsibilities include fitting orthoses, assessing patient needs, and collaborating with a mentor for professional growth. Candidates should maintain relevant certifications and have a thorough understanding of orthotic materials and processes. Join a supportive team in a rapidly growing field offering innovative products and services.

Qualifications

• Maintain any qualifications or certifications required for your role.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes for orthoses.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality Orthotic care to patients.
• Develop knowledge in specific areas of Orthotics.
• Take accurate measurements for orthosis manufacturing.
• Fit and supply a range of commonly prescribed orthoses.

Skills

Assessment skills

Patient interaction

Knowledge of materials

Technical adaptation skills

Job description

Wehave an exciting opportunity for a Graduate Orthotist to join our existing teamin Yorkshire.

TheRole:

To provide high quality Orthoticcare, developing a wide range of knowledge and experience. This role will allowyou the opportunity to specialise in specific areas of Orthotics as yourexperience grows.

You will gradually build up your patient caseload, increasingit with time and experience, continually being supported by the rest of theteam whilst also having a designated mentor as part of our Preceptorshipprogram, until you carry a full clinic covering all areas of orthotics.

Main duties of the job

An in-depth knowledge of pathologies commonly seen inOrthotic clinics, their presentation and long-term prognosis.

Have logical and thorough assessment skills to build astructured and detailed picture of the patient.

The ability to positively interact with patients, useassessment and examination skills to recognise underlying pathologies and riskfactors to understand their orthotic needs.

Use the knowledge gained in assessment and diagnosis toprescribe an orthosis that best meets the functional needs and wishes of thepatient and form a treatment plan.

The ability to take accurate measurements, outlines and castsof the patient to allow easy and accurate manufacture for all types oforthoses.

An understanding of the different aspects and processesinvolved in the manufacture of different orthoses.

Have a knowledge of materials used within Orthotics, theiruses, variations and the manufacturing processes involved in their use.

The ability to fit and supply a range of commonly prescribedorthoses

About us

Steeper Group is a true leader in the Orthotic, Prosthetic and Assistive Technology products. In the past 100 years we have grown to become one of the UKs largest suppliers. Steepers vision is to create lifes turning points, together. We aim to do this by delivering innovative prosthetic, orthotic and assistive technology products and responsive clinical services.

Job responsibilities

An in-depth knowledge of pathologies commonly seen inOrthotic clinics, their presentation and long-term prognosis.

Have logical and thorough assessment skills to build astructured and detailed picture of the patient.

The ability to positively interact with patients, useassessment and examination skills to recognise underlying pathologies and riskfactors to understand their orthotic needs.

Use the knowledge gained in assessment and diagnosis toprescribe an orthosis that best meets the functional needs and wishes of thepatient and form a treatment plan.

The ability to take accurate measurements, outlines and castsof the patient to allow easy and accurate manufacture for all types oforthoses.

An understanding of the different aspects and processesinvolved in the manufacture of different orthoses.

Have a knowledge of materials used within Orthotics, theiruses, variations and the manufacturing processes involved in their use.

The ability to fit and supply a range of commonly prescribedorthoses

To accurately complete all orders including productspecification and product codes

Have basic technical skills in the adaptation of variousOrthoses in the clinical environment to improve the fit and function of theorthosis.

Ensure that your technical knowledge is kept up to date bymaintaining current awareness of the latest techniques and componentry, and byworking together with the technicians to ensure a full understanding of themanufacturing and repair processes.

Be aware of the Companys Quality system and ensure that allpaperwork and job sheets are filled out correctly, legibly and promptly.

To abide by the Companys health and safety policy whileworking in the workshop, stores and plaster room ensuring your own safety andthat of your colleagues.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Maintain any qualifications or certifications required for your role

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.