Orthotist – Drive Mobility & Patient Care (NHS)

Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Stanton Hill; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Orthotist to join King’s Mill Hospital. You will manage a varied caseload, autonomously assessing, prescribing, supplying and reviewing orthotic interventions for patients with diverse needs.

You will be part of a supportive multidisciplinary team and contribute to service development, quality improvement projects and student education while prioritising patient-centred care.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload within outpatient and inpatient settings.
• Assess, prescribe, supply and review orthotic interventions for a wide range of complex needs.
• Contribute to service development initiatives and quality improvement projects.
• Support student education and mentoring of junior staff.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Autonomous decision-making

Communication skills

Caseload management

Clinical documentation

IT / EPR systems

Education & teaching

Policy development

Education

BSc (Hons) Prosthetics and Orthotics

HCPC registration as an Orthotist

CPD and professional competence

BAPO membership

Postgraduate training in orthotic practice

Job description

Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Orthotist to join King’s Mill Hospital. You will manage a varied caseload, autonomously assessing, prescribing, supplying and reviewing orthotic interventions for patients with diverse needs.

You will be part of a supportive multidisciplinary team and contribute to service development, quality improvement projects and student education while prioritising patient-centred care.