Senior Orthotist

Blatchford; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Orthotist at the West Midlands Rehabilitation Centre. This role offers the chance to lead clinical delivery of orthotic services, mentor junior staff, and engage in ongoing training. With a strong emphasis on professional development, you’ll have access to a tailored CPD program and various perks including a health cash plan and discounted leisure activities. If you are passionate about orthotics and ready for a new challenge, this is the perfect opportunity to make a significant impact in a supportive environment.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Pension

Paid HCPC Registration

Strong CPD programme

Ongoing training and courses

Discounted shopping and leisure activities

Health cash plan

Cycle to work scheme

Refer a friend incentive scheme

Qualifications

• Qualified in Prosthetics and Orthotics with HCPC registration.
• Experience in a wide range of orthotic provision including paediatrics.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinically with complex cases and supervise less experienced colleagues.
• Provide guidance on appropriate clinical interventions.

Skills

Orthotics

Communication Skills

Decision-Making

Team Leadership

Clinical Assessment

Education

Qualified in Prosthetics and Orthotics

HCPC Registration

Job description

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Orthotistto join our specialist team based at the West Midlands Rehabilitation Centre, Selly Oak, Birmingham.

If you are an ambitious clinician, with a passion for Orthotics, who is looking for a new challenge with an industry leading employer, we want to hear from you!

What can we offer you?

As Senior Orthotist, you will receive the following.

• 25 days holiday (rising with service)
• Opportunity to purchase additional holiday.
• Pension
• Paid HCPC Registration
• Strong CPD programme, tailored to individual development needs.
• Ongoing internal and external training and courses
• Discounted shopping and leisure activities
• Health cash plan
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Refer a friend incentive scheme.

The role:

As Senior Orthotist, you will be responsible for the clinical delivery of orthotic services to the highest clinical and ethical standards. You will provide training and supervision to students, less experienced colleagues, and customers in all aspects of the service.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leading clinically with complex cases
• Training, mentoring, and supervising less experienced colleagues.
• Providing guidance to the clinical team on the most appropriate clinical intervention.
• Leading the orthotic team in outcome measurement including use of gait analysis equipment.
• Assessing, measuring, casting, fitting, supplying, reviewing, and adjusting orthoses as required.
• Assisting with presentations, seminars, training, and education at all levels.
• Working within the framework provided by the company to ensure cost effective product provision.
• Taking part in clinical audit and clinical research, liaising with both clinical and technical employees.

What are we looking for?

As Senior Orthotist you will have the following.

Essential skills and experience

• Qualified in Prosthetics and Orthotics
• HCPC registration
• Member of BAPO/ISPO (desirable)
• Experience in a wide range of orthotic provision including paediatrics, orthopaedics, and footwear
• Able to prioritise and manage your own workload and that of others
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of communicating with colleagues at all levels
• Be able to manage difficult, challenging and sensitive situations
• Good judgment and decision-making skills