Orthotist – Epsom

AM Healthcare Group; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare services provider in Abingdon is seeking a dedicated Orthotist to join their Orthotics team. This role entails delivering high-quality patient care, assessing and managing orthotic needs, and developing personalized treatment plans within a supportive multi-disciplinary team. The ideal candidate should have relevant qualifications and strong communication skills. Competitive salary and generous holiday allowance offered.

Benefits

Competitive market salary

Incremental holiday allowance starting at 33 days

Refer a Friend incentive scheme

Enhanced Family Leave/Pay

Continuing professional development

Industry leading training opportunities

Qualifications

• Full HCPC Registration is required.
• Ability to meet the requirements of an Enhanced DBS Check.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality care for all patients.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments to determine orthotic needs.
• Develop and implement personalized treatment plans.

Skills

Demonstrated experience of complex casework

Self-starter with a flexible approach

Effective verbal and written communication

Education

Certified Orthotist

HND Orthotics

BSc Orthotics

Job description

We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Orthotist to join our dedicated Orthotics team at Epsom General Hospital. As part of the Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust, Epsom General Hospital provides a wide range of specialist and acute services. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a forward-thinking, patient-centred service committed to delivering high-quality orthotic care. The successful candidate will become a valued member of our multi-disciplinary team (MDT), contributing to the assessment and management of a varied and rewarding caseload. You will have the opportunity to develop your skills across a range of clinical areas, including musculoskeletal and diabetic clinics. This role offers excellent opportunities for professional growth, participation in service development, and collaboration with a supportive and experienced MDT.

Working at Opare Clinical Services (OCS)

Opcare’s clinics in London and surrounding areas (OCS) cover 13 NHS Trusts – some of the most prestigious Trusts in London. This includes Great Ormond Street (GOSH), The National Hospital of Neuro and Neurosurgery (NHNN), University College London Hospitals (UCLH) and Chelsea and Westminster. OCS is proud to deliver some of the leading multi-disciplinary clinics in the UK, including a joint diabetic clinic with a world-renowned diabetic podiatry surgeon, a complex neuro clinic at NHNN, a specialist scoliosis service, advanced paediatric clinics at Great Osmond Street and complex Knee-Ankle-Foot-Orthoses (KAFO) clinics. These clinics provide an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of orthotic care alongside top-tier clinicians and specialists. We aim to deliver a first-class service for users whilst applying the most advanced clinical and technical solutions available to patients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure the delivery of high-quality care for all patients and the smooth running of the service.
• Working closely with MDT’s.
• Inputting and leading on initiatives within the service development plan.
• Conduct comprehensive assessment of patients to determine their orthotic needs.
• Develop and implement personalised orthotic treatment plans.
• Stay up to date with the latest advancements in orthotic technology and practices.
• Provide excellent patient care, education, and support throughout the treatment process.
• Assessing, measuring, casting, fitting, supplying, reviewing and adjusting orthoses as required.
• Maintaining appropriate clinical notes.

Skills & Experience:

• Demonstrated experience of complex casework
• Self‑starter with a flexible and pro‑active approach.
• Ability to build strong working relationships through effective verbal and written communication.

Qualifications:

The successful candidate must possess one of the following qualifications:

• Certified Orthotist
• HND Orthotics
• BSc Orthotics

And in addition, must have:

• Full HCPC Registration
• The ability to meet the requirements of an Enhanced Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) Check

What we Offer:

• Competitive market salary
• Incremental holiday allowance starting at 33 days, increasing to 38 days with length of service (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Refer a Friend incentive scheme
• Enhanced Family Leave/Pay
• Recognition schemes
• Continuing professional development
• Industry leading training opportunities

Why Join Us?

At AM Healthcare Group, we are dedicated to enhancing the lives of individuals who rely on mobility and accessibility solutions. As an international group of companies, we provide innovative products and services that make a real difference in people’s daily lives. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer with a firm commitment to diversity and inclusion across all areas of our organisation. As a Disability Confident Employer, we actively welcome applications from individuals of all abilities. If you require any support or adjustments during the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to get in touch. We are also a proud signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, and we encourage applications from veterans, reservists, and members of the wider armed forces community.

How to Apply

If this sounds like the perfect role for you, we’d love to hear from you! Please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your suitability for the position to [e-mail]. Alternatively, you can apply directly through our website – www.amhealthcaregroup.com/careers.