Job requirements
Requirements from the employer’s person specification. These describe the role, not your personal match.
Essential
29 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Knowledge
Comprehensive knowledge of orthotic assessment, prescription and management of complex clinical conditions
- Knowledge
Demonstrable knowledge of clinical audit
- Knowledge
Demonstrable knowledge of health and safety requirements relating to self, patients and others within the work environment.
- Knowledge
Understanding of clinical governance and its relationship to Orthotics.
- Knowledge
In-depth knowledge of evidence-based treatments and interventions relevant to Orthotics.
- Knowledge
Evidence of self-directed learning through relevant professional literature, research and other appropriate sources.
- Knowledge
In-depth understanding of related national guidance and NHS frameworks.
- Experience
Extensive experience working at Band 6 level or equivalent.
- Experience
Demonstrable experience in the assessment and management of a range of complex conditions.
- Experience
Experience of liaising and working collaboratively with a range of healthcare professionals, including GPs and consultants, and with patients.
- Experience
Experience of using own initiative and professional judgement.
- Experience
Experience of supervising and appraising staff and supporting students.
- Experience
Experience of delegating duties appropriately.
- Skills and Abilities
Able to prioritise work effectively.
- Skills and Abilities
Ability to work effectively in a challenging environment.
- Skills and Abilities
Ability to demonstrate a high standard of clinical practice.
- Skills and Abilities
Self-motivated, with a commitment to ongoing development of skills and knowledge.
- Skills and Abilities
Conscientious and able to demonstrate a professional approach to work.
- Skills and Abilities
Excellent communication skills, including the ability to use persuasion and negotiation in relation to treatment and management options.
- Skills and Abilities
Caring and sensitive approach, with the ability to communicate effectively with patients with a poor prognosis or where information may be sensitive or distressing.
- Skills and Abilities
Demonstrable knowledge and theoretical understanding of current evidence-based practice
- Skills and Abilities
Ability to identify and implement appropriate solutions to problems relating to caseload management.
- Skills and Abilities
Effective time-management skills, with the ability to manage a caseload within agreed timescales. • Demonstrable leadership skills, including the ability to motivate and support others.
- Skills and Abilities
Ability to present to a variety of audiences.
- Additional Requirements
Ability to travel independently across Trust and community locations.
- Additional Requirements
Willingness to work across acute, community and paediatric services.
- Education and Qualifications
BSc (Hons) in Prosthetics and Orthotics (or equivalent recognised qualification).
- Education and Qualifications
Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
- Education and Qualifications
Evidence of post-registration professional development
Desirable
6 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Knowledge
Highly skilled in undertaking literature searches to answer clinical and non-clinical questions.
- Knowledge
Knowledge and understanding of NHS Trust structures and organisation.
- Knowledge
Knowledge and understanding of research and development.
- Experience
Experience of change management.
- Education and Qualifications
Postgraduate qualification or evidence of Master's level study.
- Education and Qualifications
Membership of the British Association of Prosthetists and Orthotists (BAPO).
Job overview
Clinical Lead Orthotist: Full time (37.5 hours)
The Orthotics Service at Stockport NHS Foundation Trust provides specialist orthotic assessment, treatment and rehabilitation across acute and community settings. An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated Orthotist to join the service as a Clinical Lead Orthotist based primarily on the Acute Site.
The post holder will provide highly specialised orthotic assessment and management for patients with complex clinical needs, whilst delivering clinical leadership for the Orthotics Service. Working across hospital and community settings when required , the successful candidate will support the delivery of an efficient, effective and high-quality service, promoting evidence-based practice, innovation and continuous improvement.
Main duties of the job
- Act as Clinical Lead for the Orthotics Service, providing clinical leadership and specialist advice to colleagues and multidisciplinary teams.
- Undertake advanced specialist assessment, diagnosis and management of patients with complex orthotic needs.
- Prescribe, supply and review a wide range of orthoses, specialist footwear and pressure-relieving devices.
- Manage a specialist caseload across acute, outpatient and community settings.
- Lead service development, clinical audit, quality improvement and implementation of evidence-based practice.
- Support service demand and capacity management to ensure timely access to orthotic interventions.
- Supervise, support and develop students, assistant practitioners and colleagues within the service.
- Contribute to policy development, governance activities and service transformation initiatives.
- Work collaboratively with primary care, community teams, hospital clinicians and wider multidisciplinary services to deliver seamless patient-centred care
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The Clinical Lead Orthotist will provide expert clinical leadership and act as the named lead for the Acute Orthotics Service.
The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications focuses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded. The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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This advert is for Clinical Lead Orthotist with Stockport NHS Foundation Trust in Stockport, England. It is listed as a Band 7 Prosthetist and Orthotist role. The advertised salary is £49,387 - £56,515 Per annum. The contract type is Permanent: Required to work across acute, community and paediatric orthotic services. Travel between Trust sites required. HCPC registration essential. Enhanced DBS required. The application deadline is 04 Oct 2026.
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