# Orthotic Technician > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/orthotic-technician/5800bf79-5c37-4952-b421-df90ebfd0c14 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/orthotic-technician/5800bf79-5c37-4952-b421-df90ebfd0c14.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** Trust Headquarters, King's Mill Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Technical services technician - **Salary:** £28392.00 to £31157.00 - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday - Friday) - **Closing date:** 2026-10-22T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-10-08T14:21:56.344Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/-v8267055 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8267055?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.sfh-tr.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview King's Mill Hospital is proud to host a purpose-built orthotic manufacturing facility that supports our highly regarded in-house Orthotic Service. We are seeking a motivated and skilled Orthotic Technician to join our dedicated team, helping to manufacture and maintain bespoke orthotic devices that make a meaningful difference to patients' lives. This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic individual with experience in a technical or manufacturing environment. Whether your background is in orthotic or prosthetic fabrication, engineering, manufacturing, or another related technical field, we welcome applications from candidates who can demonstrate practical skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to producing high-quality products. Working within a supportive and experienced team, you will be involved in the manufacture, modification, servicing, and repair of custom-made medical devices. We are looking for someone who enjoys problem-solving, takes pride in their craftsmanship, and is keen to develop new skills. Experience in prosthetic or orthotic manufacturing would be advantageous; however, candidates with transferable skills from other technical industries will be considered. Knowledge of plaster rectification, thermoplastic fabrication techniques, and CAD/CAM processes would be beneficial, although full training can be provided for the right candidate. ### Main duties of the job To understand the role in more detail, please refer to the attached job description and person specification. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities ### Applicant requirements 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. ## Person Specification ### Attributes **Essential** - Self-motivated and enthusiastic - Professional and reliable approach to work - Commitment to quality and continuous improvement - Adaptable and flexible approach to service needs - Strong problem-solving abilities - Commitment to patient-centred care ### Experience **Essential** - Experience working within a manufacturing, engineering, fabrication or workshop environment - Experience using hand tools, machinery and workshop equipment safely - Experience working collaboratively within a team environment **Desirable** - Previous Orthotics or Prosthetics manufacturing experience - Experience producing bespoke or custom made devices - Experience of stock control and workshop organisation - Experience supporting apprentices, trainees or students ### Qualifications **Essential** - NVQ Level 3, BTEC, Apprenticeship Qualification or equivalent vocational qualification in a technical, manufacturing, engineering or related discipline - Evidence of commitment to professional development **Desirable** - Qualification in Orthotics, Prosthetics, Engineering, Product Design or a related field - Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) ### Further training **Desirable** - Evidence of attendance at courses relevant to orthotic manufacture - Portfolio or evidence of CPD ### Knowledge Requirements **Essential** - Knowledge of manufacturing techniques and materials used in a technical or workshop environment - Excellent practical and manual skills - Ability to interpret technical specifications and instructions - Strong attention to detail and quality standards - Basic IT skills and electronic record keeping - Effective communication and interpersonal skills - Good organisational and time management skills - Ability to work independently and as part of a team **Desirable** - Knowledge of orthotic manufacturing techniques - Experience of plaster rectification and mould modification - Experience of thermoplastic fabrication techniques - Knowledge of CAD/CAM systems and digital manufacturing processes - Understanding of NHS working practices ### Contractual Requirements **Essential** - Ability to meet the physical demands of the role - Commitment to undertaking mandatory and role-specific training - Understanding of confidentiality, information governance and data protection requirements **Desirable** - Flexibility to support changing service requirements when required ## Documents - [benefits leaflet (pdf, 834.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2702) - [application guide (pdf, 584.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2448) - [our staff networks (pdf, 810.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2938) - [orthotic technician b4 jd (pdf, 200.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10592371) - [organisation chart orthotic services (pdf, 169.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10592373) - [nursing, midwifery & ahp strategy 25-28 (pdf, 2.6mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2492) - [person specification b4 orthotic technician (pdf, 48.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10592372) ## 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.