Orthotist

Hampshire Hospitals Foundation Trust is looking to recruit an Orthotist to join our busy and experienced orthotic practice which covers Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, Royal Hampshire County Hospital (RHCH), Winchester, Andover War Memorial Hospital (AWMH), Alton Community and special need schools in the area. HHFT offers an opportunity for career development in orthotic speciality clinics supported by a highly experienced and knowledgeable team of Orthotists.

Within this professional and friendly environment there is an excellent opportunity to work as part of a well-established multi-disciplinary therapy team.

The Orthotist should have a patient centred approach and be able to manage their own caseload as well as to contribute to the continuing development of the Orthotic Service.

To become a valued member of highly respected orthotic clinical team and to be able to contribute towards our reputation of providing high quality patient care you can expect an experienced clinical team to provide continued clinical support and mentoring. Ability to develop your clinical expertise as an autonomous Clinical Orthotist and great opportunities to expand your clinical knowledge and practice techniques.

The orthotic service forms part of the Therapy Centre, which also accommodates MSK Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy Services and Hand Therapy Services. The orthotic service is supported by its own dedicated administration team along with 4 other experienced practising Orthotists and one onsite orthotic technician. The orthotic service area can offer 2 large consultation rooms dedicated clinical cubicle areas, a small workshop and a cast rectification room. There is also access to pressure gait analysis and a large rehabilitation gym.

For further information about this role please see Job Description document attached.

If you have any further queries, please do not hesitate to contact us.