Orthotics Assistant

Orthotics Assistant

The closing date is 16 January 2026

The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Hospital at Oswestry is looking for an Orthotic Assistant to work alongside Orthotists in clinic, as well as undertaking their own virtual caseload.

The work base will be Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, with requirements to also work at Princess Royal Hospital, Telford and Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Hospital, Oswestry.

Under current Home Office Immigration Rules, this role does not meet the UK Visas and Immigration criteria and the position is not therefore eligible for skilled worker sponsorship. Applications from candidates that require skilled worker sponsorship will NOT be shortlisted.

Orthotics involves the assessment, prescription and supply of orthoses to patients. This role is for an Orthotics Assistant to work alongside registered staff supporting within clinic with both the patient and the Orthotist.

The role is varied and as well as assisting clinically with supporting patients, manual handling and general movement, the role also has many other aspects. These include stock management, IPC management, telephone review appointments with patients, processing repeat and repairs purchase orders, and working closely with the administrative teams.

The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic NHS Trust (RJAH) is one of the leading orthopaedic hospitals in the country, with some of the highest levels of staff and patient satisfaction, as well as a strong reputation for research and innovation.

In the National Staff Survey, 74% of our staff would recommend the Trust as a place to work and 92% would recommend the hospital to a friend or relative for treatment.

Joining RJAH is more than just a job - we want our people to have the best opportunities to thrive in their role. We have a range of fantastic staff benefits on offer to everyone who joins RJAH and you'll have access to outstanding professional development opportunities and state‑of‑the‑art facilities - including our recently‑opened £6 million Headley Court Veterans' Orthopaedic Centre (the first unit of its kind in the UK).

RJAH has strong links with a range of universities including Staffordshire, Keele, Glyndwr, Chester and Birmingham. The hospital is located on a site outside Oswestry in Oswestry, just off the A5. The nearest train station is in Gobowen, approximately two miles from the hospital. The station is part of the Chester to Birmingham line. We are based in North Shropshire, close to the border with North and Mid Wales.

It is one of the most attractive parts of the country, with a rich historic culture and excellent transport links. It offers outstanding opportunities for anyone who enjoys an outdoor lifestyle or is looking to raise a family.

• Prepare and close clinic rooms for the Orthotist before and after clinic by cleaning of clinic rooms, equipment, clerical areas
• Prepare patients for their appointment including notes, orthoses, order forms, specification sheets, casting/scanning equipment, act as a chaperone, guiding patients into clinic rooms and assisting them to undress/dress the body area of treatment
• Assisting Orthotists with manual handling support as required for patient positioning and casting and using a hoist as required
• Assisting Orthotists, under guidance, writing orders for repeat and or repair of orthoses
• Assist in different clinic areas with the Orthotist: theatre, schools, wards and off‑site clinics
• Assist the Orthotist in implementing care packages for patients
• Assist the Orthotist for any duty required under their guidance
• Arrange as required follow up appointments and transport for patients as directed by the Orthotist
• Process all orders, orthoses and update patients records at the end of each clinic
• Complete the stock management of patient clinic rooms, orthoses and equipment at all 3 clinical sites including monitoring equipment, leaflets and catalogues, re‑ordering, reshelving
• Collate and publish reports from Orthotists on product reviews, and product cost comparisons
• Attend and take minutes in meetings as required.
• Arrange and timetable Rep, Company visits and demonstrations within…