Opcare under Ability Matters Group

Orthotist

The closing date is 30 July 2025

Job summary

We are currently seeking an experienced orthotist who is looking for an opportunity to develop their career and be a part of our dynamic service in Gloucester.

The role will involve working with a complex clinical case load and will present exciting opportunities to develop clinical and leadership skillsets.

The role includes both independent working and a couple of times a month, working in clinics alongside the Clinical Lead who this role reports to.

Working at Gloucester Royal and Community Hospitals

Opcares Gloucester services cover orthotic clinics in Gloucester Royal, Stroud, The Vale, Cirencester, Tewkesbury, North Cotswolds Hospital, and Cheltenham Hospitals. The department provides inpatient, outpatient and community orthotic care for a wide variety of patients. There is a complex mix of adult and paediatric MDTs and extended practice clinics which provide a great opportunity to be exposed to interesting and varied caseloads.

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities:

Ensure the delivery of high-quality care for all patients and the smooth running of the service

Working closely with multi-disciplinary teams MDTs

Inputting and leading on initiatives within the service development plan

Conduct comprehensive assessment of patients to determine their orthotic needs

Develop and implement personalised orthotic treatment plans

Stay up to date with the latest advancements in orthotic technology and practices

Provide excellent patient care, education, and support throughout the treatment process

Assessing, measuring, casting, fitting, suppling, reviewing and adjusting orthoses as required

Maintaining appropriate clinical notes

The role will be instrumental in helping to develop and implement service improvements for the betterment of patients in Gloucester and surrounding areas.

The successful candidate will be supported with local, regional, and national training to develop their clinical skills to support the service. We aim to deliver a first-class service for users whilst applying the most advanced and exciting clinical and technical solutions available to patients.

Qualifications:

Either:

Certified Orthotist

HND Orthotics

BSc Orthotics

Must also be fully HCPC Registered.

Must hold a current and valid full drivers license

About us

Opcare, part of the AM Healthcare Group, is the largest supplier of prosthetic and orthotic services to the NHS. As a company we aim to continuously improve the services we deliver and develop those who work for us.

What do we offer

Competitive market salary

Industry leading training opportunities

Access to innovative scanning and 3D technology

Management development

Support to attend UK & Global clinical conferences

AM Healthcare Group Limited are an equal opportunities employer. We have a clear goal of driving diversity and inclusion across all operations of the group.

To apply please email your CV with a covering letter ASAP to recruitment@abilitymatters.com

For more details and additional vacancies please see our website www.amhealthcaregroup.com

Details

Date posted

30 June 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

E0053-25-0007-GLO

Job locations

Gloucestershire Royal Nhs Trust

Great Western Road

Gloucester

GL1 3NN


Vale Hospital

Lister Road

Dursley

Gloucestershire

GL11 4BA


Stroud General Hospital

Trinity Road

Stroud

Gloucestershire

GL5 2HY


Cirencester Hospital

Trinity Road

Cirencester

GL7 1UY


North Cotswolds Hospital

Stow Road

Moreton-in-marsh

Gloucestershire

GL56 0DS


Job description

Job responsibilities

Working at Gloucester Royal and Community Hospitals

Opcares Gloucester services cover orthotic clinics in Gloucester Royal, Stroud, The Vale, Cirencester, Tewkesbury, North Cotswolds Hospital, and Cheltenham Hospitals. The department provides inpatient, outpatient and community orthotic care for a wide variety of patients. There is a complex mix of adult and paediatric MDTs and extended practice clinics which provide a great opportunity to be exposed to interesting and varied caseloads.

Job Summary:

We are currently seeking an experienced orthotist who is looking for an opportunity to develop their career and be a part of our dynamic service in Gloucester.

The role will involve working with a complex clinical case load and will present exciting opportunities to develop clinical and leadership skillsets.

The role includes both independent working and a couple of times a month, working in clinics alongside the Clinical Lead who this role reports to.

