Paediatric Orthotist B6

NHS National Services Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

NHS Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Study bursaries and learning

Flexible working options

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is seeking a Paediatric Orthotist to specialise in paediatric orthotics at the Royal Hospital for Children in Glasgow. The role supports local, regional, national and specialist services within a dedicated paediatric orthotics team.

The ideal candidate will hold a degree in Orthotics and Prosthetics, HCPC registration, and experience in paediatrics, with the ability to manage an independent caseload and collaborate with families and multidisciplinary

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong problem-solving and innovative thinking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver specialist paediatric orthotic services across local, regional, national and specialist service areas.
• Manage an independent clinical caseload.
• Assess, design, supply and review orthotic interventions for paediatric patients.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, Rehabilitation Technicians, patients and families.
• Demonstrate problem-solving and innovative approaches to patient care.
• Provide education and support to patients, families and colleagues.
• Maintain a commitment to continuous professional development and ongoing learning.
• Build positive and compassionate relationships with children and their families.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Degree in Orthotics and Prosthetics

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

The role:

Due to a service change within NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, an exciting opportunity has arisen for an Orthotist to specialise in paediatric orthotics as part of an experienced and motivated paediatric orthotic service team. Based at the Royal Hospital for Children in Glasgow, the post offers the opportunity to work within a specialist paediatric service covering local, regional, national and specialist services. The role is supported by dedicated Paediatric Rehabilitation Technicians and on-site technical facilities, enabling high-quality clinical care and orthotic provision.

All roles will be assessed for sponsorship eligibility in line with current Home Office requirements. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) can only issue a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) where these are met.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

Permanent, Full-time

Shift pattern - 07:30-17:30 or 08:30-16:30 Monday - Friday

Base location - Royal Hospital for Children

Key responsibilities:

• Deliver specialist paediatric orthotic services across local, regional, national and specialist service areas.
• Manage an independent clinical caseload.
• Assess, design, supply and review orthotic interventions for paediatric patients.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, Rehabilitation Technicians, patients and families.
• Demonstrate problem-solving and innovative approaches to patient care.
• Provide education and support to patients, families and colleagues.
• Maintain a commitment to continuous professional development and ongoing learning.
• Build positive and compassionate relationships with children and their families.

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:

Essential:

• Degree in Orthotics and Prosthetics, or equivalent qualification.
• HCPC registration.
• Experience working in paediatrics.
• Proficient orthotic rectification skills.
• Ability to manage an independent caseload.
• Strong problem-solving and innovative thinking skills.
• Commitment to education, learning and professional development.
• Compassionate approach with strong family relationship skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

This post requires membership of Disclosure Scotland's PVG Scheme

Desirable:

• Experience in:
  • Upper limb trauma management
  • Cerebral Palsy (CP)
  • Spinal conditions
  • Chest wall conditions
  • Craniofacial conditions
  • KAFO, HKAFO and RGO management (Knee-Ankle-Foot Orthoses, Hip-Knee-Ankle-Foot Orthoses and Reciprocating Gait Orthoses)

What we offer:

We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.

As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
• Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
• Enhanced pay for working public holidays
• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
• Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as "various", we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.