Orthotist

Job overview

A vacancy has arisen for a band 5 or graduate Orthotist to join our established NHS In-House Orthotic department.

Based in a busy acute NHS Teaching Trust the Orthotic department provides both in-patient care and outpatient clinics at Doncaster, Bassetlaw and Mexborough Hospitals.

The department is busy with a diverse range of clinical conditions treated.

The successful candidate would take part in our trust preceptorship programme and our Orthotic development package. Multi-disciplinary working is actively encouraged throughout the Trust with a strong emphasis on clinical governance, evidence based practice and continuing professional development.

We are looking for committed professionals with a flexible approach to delivering superior orthotic care. If this is you we would welcome your application.

All applicants must be HPC registered and preferably a member of BAPO.

Main duties of the job

• To promote clinical excellence through his/her practice within their level of competence and developing skill set
• To manage a clinical caseload within a defined clinical area working autonomously, but with access to advice/support from senior staff.
• Work collaboratively in the multidisciplinary team to plan treatment and care of individual patients.
• Work in collaboration with other health care professionals within the wider health community to drive the excellence in clinical care and service improvement within the speciality.
• To act as a resource for patients assessing their individual needs and observing the principles of holistic care when planning treatments that are sensitive to the ethnic, cultural and spiritual needs of the patient.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.  Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.

Certificate of sponsorship

Applications from individuals who require a Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applicants. For further information and to check your eligibility for this post please following the link UK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK. Please note that from April 9th 2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.