# MSK Foot and Ankle Biomechanics Orthotic Technician > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/msk-foot-and-ankle-biomechanics-orthotic-technician/598169c0-9a63-4ba3-8788-6aa2ff1edaa7 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/msk-foot-and-ankle-biomechanics-orthotic-technician/598169c0-9a63-4ba3-8788-6aa2ff1edaa7.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust - **Town:** Norwich - **Region:** East of England - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Administrative and IT - **Grade:** Band 4 - **Salary:** £28,392 - £31,157 per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Flexible working considered) - **Closing date:** 2026-07-27T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-22T00:02:27.474Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Norfolk/Norwich/East_England_Community_Health_Care_NHS_Trust/MSK_Foot_Ankle_Biomechanics_Orthotic_Technician/MSK_Foot_Ankle_Biomechanics_Orthotic_Technician-v8043420 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8043420?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.norfolkcommunityhealthandcare.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview We’re looking for a suitable candidate to become a  Band 4 Lab technician within our Foot and Ankle Biomechanics team.  This is a high quality, patient-centred and innovative service. This role involves manufacturing insoles and orthotic devices prescribed by MSK Foot and ankle clinicians within the Biomechanics laboratory. The successful applicant will need to contribute to the delivery of high standards of health care to patients with MSK foot and ankle conditions. They will be required to manufacture orthotics for patients, evaluating the fit, problem solving adjustments and implementing them when within scope of practice. Flexible hours are an option for this role. We look forward to meeting you at interview. ### Main duties of the job You will contribute in the delivery of high standards of health care to patients with MSK Foot and Ankle conditions with the production of insoles and orthotic devises alongside fitting new orthotics, using assessment and fitting techniques with routine MSK Biomechanics conditions, working autonomously within clinical competencies. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities - To provide a high standard of insole and orthotic manufacture through the development of specialised skills - Fitting new orthotics, using assessment and fitting techniques with routine MSK Biomechanics conditions, working autonomously within clinical competencies - Work when needed in a variety of locations – including lone working - Engage with System One Optimisation. - To be aware of the demand and capacity model which will reflect workload needs at any given time. For a full list of duties and person specifications, please see the attached job description. ## Job Details We’re looking for a suitable candidate to become a Band 4 Lab technician within our Foot and Ankle Biomechanics team. This is a high quality, patient-centred and innovative service. This role involves manufacturing insoles and orthotic devices prescribed by MSK Foot and ankle clinicians within the Biomechanics laboratory. The successful applicant will need to contribute to the delivery of high standards of health care to patients with MSK foot and ankle conditions. They will be required to manufacture orthotics for patients, evaluating the fit, problem solving adjustments and implementing them when within scope of practice. Flexible hours are an option for this role. We look forward to meeting you at interview. ## Job Description You will contribute in the delivery of high standards of health care to patients with MSK Foot and Ankle conditions with the production of insoles and orthotic devises alongside fitting new orthotics, using assessment and fitting techniques with routine MSK Biomechanics conditions, working autonomously within clinical competencies. ## Responsibilities To provide a high standard of insole and orthotic manufacture through the development of specialised skills Fitting new orthotics, using assessment and fitting techniques with routine MSK Biomechanics conditions, working autonomously within clinical competencies Work when needed in a variety of locations – including lone working Engage with System One Optimisation. To be aware of the demand and capacity model which will reflect workload needs at any given time. For a full list of duties and person specifications, please see the attached job description. ## Person Specification ### Communication **Essential** - - Able to communicate effectively using the English language in both verbal and written forms. To Staff and Patients **Desirable** - Good interpersonal skills ### Qualifications **Essential** - Good general education i.e GCSEs or equivalent grade C or above in English and Maths - Experience and education to NVQ Level 3 or equivalent job skills **Desirable** - - Experience of working in a healthcare environment - Experience of working within the NHS ### Skills and Knowledge **Essential** - - Demonstration of manual dexterity work - - Ability to work independently - - Ability to pass on skills / knowledge to other staff within both formal and informal environments, and to evaluate the application to practice. - - Able to identify with the Trust’s commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults. - - Able to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service - - Must hold a full driving licence valid in the UK or be able to make own travelling arrangements to fulfil the duties of the post **Desirable** - - Previous experience working manufacturing bespoke products from prescriptions/ various instructions - - Evidence of previous experience using cutting and grinding machinery - - Self-Directed learning - - Communication skills or coaching training - - Critical appraisal skills Competent use of IT - - An understanding of the Trust’s visions and values - - Tact & diplomacy, Empathy & sensitivity - - Commitment to the specialty ## Documents - [dbs guidance (pdf, 131.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2219) - [nchc behaviours (pdf, 4.2mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2218) - [privacy notice (pdf, 30.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2215) - [job description (pdf, 608.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10368416) - [application guidelines (pdf, 1.2mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2216) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.