Orthotist

NHS National Services Scotland; Stirling; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Forth Valley is seeking a Band 5 Orthotist to join our friendly Orthotics Service in Stirling. This role suits newly qualified or developing orthotists aiming to consolidate clinical skills within a varied NHS service.

You will assess orthotic needs, prescribe and review devices, manage a caseload, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to improve access and outcomes for patients across acute and community settings.

Qualifications

• Honours Degree in Prosthetics and Orthotics with HCPC registration.
• Current registration or eligibility to register as Orthotist with HCPC.
• Full driving licence or access to transport for travel between sites.

Responsibilities

• Assess orthotic needs and prescribe devices for patients.
• Manage an allocated caseload with sound clinical reasoning.
• Provide patient-centred care in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and participate in service development.

Skills

Excellent communication

Clinical reasoning

Independence in practice

Teamwork

Education

Honours Degree in Prosthetics and Orthotics

HCPC registration eligible/registered

Job description

An Exciting Opportunity to Join NHS Forth Valley Orthotics Team

NHS Forth Valley is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Band 5 Orthotist to join our friendly and supportive Orthotics Service.

This is an excellent opportunity for a newly qualified or developing Orthotist to consolidate their clinical skills within a varied service, while contributing to improved access, service recovery and the ongoing development of orthotic care across Forth Valley.

Supported by experienced Specialist Orthotists and the wider multidisciplinary team, you will provide a patient-centred clinical orthotic service to referred patients. You will assess individual orthotic needs and prescribe, provide and review a range of orthotic devices to support patients’ mobility, function, independence and quality of life.

You will manage an allocated caseload, applying sound clinical reasoning and decision-making to deliver safe and effective care. This will include working independently and collaboratively with patients, carers, medical staff, Allied Health Professionals and other members of the multidisciplinary team.

The Orthotics Service provides care across acute and community settings within Forth Valley. Services are primarily delivered from Stirling Community Hospital, with ward cover provided to Forth Valley Royal Hospital and the community hospitals in Clackmannan, Stirling, Falkirk and Bo’ness. The post therefore requires the ability to travel between clinical sites.

We Are Looking for Candidates Who:

• Hold an Honours Degree in Prosthetics and Orthotics, or an equivalent qualification leading to professional registration.
• Are currently registered, or eligible to register, as an Orthotist with the Health and Care Professions Council.
• Have a sound understanding of safe, effective and person-centred orthotic practice.
• Demonstrate effective clinical reasoning and decision-making skills.
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain complex information to patients, carers and professionals.
• Can work independently while recognising when to seek support and specialist advice.
• Can work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrate an interest in clinical audit, evidence-based practice, quality improvement and continued professional development.
• Can maintain clear, accurate and timely clinical records.
• Hold a full driving licence and/ or have access to transport to meet the service’s geographical requirements.

Applications are welcomed from newly qualified Orthotists, final-year students who are approaching professional registration, and existing Band 5 practitioners who are looking to develop their experience within a varied NHS orthotic service.

What We Can Offer

• A supportive clinical learning environment.
• Structured supervision, mentorship and access to experienced Specialist Orthotists.
• Opportunities to develop clinical skills across acute and community orthotic practice.
• Experience of managing a varied caseload and working with patients who may require lifelong orthotic support.
• Opportunities to participate in clinical audit, service improvement and the development of evidence-based practice.
• Access to continuing professional development and relevant clinical training.
• The opportunity to contribute to a progressive, patient-centred service focused on improving access, quality and clinical outcomes.
• Flexible working opportunities, where these can be accommodated alongside service requirements.

Informal Enquiries

Informal enquiries are encouraged and welcomed. Please contact:

Scott McNab AHP Coordinator Podiatry/ Orthotics

Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]

Informal visits to the service can be arranged.

Ability and willingness to travel throughout the area of service delivery is essential for this post.

The duties of this post require the successful candidate to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. More information on this scheme can be found at www.disclosurescotland.co.uk

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applicants who require sponsorship to work in the UK are advised to carefully review the eligibility criteria for the Skilled Worker or Health and Care Worker visa routes. NHS Forth Valley may be able to offer sponsorship for certain roles, provided the post meets the minimum salary threshold and any other required criteria. If you are currently working in the UK on a Skilled Worker visa, transitional arrangements may apply. Please note that sponsorship is not guaranteed and is assessed on a case-by-case basis following interview and at the commencement of pre-employment checks. For further information on visa requirements and sponsorship eligibility, please refer to the UK Government guidance.

It is also recommend that anyone applying for health and social care jobs in the UK from abroad read the following guidance: Applying for health and social care jobs in the UK from abroad - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

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NHS Forth Valley is positive about disabled people and is committed to offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job. Please contact the Recruitment Office on 0330 041 4694 if there are any reasonable adjustments.

NHS Scotland 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 Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.