Orthotist – Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital

Key Responsibilities

• Providing high-standard orthotic care to diverse patients with complex pathologies.
• Contributing to the development, improvement, and delivery of the orthotics service.
• Treating both inpatients and outpatients as part of a multi-disciplinary team (MDT).
• Performing thorough assessments of patients using advanced communication skills.
• Collaboratively identifying patient-centered goals.
• Utilizing measurement and data acquisition techniques for accurate patient prescriptions.
• Performing positive model rectifications as required.
• Conducting risk assessments for customized devices to ensure patient safety.
• Evaluating completed devices for body-device interface, functional alignment, comfort, cosmetic appearance, and mechanical integrity.
• Managing own caseload autonomously and without direct supervision.
• Maintaining comprehensive patient records according to professional standards and departmental procedures.
• Liaising with other members of the MDT and external organisations for optimal patient care.
• Promoting the orthotist role through evidence-based audit and research.
• Making recommendations to the clinical lead/manager for practice improvements.
• Supervising students and contributing to the smooth running of the orthotics service.
• Participating in the staff appraisal scheme and personal development programs.
• Collecting data for service audit and research projects (under direction).
• Managing and undertaking research into clinical practice and service delivery (under direction).
• Maintaining, developing, and recording continuing professional development (CPD) activities.
• Contributing to the team’s learning and development through in-service training.
• Assisting junior staff with developing individual performance objectives (IPR).
• Assisting senior staff in presenting educational sessions to the MDT.
• Sharing good practice with all staff levels.
• Discussing complex cases and queries with peers and senior staff.
• Supporting the work experience programme for students.
• Adhering to all RNOH policies and procedures.
• Actively participating in professional and departmental duties.

Skills and Expertise

• Graduate in Prosthetics and Orthotics (University of Salford or University of Strathclyde)
• Diploma from Orthotic and Prosthetic Training and Educational Council or Training Council for Orthotists
• HCPC registration
• Membership of BAPO (preferred)
• Experience in foot, ankle, and lower limb pathologies (desired)
• Advanced communication skills
• Multi-disciplinary teamwork skills
• Assessment and management of complex MSK conditions
• Research and audit skills
• Proficient in measurement and data acquisition techniques
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience in orthotic device fabrication and design (preferred)

Job Facilities/Benefits

• 24/7 access to wellbeing support via Employee Assistance Programme
• Rewards & Recognition platform
• Dedicated Staff Wellbeing Hub
• Salary sacrifice schemes for transport, electrical goods, and childcare
• Above-average staff experience (RNOH data)