Senior Orthotist – Walton & Wirral

Opcare; Wirral; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35–41 days holiday (dependent on years

Refer a Friend incentive scheme

Enhanced Family Leave/Pay

Cycle to Work Scheme

Industry leading training

Job summary

Opcare in Wirral is seeking an experienced Senior Orthotist to provide clinical cover across Walton Centre, Wirral community and schools clinics. You will deliver a high-quality orthotic service to adults and paediatric patients.

The role involves MDT working, training, audits and engagement in service development across networks including CAD/CAM, scanning and clinical governance projects.

Qualifications

• BSc (Hons) in Prosthetics and Orthotics or equivalent.
• HCPC registered or eligible to register.
• Full driving licence is essential.
• Postgraduate qualification in a clinical area preferred.
• Practice educator training is advantageous.
• BAPO and ISPO membership preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides expert clinical care across diverse patient groups with evidence-based practice.
• Leads MDT decision-making and supports complex case management.
• Works independently within established guidelines with minimal supervision.
• Supports colleagues on cost-effective clinical solutions within prescription guidelines.
• Leads training, student placements and staff development initiatives.
• Delivers professional training and presentations to internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Undertakes CPD and reflective practice to maintain knowledge.
• Leads audits, service evaluations and research with attention to documentation and data integrity.
• Monitors KPIs and helps teams meet performance standards.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Clinical environment

Leadership in MDT

Team collaboration

Prioritisation & organisation

CAD/CAM knowledge

Student mentoring

Education

BSc (Hons) Prosthetics & Orthotics

HCPC registered

Full driving licence

MSc or postgraduate clinical qualification

Practice educator training

BAPO member

ISPO member

Tools

Rehapp

CAD/CAM

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Orthotist to join our team covering Walton and Wirral.

Opcare is an established prosthetics and orthotics service provider and this role is to provide clinical cover at the Walton Centre and Wirral community and schools clinics. All staff work closely with each other across departments to ensure a high-quality service is provided to our patients.

Opcare provide inpatient, outpatient and community orthotic care for a wide variety of patients. There is a complex mix of adult and paediatric patients, which provides a great opportunity to be exposed to interesting and varied caseloads.

Alongside running general, paediatric, external and in-house clinics, the role leads and supports the day-to-day delivery of orthotic services within the local area. There is opportunity to work across company networks and groups including 3D manufacturing, scanning and clinical governance projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates sound clinical experience across a diverse range of patient groups and conditions and applies expert problem-solving skills and clinical reasoning to provide evidence-based care.
• Provides expert second opinions and clinical guidance, leading multidisciplinary team (MDT) decision-making and supporting complex case management.
• Works independently within established protocols, adhering to prescription guidelines with minimal supervision.
• Supports and advises colleagues on cost-effective clinical solutions, ensuring alignment with prescription guidelines and service standards.
• Leads training and development initiatives, mentoring less experienced clinicians, overseeing student placements and supporting graduate and work experience programmes.
• Delivers professional training and presentations to internal teams, external stakeholders, and at clinical or academic forums.
• Engages in regular CPD activities, including reflective practice, to maintain and develop clinical knowledge, and shares learning to enhance team-wide clinical knowledge.
• Actively leads audits, service evaluations, and local or cross-centre research providing guidance to colleagues on accurate documentation, data integrity, and effective written communication.
• Demonstrates strong awareness of key performance indicators (KPIs), ensuring practice aligns with service expectations and supporting colleagues to meet performance standards.

Skills and Experience:

• Highly developed interpersonal skills – including formal and informal communication
• Proven record of working within an active, fast paced clinical environment
• Evidence of involvement in specialist clinical focus within discipline through teaching, research or demonstrated skill
• Experience of having an active, leadership role in an MDT environment
• Working proactively and collaboratively in the team and wider trust
• Interest in service development and/or evidence of involvement
• Able to prioritise, plan and organise efficiently and work with multiple conflicting priorities.
• Published evidence of specialist work within clinical field.
• Sound working knowledge of Rehapp.
• Experience mentoring students or graduates
• Knowledge or experience with CAD/CAM

Qualifications:

• BSc (Hons) in Prosthetics and Orthotics, or equivalent
• HCPC registered
• Full driving licence
• Relevant MSc, or postgraduate qualifications in a clinical area.
• Practice educator training
• BAPO member
• ISPO member

What we Offer:

• Incremental holiday allowance stating at 35 days, increasing to 41 days with length of service (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Refer a Friend incentive scheme
• Enhanced Family Leave/Pay
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Industry leading training opportunities

Why Join Us?

At AM Healthcare Group, we are dedicated to enhancing the lives of individuals who rely on mobility and accessibility solutions. As an international group of companies, we provide innovative products and services that make a real difference in people’s daily lives.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer with a firm commitment to diversity and inclusion across all areas of our organisation. As a Disability Confident Employer, we actively welcome applications from individuals of all abilities. If you require any support or adjustments during the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

We are also a proud signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, and we encourage applications from veterans, reservists, and members of the wider armed forces community.

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