235467 Orthotist (KA)

Nhsayrshireandarran; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A health service organization in the United Kingdom seeks a Band 5 Orthotist to join their Southeast Mobility and Rehabilitation Technology Centre. The ideal candidate will have good interpersonal skills and a patient-centered approach. The position allows for both full-time and part-time applications, welcoming recent graduates as well. Responsibilities include managing clinical case loads and conducting clinics with support. Training will be provided, making it a great opportunity for enthusiastic individuals.

Qualifications

• Must be registered with HCPC.
• Experience in orthotics is beneficial, but recent graduates are welcome.
• Training and guidance will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Conduct face-to-face and telephone/Near-Me clinics.
• Manage own clinical case load.
• Work as part of a team with support from Advanced Orthotists.

Skills

Good interpersonal and communication skills

Enthusiastic and patient-centered approach

Ability to work as part of a team

Ability to manage clinical case load

Education

Registered with HCPC

Graduate in Orthotics

Job description

Equal Opportunity Statement

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

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Additional Equal Opportunity Statement

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Job Overview

Following recent internal promotion an exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Orthotist within the Southeast Mobility and Rehabilitation Technology (SMART) Centre. The SMART Centre is one of five centres in Scotland (Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Dundee, Glasgow and Inverness) providing Rehabilitation Technology Services and covers Lothian, Fife and the Borders (approx. 25% of Scotland’s population These include Mobility and Postural Services (wheelchairs and special seating), Prosthetics, Orthotics, Bioengineering Services, a Disabled Living Centre and Gait Analysis Service. We are also one of two Centres in Scotland providing a national Specialist Prosthetics Service and we also provide a national Driving Assessment Service and Spinal Orthotics Service.

SMART is part of the Rehabilitation Service of the Edinburgh Health and Social Care Partnership. The department has its own specialist workshops and stores on site. SMART workshops provide in‑house manufacturing and (outsourced) modified medical devices across the range of activities mentioned above.

Responsibilities & Role Expectations

We are looking for a Band 5 Orthotist with good interpersonal and communication skills who can demonstrate that they work well as part of a team. We require an enthusiastic individual who delivers a patient‑centred approach and can manage their own clinical case load. successful applicant will be conducting a mixture of face‑to‑face and telephone/Near‑Me clinics and will be supported by Advanced Orthotists.

This post is advertised as a full‑time post, however, we are happy to consider part‑time and job‑share positions in line with the service requirements. Whilst experience in orthotics would be beneficial, we would welcome applications from recent graduates. All relevant training and guidance will be given. Must be registered with HCPC.

Contact Information

For further information on what is included in the role and what skills/experience are being sought, click on the links at the bottom of the screen to the job description and person specification. If after reading this information you have any questions please contact Amy Alcorn on 0131 537 9177 or via email [e-mail]