Impactful Orthotist: NHS Multidisciplinary Care

Sfh Tr; Stanton Hill; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Orthotist for King's Mill Hospital to deliver high-quality orthotic care across outpatient and inpatient settings. You will assess, prescribe, supply and review orthotic devices within a supportive MDT environment.

The role offers opportunities for professional development, service improvement involvement, and patient-centred care within the NHS trust. Applicants should be HCPC registered orthotists with a strong CPD record.

Qualifications

• BSc (Hons) Prosthetics and Orthotics or recognised equivalent qualification.
• HCPC registration as an Orthotist.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Membership of the British Association of Prosthetists and Orthotists (BAPO).
• Postgraduate training or specialist clinical courses relevant to orthotic practice.

Responsibilities

• Assess, prescribe, supply and review orthotic interventions for patients with a wide range of needs.
• Manage a varied clinical caseload within outpatient and inpatient settings.
• Work autonomously within a multidisciplinary team.
• Contribute to service development, quality improvement projects and student education.
• Maintain professional competence and engage in continuous professional development.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Clinical decision making

Autonomous practice

Communication skills

Caseload management

IT skills

Documentation

Education

BSc (Hons) Prosthetics and Orthotics

HCPC registration as Orthotist

BAPO membership

Postgraduate training / specialist courses

Tools

Electronic patient record systems

Job description

Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Orthotist for King's Mill Hospital to deliver high-quality orthotic care across outpatient and inpatient settings. You will assess, prescribe, supply and review orthotic devices within a supportive MDT environment.

The role offers opportunities for professional development, service improvement involvement, and patient-centred care within the NHS trust. Applicants should be HCPC registered orthotists with a strong CPD record.