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Following a recent internal promotion, we have an exciting opportunity for an Orthotist to join our team in Birmingham. Opcare has been delivering orthotic services in Birmingham since 2023, and this role offers a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in shaping and enhancing service delivery. The successful candidate will work across our two sites at Birmingham Children's Hospital and The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital (this site is due to be relocated to Kings Norton Summer 2026). Across both locations, we provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient orthotic care, with the Children's Hospital also delivering regular clinics within specialist schools across the region. You will join a busy and enthusiastic team with a wide range of experience, offering excellent support, collaboration, and opportunities for learning. You will be part of a growing network of multidisciplinary teams, offering exposure to a diverse and engaging caseload. Working across both inpatient and outpatient settings, you will treat a wide range of conditions including stroke, scoliosis, neuromuscular conditions, spina bifida, cerebral palsy, osteogenesis imperfecta (OI), CTEV, osteoarthritis, spinal trauma, oncology, poliomyelitis, lower limb musculoskeletal conditions, and common foot pathologies. This is a highly rewarding opportunity to further develop your clinical expertise within a dynamic and clinically challenging environment, while making a meaningful impact on patient care.
Job Responsibility:
Delivers autonomous, patient-centred care, independently managing routine and moderately complex cases, and seeking guidance for more challenging situations
Applies sound clinical reasoning and experience across patient groups to ensure accurate device design, fitting, and adjustment using clinical and technical skills
Contributes to audits, service evaluations and research activities with guidance as needed, supporting data collection and reflective learning
Manages clinical equipment and resources responsibly, with awareness of cost-effectiveness and service sustainability
Maintains accurate clinical records and contributes to audits and quality improvement initiatives to support safe, effective and continuously evolving patient care
Requirements:
Highly developed interpersonal skills – including formal and informal communication
Proven record of working within an active, fast-paced clinical environment, demonstrating strong time management and the ability to prioritise effectively
Experience working collaboratively and proactively within a team, MDT and across the wider Trust
Interest in service development and/or evidence of involvement
Experience working with paediatrics
BSc (Hons) in Prosthetics and Orthotics or equivalent
HCPC registered
Nice to have:
Experience with CAD/CAM or digital workflows
Experience mentoring students or clinical staff
Ability to work within multidisciplinary teams and handle complex cases
Experience assessing and prescribing Scoliosis braces
Completion of Opcare's graduate scheme (or similar)
Full driving licence
BAPO member
ISPO member
What we offer:
Competitive market salary
Incremental holiday allowance stating at 35 days, increasing to 41 days with length of service (inclusive of bank holidays)