Job summary
A vacancy has arisen for a band 5 or graduate Orthotist to join our established NHS In-House Orthotic department.
Based in a busy acute NHS Teaching Trust the Orthotic department provides both in-patient care and outpatient clinics at Doncaster, Bassetlaw and Mexborough Hospitals.
The department is busy with a diverse range of clinical conditions treated.
The successful candidate would take part in our trust preceptorship programme and our Orthotic development package. Multi-disciplinary working is actively encouraged throughout the Trust with a strong emphasis on clinical governance, evidence based practice and continuing professional development.
We are looking for committed professionals with a flexible approach to delivering superior orthotic care. If this is you we would welcome your application.
All applicants must be HPC registered and preferably a member of BAPO.
Main duties of the job
- To promote clinical excellence through his/her practice within their level of competence and developing skill set
- To manage a clinical caseload within a defined clinical area working autonomously, but with access to advice/support from senior staff.
- Work collaboratively in the multidisciplinary team to plan treatment and care of individual patients.
- Work in collaboration with other health care professionals within the wider health community to drive the excellence in clinical care and service improvement within the speciality.
- To act as a resource for patients assessing their individual needs and observing the principles of holistic care when planning treatments that are sensitive to the ethnic, cultural and spiritual needs of the patient.
About us
DBTH is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues. At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions. As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:o Extensive range of learning opportunitieso NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditionso Comprehensive health and wellbeing supporto NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemeo Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.
Certificate of sponsorship
Applications from individuals who require a Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applicants. For further information and to check your eligibility for this post please following the link UK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK. Please note that from April 9th 2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.
Certificate of sponsorship
Applications from individuals who require a Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applicants. For further information and to check your eligibility for this post please following the link UK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK. Please note that from April 9th 2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- BSC degree or equivalent in Orthotics
- HCPC Registration
Desirable
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Experience in patient assessment and formulating and delivering treatment plans
- Demonstrable experience of working as part of a team (Multi-Disciplinary Team working)
- Knowledge of clinical audit
- Broad range of clinical knowledge and practical background
- Evidence of CPD and reflective practice
- Awareness of the legal responsibilities of the profession and the associated code of ethics
- Appreciation of good record keeping and standards
- Understanding of clinical governance, health and safety, infection prevention and control, data protection, risk management
Desirable
- Knowledge in research
- Knowledge of Quality Innovation and Improvement projects
- Demonstrate an understanding of the NHS, NICE guidelines etc
Personal Attributes & Skills
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills - including observation, listening and empathy skills
- Good communication skills and ability to communicate complex information in simple terms to a variety of audiences
- Ability to work independently but also function well within a team
- Flexibility and reliability in work practices
- Recognise own limitations and have willingness to share and learn skills from others
- Computer literate
- Demonstrate confidence, motivation and enthusiasm in everyday work and continuing professional development
- Organisational and time management skills to manage day to day running of clinics, prioritise workload and work with speed and accuracy
- To be able to make decision and problem solve when dealing with a variety of situations (sometimes difficult or stressful circumstances)
Desirable
- High degree of dexterity, good hand eye coordination and concentration to undertake intricate work for prolonged periods of time with speed and accuracy
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- BSC degree or equivalent in Orthotics
- HCPC Registration
Desirable
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Experience in patient assessment and formulating and delivering treatment plans
- Demonstrable experience of working as part of a team (Multi-Disciplinary Team working)
- Knowledge of clinical audit
- Broad range of clinical knowledge and practical background
- Evidence of CPD and reflective practice
- Awareness of the legal responsibilities of the profession and the associated code of ethics
- Appreciation of good record keeping and standards
- Understanding of clinical governance, health and safety, infection prevention and control, data protection, risk management
Desirable
- Knowledge in research
- Knowledge of Quality Innovation and Improvement projects
- Demonstrate an understanding of the NHS, NICE guidelines etc
Personal Attributes & Skills
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills - including observation, listening and empathy skills
- Good communication skills and ability to communicate complex information in simple terms to a variety of audiences
- Ability to work independently but also function well within a team
- Flexibility and reliability in work practices
- Recognise own limitations and have willingness to share and learn skills from others
- Computer literate
- Demonstrate confidence, motivation and enthusiasm in everyday work and continuing professional development
- Organisational and time management skills to manage day to day running of clinics, prioritise workload and work with speed and accuracy
- To be able to make decision and problem solve when dealing with a variety of situations (sometimes difficult or stressful circumstances)
Desirable
- High degree of dexterity, good hand eye coordination and concentration to undertake intricate work for prolonged periods of time with speed and accuracy
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
