Lead Orthotist

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, motivated and experienced Orthotist to join NHS Dumfries & Galloway as our Lead Orthotist. Based at Dumfries & Galloway Royal Infirmary (DGRI), you will provide clinical leadership for the Orthotics Service and play a key role in developing and delivering high-quality, patient-centred care across the region. The Orthotics Service forms part of Acute Therapies and provides specialist assessment, treatment and review for both adults and children with a wide range of orthotic needs.

The service is primarily delivered from DGRI, with outreach clinics also provided at Galloway Hospital Stranraer.

As Lead Orthotist, you will:

• Provide expert clinical assessment, prescription, fitting and review of a broad range of orthotic interventions.
• Lead the planning, delivery and continuous improvement of Orthotic services across NHS Dumfries & Galloway.
• Work collaboratively with medical, nursing and AHP colleagues to ensure integrated patient care.
• Support service redesign, quality improvement initiatives and audit activity.
• Monitor service performance and contribute to achieving key service targets and quality standards.
• Act as a professional resource for orthotic practice across the organisation.

We are looking for an individual who:

• Holds a BSc (Hons) Prosthetics & Orthotics (or equivalent qualification).
• Is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Has substantial post-registration experience within Orthotic practice.
• Demonstrates leadership skills and experience of service development.
• Has excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Is committed to delivering evidence‑based, patient‑centred care.
• Can work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

The Orthotics Service receives referrals from Consultants, GPs and AHPs and provides specialist assessment, measurement, casting, fitting and review of a wide range of orthotic devices for both adult and paediatric patients. There is also a very high functional Diabetic Foot clinic that the Orthotist attends. The service is delivered mainly through outpatient clinics at DGRI, with additional clinics in Stranraer and community settings as required.

For an informal discussion about this post, please contact:

Shelagh Kingstree Acute AHP Manager NHS Dumfries & Galloway Shelagh.kingstreet

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