Senior Orthotist

Job overview

Cardiff & Vale University Health Board (Band 6 Annex 21 Development Pathway Available)

Cardiff & Vale University Health Board is seeking an enthusiastic Senior Orthotist (Band 6) to join our friendly and expanding Orthotics Service, based in the capital city of Wales.

This is an excellent opportunity to work within a well‑established, forward‑thinking NHS Orthotics department, delivering high‑quality, patient‑centred care across a varied clinical caseload, valuing innovation, learning, and evidence‑based practice.

Annex 21 – Developing Applicants Welcome

Whilst advertised at Band 6, applications are welcomed from newly qualified or less‑experienced Orthotists. For the right candidate, appointment at Band 6 under Annex 21 may be offered, with a structured development plan to support progression to Band 6.

About the Role

The post includes inpatient and outpatient clinics across major Cardiff hospitals, along with clinics in two Additional Learning Needs (ALN) schools, working within established MDTs. The caseload includes rheumatology, orthopaedics, neurology, spinal/scoliosis and diabetology. Cardiff & Vale UHB is the main centre for scoliosis management in South Wales, with strong links to the Major Trauma Unit.

Essential Criteria

• HCPC registration as an Orthotist / Prosthetist
• Degree in Prosthetics and Orthotics
• Experience across a range of clinical pathologies

Main duties of the job

They will deliver orthotic clinics with their own caseload of patients and provide advice to medical and nursing staff in the  UHB on aspects of orthotic assessment, provision and management.

Opportunities to work on and contribute to a range of service developments will be made available, as well as being involved in working with and supervising the work of students  and trainees coming through the department.  MDT working is essential and a strong knowledge in working with Scoliosis patients will be an advantage.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

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

• To undertake orthotic assessment and treatment of patients with a variety of routine and complex needs.
• To communicate effectively and efficiently with a range of professional colleagues including medical and surgical Consultants, ward staff, therapy staff and administration staff.
• Provide clinical and professional advice to the multi-disciplinary team and/or patients/carers regarding appropriate orthotic provision and ongoing care.
• To use a range of verbal and non-verbal communication methods to ensure effective communication with patients, carers and colleagues where information may be highly complex and require the use of well-developed skills of persuasion, motivation, negotiation and reassurance.
• To overcome barriers to understanding, including communication difficulties, anxiety or motivation.
• Clear and effective communication with orthotic product and service providers.
• To liaise with Clinical Lead Orthotist, Senior Specialist Orthotists, and  Orthotic Services Manager as appropriate to ensure efficient and effective clinical services are maintained.