Job overview
To provide a clinical leadership role in the delivery of Orthotic Services by:
- Developing and maintaining clinical standards in line with best practice.
- Provide clinical advice to the organisation, particularly the Head of Podiatry and Orthotics.
- Developing a competency based framework for practitioners working with clients who require orthotic devices and providing skills based training.
- Critical analysis, appraisal and synthesis of current research outcomes and / or relevant literature in order to maintain expert levels of knowledge and practice.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
To provide a clinical leadership role in the delivery of Orthotic Services by:
- Developing and maintaining clinical standards in line with best practice.
- Provide clinical advice to the organisation, particularly the Head of Podiatry and Orthotics.
- Developing a competency based framework for practitioners working with clients who require orthotic devices and providing skills based training.
- Critical analysis, appraisal and synthesis of current research outcomes and / or relevant literature in order to maintain expert levels of knowledge and practice.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.
Person specification
Practical
Essential
- Demonstrate practical ability
Desirable
- Extensive practical knowledge
Registration
Essential
- Achieved HCPC registration
Shortlisting
Essential
- HCPC registration
- Comprehensive experience working within Orthotics
- Able to travel between sites in a timely manner
Desirable
- Post registration experience
- Able to lead a team and demonstrate previous leadership experience
- Experience of audit/innovation
Orthotics experience
Essential
- Extensive orthotics experience
WhatsApp job alerts
Get instant WhatsApp alerts for Band 7 Prosthetist and Orthotist roles in Bangor
Create your Job Clerk account first. We'll collect your alert preferences during onboarding and help you turn on WhatsApp notifications for matching healthcare roles.
Applying for this NHS job
This advert is for Clinical Lead Orthotist with Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board in Bangor, North Wales, Wales. It is listed as a Band 7 Prosthetist and Orthotist role. The advertised salary is £50,129 - £57,365 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 30 Jul 2026.
Before you apply, compare the job description with the person specification and mirror the employer's essential criteria in your supporting information. Use the vacancy title, employer, location, salary, contract type, closing date and posted date (16 Jul 2026) to decide whether this role fits your current NHS job search. If the employer can close applications early, prepare the application before the stated deadline rather than waiting for the final day.
For more context, review related Job Clerk pages for the same profession, band or location where they exist, then use the application-support guides to tailor your statement and prepare for interview.