RM222438 - Orthotist

NHS Grampian; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority in Aberdeen is seeking an experienced Orthotist to join their team. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of post-qualification experience in multiple specialties. This full-time position offers opportunities for professional development and a relocation package of up to £8,000. Enjoy living in a vibrant city with scenic surroundings, excellent amenities, and convenient travel options.

Benefits

Attractive relocation allowance

Opportunities for CPD

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience across specialties including paediatrics, MSK, neurology, and diabetic foot care.
• Ability to support patient care delivery in a responsive manner.
• Willingness to engage in personal development (CPD) initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical expertise to the Orthotic Service.
• Work with a multidisciplinary team to enhance patient care.
• Participate in ongoing training and peer review.

Skills

Clinical expertise

Team collaboration

Patient care standards

Education

2 years post-qualification experience

Job description

MOBILITY AND REHABILITATION SERVICE (M.A.R.S.)

Orthotist

Band 6

Full time 37 hours per week

Permanent

An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, experienced, self-motivated individual to provide clinical expertise to the Orthotic Service in NHS Grampian. The service is seeking a candidate with at least 2 years of post-qualification experience across all specialties, including paediatrics, MSK, neurology, and diabetic foot care.

Based at Woodend Hospital, Aberdeen, the successful candidate will join an experienced multidisciplinary team to support the delivery of high standards of patient care in a responsive, flexible, and efficient manner across NHS Grampian. The candidate will benefit from onsite manufacturing facilities.

This post offers an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to develop their clinical and technical skills. Opportunities for personal development (CPD) are encouraged, with access to support, peer review, and clinical supervision within protected time.

Aberdeen is an affluent, friendly, and vibrant city, combining the amenities of a large city with easy access to spectacular surrounding countryside. It offers excellent secondary and further education, making it an attractive place to live and a suitable base for families. The city has convenient travel links to other UK and European cities, with daily flights to London taking just over one hour.

For informal enquiries, please contact Lynn McEwan, Lead for Prosthetics and Orthotics, at 01224 556843.

Relocation Package:

An attractive relocation allowance of up to £8,000 is available to successful candidates.

Please note: this advert may close early if sufficient applications are received.

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. We aim for a workforce that is truly representative and where each employee feels respected and able to give their best. NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

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