Key Responsibilities:

Ensure the delivery of high-quality care for all patients and the smooth running of the service

Working closely with multi-disciplinary teams (MDTs)

Inputting and leading on initiatives within the service development plan

Conduct comprehensive assessment of patients to determine their orthotic needs

Develop and implement personalised orthotic treatment plans

Stay up to date with the latest advancements in orthotic technology and practices

Provide excellent patient care, education, and support throughout the treatment process

Assessing, measuring, casting, fitting, suppling, reviewing and adjusting orthoses as required

Maintaining appropriate clinical notes

The role will be instrumental in helping to develop and implement service improvements for the betterment of patients in Gloucester and surrounding areas.

The successful candidate will be supported with local, regional, and national training to develop their clinical skills to support the service. We aim to deliver a first-class service for users whilst applying the most advanced and exciting clinical and technical solutions available to patients.

Qualifications:

Either:

Certified Orthotist

HND Orthotics

BSc Orthotics

Must also be fully HCPC Registered.

Must hold a current and valid full drivers license

Job description

Job responsibilities

Working at Gloucester Royal and Community Hospitals

Opcares Gloucester services cover orthotic clinics in Gloucester Royal, Stroud, The Vale, Cirencester, Tewkesbury, North Cotswolds Hospital, and Cheltenham Hospitals. The department provides inpatient, outpatient and community orthotic care for a wide variety of patients. There is a complex mix of adult and paediatric MDTs and extended practice clinics which provide a great opportunity to be exposed to interesting and varied caseloads.

Job Summary:

We are currently seeking an experienced orthotist who is looking for an opportunity to develop their career and be a part of our dynamic service in Gloucester.

The role will involve working with a complex clinical case load and will present exciting opportunities to develop clinical and leadership skillsets.

The role includes both independent working and a couple of times a month, working in clinics alongside the Clinical Lead who this role reports to.

Key Responsibilities:

Ensure the delivery of high-quality care for all patients and the smooth running of the service

Working closely with multi-disciplinary teams (MDTs)

Inputting and leading on initiatives within the service development plan

Conduct comprehensive assessment of patients to determine their orthotic needs

Develop and implement personalised orthotic treatment plans

Stay up to date with the latest advancements in orthotic technology and practices

Provide excellent patient care, education, and support throughout the treatment process

Assessing, measuring, casting, fitting, suppling, reviewing and adjusting orthoses as required

Maintaining appropriate clinical notes

The role will be instrumental in helping to develop and implement service improvements for the betterment of patients in Gloucester and surrounding areas.

The successful candidate will be supported with local, regional, and national training to develop their clinical skills to support the service. We aim to deliver a first-class service for users whilst applying the most advanced and exciting clinical and technical solutions available to patients.

Qualifications:

Either:

Certified Orthotist

HND Orthotics

BSc Orthotics

Must also be fully HCPC Registered.

Must hold a current and valid full drivers license

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Either:
  • Certified Orthotist
  • HND Orthotics
  • BSc Orthotics
  • HCPC Registered.
  • Must hold a current and valid full drivers license
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Either:
  • Certified Orthotist
  • HND Orthotics
  • BSc Orthotics
  • HCPC Registered.
  • Must hold a current and valid full drivers license

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Opcare under Ability Matters Group

Address

Gloucestershire Royal Nhs Trust

Great Western Road

Gloucester

GL1 3NN


Employer's website

https://www.opcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Opcare under Ability Matters Group

Address

Gloucestershire Royal Nhs Trust

Great Western Road

Gloucester

GL1 3NN


Employer's website

https://www.opcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

HR Administrator

Amy Jones

recruitment@abilitymatters.com

Details

Date posted

30 June 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

E0053-25-0007-GLO

Job locations

Gloucestershire Royal Nhs Trust

Great Western Road

Gloucester

GL1 3NN


Vale Hospital

Lister Road

Dursley

Gloucestershire

GL11 4BA


Stroud General Hospital

Trinity Road

Stroud

Gloucestershire

GL5 2HY


Cirencester Hospital

Trinity Road

Cirencester

GL7 1UY


North Cotswolds Hospital

Stow Road

Moreton-in-marsh

Gloucestershire

GL56 0DS


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