Orthotist

Job Overview

As an experienced, HCPC registered Orthotist, you will continue to develop your career within Opcare by delivering exceptional, patient‑centred care to a diverse caseload, including both routine and complex, multifactorial needs. You will work autonomously undertaking comprehensive assessments, prescribing and fitting orthoses, and developing treatment plans tailored to individual patient goals. The role works closely with the NHS administration team and it is a requirement to build and maintain good relationships with key stakeholders in the service.

• Demonstrate extensive clinical experience across a wide range of patient groups and conditions.
• Use advanced problem solving and clinical reasoning to deliver evidence‑based care.
• Work independently within established protocols, adhering to prescription guidelines with minimal supervision.
• Provide expert second opinions and clinical leadership, contributing to multidisciplinary team decision‑making and supporting the management of complex cases.
• Maintain a strong awareness of key performance indicators (KPIs), ensuring clinical practice aligns with service expectations and supporting colleagues to achieve performance standards.
• Positively and proactively contribute to service development and identify improvement opportunities within your area of responsibility.
• Build and maintain good relationships with key stakeholders in the NHS service.

• BSc Hons in Prosthetics and Orthotics, or equivalent HCPC registration.
• Full driving licence.

• Relevant MSc, or postgraduate qualifications in a clinical area.
• Practice educator training.
• BAPO member.
• ISPO member.

• Highly developed interpersonal skills, including formal and informal communication.
• Proven record of working within an active, fast‑paced clinical environment.
• Ability to work proactively and collaboratively in the team and wider trust.
• Interest in service development and evidence of involvement.
• Ability to prioritise, plan and organise efficiently and work with multiple conflicting priorities.

• Published evidence of specialist work within the clinical field.
• Sound working knowledge of REHAPP Opcares clinical management system.
• Experience mentoring students or graduates.
• Knowledge or experience with CAD / CAM.

We have an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and skilled Senior Orthotist to join our Opcare team in Gloucester. This role is an excellent opportunity for an Orthotist who wants to progress to a Senior Orthotist, providing clinical development through exposure to a wide range of orthotic clinics across the Gloucestershire region, ideal for clinicians who want to progress their clinical knowledge, thrive on variety, autonomy and professional growth.