Junior Orthotist

Job overview

Are you an enthusiastic and motivated Orthotist looking for your next challenge? We have an exciting opportunity for a full-time Orthotist for a fixed term contract to join our dedicated in-house Orthotics department at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust. This is a diverse and rewarding clinical role, offering experience across both inpatient and outpatient settings, and across a wide range of specialties.

Please review the full job description and person specification attached to this advert for complete details.

As a key member of our team, you’ll join a supportive group of 10 Orthotists, 6 technicians, and 6 administrators. The department is equipped with an on-site workshop with CAD-CAM scanner and milling machine, Rodin and iPad scanning tools, and access to the latest orthotic technologies.

We are an innovative and collaborative team, working closely with orthotic companies and clinical partners across the Trust to develop new, effective treatments for our patients. Most of your clinical work will be based at the Queen’s Medical Centre and City Hospital campuses, with possible occasional work in the community.

Multi-disciplinary teamwork is encouraged and the Trust has numerous multi-disciplinary and complex case loads. These include:

• Diabetic Foot
• Adult Foot & Ankle
• Paediatric
• Spinal including HALO’s, Scoliosis, Trauma, Kyphosis and Cervical Conditions

Applicants must be HCPC registered and preferably members of BAPO.

With over 19,000 staff, NUH is one of the largest employers in the city, supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We are committed to research, education and innovation.

Join our diverse team  are committed to delivering world-class healthcare and offer opportunities for personal and professional development. We especially welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, to improve representation at NUH.

You will manage a mix of inpatient and outpatient clinics:

• 1–2 sessions/week on inpatient wards
• 6–7 sessions/week in outpatient clinic
• 1 session/week dedicated to CPD (Continuing Professional Development)

Outpatient clinics cover areas including paediatrics, neurology, KAFOs, diabetic foot care, and general orthotics. Some clinics are run jointly with other Orthotists or as part of a multidisciplinary team.

We actively encourage all clinicians to contribute to service development and to invest in their own professional growth.

Be Part of Something Special
This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a busy, friendly, and forward-thinking team in one of the UK’s leading acute hospitals. If you’re passionate about delivering outstanding orthotic care and eager to work in a dynamic clinical environment—we’d love to hear from you.

• Degree in Prosthetics or Orthotics or equivalent
• Evidence of additional courses related to Orthotics

• Experience working with patients
• Experience of communicating with patients and staff
• Placement in an acute trust
• Experience in a care setting

• Evidence of fine motor skills
• Evidence of casting and measuring skills
• Experience in the workplace
• Experience using workshop equipment

Salary: £31,049 - £37,796 per annum (pro rata for part-time if applicable).

Closing date: 02/03/2026 23:59. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and a Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service where required.

Employer:

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust.

Location:

Queen’s Medical Centre and City Hospital campuses, with occasional community work. NHS Trust, UK professional registration required.

Name:
Liz Thomas

Job title:

Head of Service/Clinical Lead

Email:

Telephone:

For informal, confidential chats:
Liz Thomas at  or