Job Description
We encourage applications from all with protected characteristics, including disabled and neurodiverse candidates and from those in the Armed Forces Community. Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted through the medium of Welsh will not be treated less favourably than applications made in English. Each job advert includes the relevant manager’s contact details, and you are encouraged to discuss any adjustments you may require directly with them.
There is no obligation to disclose any personal or medical information—simply let us know what support would help you to participate fully.Please let us know if you have any particular requirements to enable you to participate in the application and selection process. We will be pleased to discuss any reasonable adjustments or support needed. If you need any documents in a larger font or a different format (such as braille) please either contact the recruiting manager named in the job advert or alternatively contact the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board recruitment team on 01495 745805 option 3 or email [email protected] If you are successful at interview for this post you will receive your conditional offer of appointment and information pack via email.We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time.
Therefore we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post. If you are short listed for this post, you will be contacted via your email account you used to apply for this post, therefore please check your account regularly.Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.Aneurin Bevan University Health Board support flexible working.Please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any time should it be filled via the internal redeployment processJob overviewWould you like to join a supportive and forward‑thinking clinical team delivering high‑quality orthotic care for the population of Aneurin Bevan University Health Board in South East Wales?We are seeking an enthusiastic Orthotist to join our service at Band 5 level.
This role is ideal for an Orthotist looking to develop their clinical skills or a recently qualified Orthotist. We also welcome applications from student Orthotists nearing completion of training who are committed to developing their clinical expertise within a structured, supportive environment.The successful candidate will contribute to the autonomous assessment and provision of orthotic management for both adults and children. You will work as part of a dynamic team to deliver safe, effective, and patient‑centred care, with an emphasis on clinical quality and improved outcomes.As part of Aneurin Bevan University Health Board, you will help promote a clinically effective and cost‑efficient service, ensuring high standards of care across a diverse and rewarding caseload.Main duties of the jobProvide orthotic assessment, treatment, and review for a wide range of patients referred to Aneurin Bevan University Health Board, including adults and children with diverse, routine and moderately complex clinical needs.Manage an allocated caseload and be independently mobile and able to cover a wide range of clinics across the Health Board area.
This will include community clinics, acute hospital sites, domiciliary visits, and urgent ward assessments.Contribute to the delivery of timely, patient‑centred, and evidence‑based orthotic interventions to support safe mobility, functional independence, and improved clinical outcomes.The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.Working for our organisationAneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your speciality or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career.
The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. This includes the Grange University Hospital which provides specialist and critical care and is the newest addition to the clinical futures strategy, which opened in November 2020.
Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesYou 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.If you are a recent graduate, or a student Orthotist due to qualify soon, and would like more information about our structured and supportive development programme, please feel free to contact Tanja Scherrer, Principal Orthotist directly at:[email protected]Person specificationQualificationsEssential criteria- BSc Hons Prosthetics and Orthotics (or equivalent)- HCPC RegistrationExperienceEssential criteria- Relevant clinical experienceSkills and AbilitiesEssential criteria- Excellent communication skills- Clinical knowledge----------------------------------------To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa, unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK. If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.