Senior Orthotist

Do you want to work for a Trust that is rated outstanding for its care and delivers the best patient experience in the NHS (according to the Adult Inpatient Survey)?

The Department of Orthotics at The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Hospital, Oswestry is currently looking for an enthusiastic senior Orthotist to join our large team. The post is permanent and you would be joining an established team of 15 Orthotists working in an in-house NHS Orthotics Service. The Orthotics Dept. has invested in technologic advancements for delivering high quality patient care and improved clinical outcomes. This is further supported with modern clinical facilities.

Applicants need to have previous clinical experience in all areas of clinical Orthotics and ideally have experience with diabetic, spinal and KAFO patients.

The department has a large onsite manufacturing workshop. This facilitates the opportunity to develop aspects of Orthotic manufacture and prescription ideas, directly with technicians.

The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic NHS Trust (RJAH) is one of the leading orthopaedic hospitals in the country, with some of the highest levels of staff and patient satisfaction, as well as a strong reputation for research and innovation.

Our aim is to aspire to deliver world class patient care, and we want talented, dedicated and passionate people to help us achieve this.

Our continued success is accomplished through the skills and expertise of our staff, which is underpinned by our values: Friendly, Caring, Excellence, Professional and Respect.

Joining RJAH is more than just a job - we want our people to have the best opportunities to thrive in their role.

We have a range of fantastic staff benefits on offer to everyone who joins RJAH and you'll have access to outstanding professional development opportunities and state-of-the-art facilities - including our recently-opened £6 million Headley Court Veterans’ Orthopaedic Centre (the first unit of its kind in the UK).

RJAH has strong links with a range of universities including Staffordshire, Keele, Glyndwr, Chester and Birmingham.

Shropshire is also one of the most attractive parts of the country, with a rich historic culture and excellent transport links. The hospital is located on a site outside Oswestry, just off the A5. The nearest train station is in Gobowen, approximately two miles from the hospital. The station is part of the Chester to Birmingham line.

Applicants need to have previous clinical experience in all areas of clinical Orthotics and ideally have experience with diabetic, spinal and KAFO patients.

RJAH is a specialist orthopaedic hospital with a worldwide reputation for innovation and high patient care and offers an exciting opportunity for your Orthotic career development. The service provides clinics at several different locations in Shropshire and within developed multi disciplinary teams covering specialties including foot and ankle, paediatrics, spinal injuries, spinal disorders, gait analysis and diabetes. As a dept. we are dedicated to supporting clinical development of staff and have supported training programmes.

The department has a large onsite manufacturing workshop. This facilitates the opportunity to develop aspects of Orthotic manufacture and prescription ideas, directly with technicians.

You must be HCPC registered and have a BSc Hons degree in Prosthetics and Orthotics, and preferably a BAPO member.

We welcome the opportunity for you to contact or visit RJAH Orthotics to meet the team and see our facilities.