Graduate Orthotist

Steeper Group is a true leader in the Orthotic, Prosthetic and Assistive Technology products. In the past 100 years we have grown to become one of the UK’s largest suppliers. Steeper’s vision is to create life’s turning points, together. We aim to do this by delivering innovative prosthetic, orthotic and assistive technology products and responsive clinical services.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Graduate orthotist to join our existing team in Portsmouth.

**The Role**:

- To provide high quality orthotic care and develop a wide range of knowledge and experience in distinct areas of practice that can be specialist in nature.

**Responsibilities**:

- To interact with patients, assessing their orthotic needs and discussing them, and your ideas for meeting those needs, with your mentor.
- Gradually build up your patient caseload, increasing it with time and experience, until you carry a full clinic covering all areas of orthotics
- To measure accurately any patients requiring an orthosis
- To accurately complete all orders including product specification and product codes
- Be aware of the Company’s Quality system and ensure that all paperwork and job sheets are filled out correctly, legibly and promptly.
- Ensure that your technical knowledge is kept up to date by maintaining current awareness of the latest techniques and componentry, and by working together with the technicians to ensure a full understanding of the manufacturing and repair processes.
- To abide by the Company’s health and safety policy while working in the workshop, stores and plaster room ensuring your own safety and that of your colleagues.
- The ability to take plaster of Paris casts patients accurately and quickly when needed.
- The ability to take accurate measurements and outlines of the patient to allow easy and accurate manufacture for all types of orthoses.
- Basic technical skills in the adaptation of various Orthoses in the clinical environment to improve the fit and function of the orthosis.
- An understanding of the different aspects and processes involved in the manufacture of different orthoses.
- In depth knowledge of pathologies commonly seen in Orthotic clinics, their presentation and long-term prognosis.
- Logical and thorough assessment skills are needed to build a structured and detailed picture of the patient.
- The ability to use assessment and examination skills to diagnose underlying pathologies, risk factors and orthotic best practice.
- The ability to use the knowledge gained in assessment and diagnosis to prescribe an orthosis that best meets the functional needs and wishes of the patient.
- Knowledge of materials used within Orthotics, their uses variations and the manufacturing processes involved in their use.
- The ability to fit and supply a range of commonly prescribed orthoses

**What we are looking for**:

- Individuals who would adhere to Steeper's values at all times and create a positive and collaborative working environment
- Support the business to achieve goals by supporting departmental objectives and targets
- Demonstrate personal commitment to positively communicate and build up strong working relationships with those you work with directly, and across other departments
- Maintain any qualifications or certifications required for your role

**What we offer in return**:

- Competitive salary
- Incremental holiday allowance (rising with service)
- Free parking
- Car allowance or company vehicle
- Canteen onsite
- Employee discount platform
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Qualification support
- Flexible working
- Refer a friend incentive
- Cycle2work scheme
- Subscription and registration fees paid e.g. HCPC
- Continuous professional development plans with internal and external training and courses available

Pay: £26,455.52-£35,282.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Bereavement leave
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: RAF899