Orthotist – NHS MDT Clinician

Opcare; Scunthorpe, Grimsby, Goole; Remote; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Refer a Friend incentive scheme

Enhanced Family Leave/Pay

Cycle to Work Scheme

Holiday allowance 35–41 days

Job summary

Opcare is seeking an experienced Orthotist to join our expanding team across NLAG, Y&S and HUTH. The role is based in our Orthotics clinics in Scunthorpe, Grimsby, Goole with some travel to satellite sites as required.

As an HCPC registered clinician, you will assess, prescribe, and fit orthotic and prosthetic devices, work autonomously within your scope, contribute to service development and mentor graduates, all while upholding NHS values and Opcare's commitment to excellence in patient care.

Qualifications

• BSc (Hons) in Prosthetics and Orthotics or equivalent.
• HCPC registered.
• Completion of Opcare’s graduate scheme (or similar).
• Full driving licence.
• BAPO member.
• ISPO member.

Responsibilities

• Delivers autonomous, patient-centred care, independently managing routine and moderately complex cases, and seeking guidance for more challenging situations.
• Applies sound clinical reasoning and experience across patient groups to ensure accurate device design, fitting, and adjustment using clinical and technical skills.
• Contributes to audits, service evaluations and research activities with guidance as needed, supporting data collection and reflective learning.
• Manages clinical equipment and resources responsibly, with awareness of cost-effectiveness and service sustainability.
• Maintains accurate clinical records and contributes to audits and quality improvement initiatives to support safe, effective, and continuously evolving patient care.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Clinical reasoning

Autonomous practice

Audit/QA

Mentoring

Team collaboration

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Digital workflows

Education

BSc (Hons) Prosthetics and Orthotics

HCPC registered

Opcare graduate scheme

Full driving licence

BAPO member

ISPO member

Tools

CAD/CAM systems

Digital workflows

Job description

Opcare is seeking an experienced Orthotist to join our expanding team across NLAG, Y&S and HUTH. The role is based in our Orthotics clinics in Scunthorpe, Grimsby, Goole with some travel to satellite sites as required.

As an HCPC registered clinician, you will assess, prescribe, and fit orthotic and prosthetic devices, work autonomously within your scope, contribute to service development and mentor graduates, all while upholding NHS values and Opcare's commitment to excellence in patient care.