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We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Orthotist to join our team at an exciting time of growth and transformation. The new contract covers 3 different NHS Trusts in North Lincolnshire and Goole (NLAG), York & Scarborough (Y&S), and Hull University Teaching Hospitals (HUTH). This role is to work predominantly within our new Orthotics clinics in Scunthorpe, Grimsby, Goole and their associated local satellites, but may require travel to other areas both inside and outside of this contract as reasonably required by the company. As an HCPC registered clinician within Opcare, you will competently and confidently assess, prescribe, and fit orthotic and/or prosthetic devices for routine patient presentations, across a range of clinical settings. You will work autonomously within your scope of practice to manage appropriate interventions, ensuring high-quality, patient-centred 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
Experience of having collaborative role in an MDT environment
Working proactively and collaboratively in the team and wider trust
Interest in service development and/or evidence of involvement
Able to prioritise, plan and organise efficiently and work with multiple conflicting priorities
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
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)