Job Summary
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Orthotist to join our team in Staffordshire. As a Senior Orthotist, you will deliver high‑quality, dedicated patient care to a broad caseload, including routine and multifactorial needs. You will work autonomously while providing comprehensive clinical assessment, prescription, fitting, and treatment planning, and will lead local service development initiatives, champion quality improvement projects, and mentor and develop others.
Key Responsibilities
* Demonstrate sound clinical experience across a diverse range of patient groups and conditions, applying expert problem‑solving skills and clinical reasoning to provide evidence‑based care.
* Provide expert second opinions and clinical guidance, leading multidisciplinary team decision‑making and supporting complex case management.
* Work independently within established protocols, adhering to prescription guidelines with minimal supervision.
* Support and advise colleagues on cost‑effective clinical solutions, ensuring alignment with prescription guidelines and service standards.
* Lead training and development initiatives, mentoring less experienced clinicians, overseeing student placements and supporting graduate and work experience programmes.
* Deliver professional training and presentations to internal teams, external stakeholders, and at clinical or academic forums.
* Engage in regular CPD activities, including reflective practice, to maintain and develop clinical knowledge and share learning to enhance team‑wide clinical knowledge.
* Actively lead audits, service evaluations, and local or cross‑centre research, providing guidance to colleagues on accurate documentation, data integrity, and effective written communication.
Person Specification
Essential
* Highly developed interpersonal skills including formal and informal communication
* Proven record of working within an active, fast‑paced clinical environment
* Evidence of involvement in specialist clinical focus within discipline through teaching, research or demonstrated skill
* Experience of having an active, leadership role in an MDT environment
* Working proactively and collaboratively in the team and wider trust
* Interest in service development and/or evidence of involvement
* Able to prioritise, plan and organise efficiently and work with multiple conflicting priorities
Desirable
* Published evidence of specialist work within clinical field
* Sound working knowledge of Rehapp
* Experience mentoring students or graduates
* Knowledge or experience with CAD/CAM
Qualifications
Essential
* BSc (Hons) in Prosthetics and Orthotics, or equivalent
* HCPC registered
Desirable
* Full driving licence
* Relevant MSc, or postgraduate qualifications in a clinical area
* Practice educator training
Employment Details
* Contract: Permanent
* Working pattern: Full‑time
* Salary: Depending on experience
* Reference number: E0053-2026-SO
* Location: Clifford St, Hanley, Stoke‑on‑Trent, ST1 3EN
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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