Senior Orthotist

The Robert Jones And Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital Nhs Foundation Trust; Oswestry; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Senior Orthotist in Oswestry on a permanent, full-time basis. The role focuses on diabetes, particularly diabetic foot care, within a large NHS orthotics team.

You will contribute to teaching, clinical audit, service development, and MDT collaboration with podiatrists, endocrinologists, vascular consultants and diabetic nurses. On-site workshop support and strong development opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• Extensive clinical practice in diabetes with MDT working.
• Extensive experience in Orthotics.
• Experience teaching undergraduate students, apprentices and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Prescribe a full range of orthoses and provide Orthotics advice to patients.
• Involved in teaching for students and healthcare staff.
• Engage in clinical audit and service development.

Skills

Diabetes care

MDT working

Orthotics experience

Teaching

Job description

Senior Orthotist

The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Hospital Oswestry is looking to recruit a senior experienced B7 Orthotist on a permanent contract. The position is to work within a large established NHS team alongside colleagues providing a high level of Orthotics clinical care. Previous extensive experience is required in diabetes, with this role working predominantly in diabetic foot care and provision.

RJAH has an on-site manufacturing workshop, orthotic clinical assistants and prides itself on the level of care provided to our patients.

The dept has a full governance structure, along with supported training and learning for the team.

The service provides a total range of orthoses for a large number of medical conditions.

Main duties of the job

The role will be working in a large clinical NHS team prescribing a full extensive range of orthoses and Orthotics advice and guidance to patients. Particular experience is required in diabetic foot care and essential experience of MDT working in this clinical area, working alongside podiatrists, endocrinologists, vascular consultants and diabetic nurses.

The role will also require elements of teaching for both under graduate students, apprentices, and other health care colleagues, as well as being involved in clinical audit and service development.

About us

The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic NHS Trust (RJAH) is one of the leading orthopaedic hospitals in the country, with some of the highest levels of staff and patient satisfaction, as well as a strong reputation for research and innovation.

In the National Staff Survey, 69% of our staff would recommend the Trust as a place to work and 91% would recommend the hospital to a friend or relative for treatment.

Joining RJAH is more than just a job - we want our people to have the best opportunities to thrive in their role. We have a range of fantastic staff benefits on offer to everyone who joins RJAH and you'll have access to outstanding professional development opportunities and state-of-the-art facilities.

RJAH has strong links with a range of universities including Staffordshire, Keele, Glyndwr, Chester and Birmingham. The hospital is located on a site outside Oswestry in Oswestry, just off the A5. The nearest train station is in Gobowen, approximately two miles from the hospital. The station is part of the Chester to Birmingham line. We are based in North Shropshire, close to the border with North and Mid Wales. It is one of the most attractive parts of the country, with a rich historic culture and excellent transport links. It offers outstanding opportunities for anyone who enjoys an outdoor lifestyle or is looking to raise a family.

Details

Closing date: 09 November 2026

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 7

Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum pro rata

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 224-PA20261003952

Job responsibilities

The full range and duties of the role are detailed in the attached job description.

We welcome all calls and visits to enable the opportunity for you to find out more about RJAH. Contacts would be to:

• Jane Dewsbury, Orthotics Service Manager - [e-mail]
• Cathy Jones, Orthotics Clinical Lead - [e-mail]
• Emma Bonnick, Orthotics Clinical Lead - [e-mail]

or 01691 404442

Person Specification

Clinical experience in diabetes

Essential

• Previous or current extensive clinical practice in diabetes and MDT working
• Extensive clinical experience in Orthotics

Clinical experience

Essential

• Extensive experience in Orthotics at complex level
• Evidenced range of complex prescription

Experience in teaching and education

Essential

• Evidence of teaching
• Teaching to undergraduate students, apprentices and colleagues
• Teaching to healthcare colleagues

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here: Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Employer name: Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Hospital, Oswestry, SY10 7AG, United Kingdom

Employer's website: https://www.rjah.nhs.uk/

For questions about the job, contact: Orthotics Service Manager, Jane Dewsbury, [e-mail], 01691 404442

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