Senior Orthotist

NHS; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A major UK health service provider is seeking a Senior Orthotist to join their team in Cardiff. The role encompasses delivering clinical care, working with patients experiencing various conditions, and contributing to service development. Candidates must be HCPC registered and possess a degree in Prosthetics and Orthotics. Opportunities to work in a supportive team environment are available, emphasizing a commitment to high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• HCPC registered as an Orthotist/Prosthetist required.
• Experience treating a variety of pathologies including rheumatology and orthopaedics.
• Experience working in a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Undertake orthotic assessment and treatment of patients.
• Communicate with a range of health professionals.
• Provide clinical advice to multi-disciplinary teams.

Skills

Good IT skills

Effective communication

Teamwork in MDT settings

Education

BSc Hons Prosthetics/Orthotics

Job description

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Senior Orthotist

The closing date is 23 November 2025

This is a unique opportunity to permanently join an established NHS department in the Capital City of Wales which is committed to providing excellent care.

We are seeking an orthotist to work as an active member of the Orthotics team, delivering clinical care to patients within a growing service and in a vibrant department. This is a full‑time position at a band 6 Senior Orthotist. The successful applicant shall be HCPC registered as an Orthotist/Prosthetist and have a degree in Prosthetics and Orthotics or equivalent experience. They will have experience in this field across a wide range of pathologies acquired through working in a healthcare setting. Sufficient years of experience; these include rheumatology, orthopaedics, neurology, spinal/scoliosis, and diabetology, all specialist services in Cardiff & Vale UHB.

There are currently four full‑time clinicians who, between them, cover the whole of Cardiff & Vale UHB and are based in ALAS in the grounds of Rookwood Hospital. They work closely with other services within ALAS both professionally and socially.

The work covers inpatient/outpatient clinics in the major hospitals along with limited domiciliary work. There are also clinics within two major special school clinics in Cardiff with a strong MDT team.

Main duties of the job

They will deliver orthotic clinics with their own caseload of patients and provide advice to medical and nursing staff in the UHB on aspects of orthotic assessment, provision and management.

Opportunities to work on and contribute to a range of service developments will be made available, as well as being involved in working with and supervising the work of students and trainees coming through the department. MDT working is essential and a strong knowledge of working with scoliosis patients will be an advantage.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across six hospital sites, we offer a diverse range of career opportunities. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we focus on the health and care needs of our local population while working with partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.

Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10‑year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our opportunity to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.

Job responsibilities

• To undertake orthotic assessment and treatment of patients with a variety of routine and complex needs.
• To communicate effectively and efficiently with a range of professional colleagues including medical and surgical consultants, ward staff, therapy staff and administration staff.
• Provide clinical and professional advice to the multi‑disciplinary team and/or patients/carers regarding appropriate orthotic provision and ongoing care.
• To use a range of verbal and non‑verbal communication methods to ensure effective communication with patients, carers and colleagues where information may be highly complex and require the use of well‑developed skills of persuasion, motivation, negotiation and reassurance.
• To overcome barriers to understanding, including communication difficulties, anxiety or motivation.
• Clear and effective communication with orthotic product and service providers.
• To liaise with the Clinical Lead Orthotist, Senior Specialist Orthotists and Orthotic Services Manager as appropriate to ensure efficient and effective clinical services are maintained.

Person Specification

Experience

• BSc Hons Prosthetics/Orthotics
• HCPC registered

Qualifications

• Evidence of CPD work over the past two years
• BAPO membership
• Good IT skills
• Experience working in an MDT setting

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board