R1 Advanced Orthotist

Work Pattern

Monday to Friday 08:30 to 16:30.

As this post is part‑time, the salary will be pro‑rata.

• Responsible for own Orthotist‑Led Clinic
• Assess referred patients’ orthotic needs and, either alone or in collaboration with other members of the multi‑disciplinary clinic team, prescribe and provide orthotic devices required to meet these needs
• Supervise the manufacture and procurement of orthotic devices prescribed for referred patients
• Review patients’ orthotic requirements to ensure the effectiveness and safety of devices provided

Under the supervision of the Orthotics Team Lead, this role provides a patient‑centred, clinical orthotic service to referred patients.

As from 1/4/26, the Agenda for Change full‑time working week will reduce from 37 to 36 hours per week. Part‑time hours will be reduced pro‑rata, with a corresponding increase in the hourly rate so that pay will not be affected.

To work in the United Kingdom, a legal requirement exists to demonstrate the relevant permission to work, which is granted by the UK Visa and Immigration Service. Further information on NHS Scotland Boards’ responsibilities can be found in the vacancy details.

This post requires the post holder to have a PVG Scheme membership/record. If the post holder is not a current PVG member for the required regulatory group (i.e., child and/or adult), an application must be made to Disclosure Scotland and deemed satisfactory before starting in post.

Please note:

we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, submit your application at an early stage.

For further information on the role and the skills/experience sought, refer to the links at the bottom of the screen to the job description and person specification. If you have any questions after reviewing this information, contact Amy Alcorn, Orthotics Team Lead (amy.alcornt) or Nicola McCormack, Head of Prosthetics and Orthotics (Nicola.mccormackt).

We will fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long‑term conditions or who are neurodivergent, by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.

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NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.