Opcare under Ability Matters Group

Orthotist

The closing date is 09 December 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 Staffordshire wide orthotic service.

The role will be based across Staffordshire covering our orthotic services in Stoke, Burton and Cannock. The successful applicant will work with an experienced clinical team, supportive administrative staff and have access to local workshop facilities and technicians for adjustments and alterations.

This role will provide an opportunity for an ambitious clinician to step into a position that will challenge them and provide opportunities to develop clinically across a range of practice areas. The role will be instrumental in helping to develop and implement service improvements for the betterment of patients in the Staffordshire area. The successful candidate will join an enthusiastic and busy team, and 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.

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 centre 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

Qualifications

Either

Certified Orthotist

HND Orthotic BSc Orthotics

About us

Opcare, part of the AM Healthcare, 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.

Looking to take the next step upwards in your career pathway?

Looking to join one of the fasting growing clinical service delivery companies in the UK?

Do you:

Want to join an organisation and team that believes in putting the patient first and focuses on improving the lives of individuals through innovation and service development?

Want to join a team that focuses on staff and people development?

Have access to innovative and emerging orthotic 3D print technologies?

What do we offer

Competitive market salary

Industry leading training opportunities

Access to innovative scanning and 3D technology

Management development

Access to UK & Global clinical conferences

Ability Matters Group Limited are an equal opportunities employer, we have a clear goal of driving diversity and inclusion across all operations of the group.

We are a Disability Confident committed employer.

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

09 September 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

E0053-25-Staff

Job locations

1 Clifford Street

Stoke-on-trent

ST1 3EN


Job description

Job responsibilities

We are currently seeking an experienced Orthotist who is looking for an opportunity to develop their career and be a part of our Staffordshire wide orthotic service.

The role will be based across Staffordshire covering our orthotic services in Stoke, Burton and Cannock. The successful applicant will work with an experienced clinical team, supportive administrative staff and have access to local workshop facilities and technicians for adjustments and alterations.

This role will provide an opportunity for an ambitious clinician to step into a position that will challenge them and provide opportunities to develop clinically across a range of practice areas. The role will be instrumental in helping to develop and implement service improvements for the betterment of patients in the Staffordshire area. The successful candidate will join an enthusiastic and busy team, and 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

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are currently seeking an experienced Orthotist who is looking for an opportunity to develop their career and be a part of our Staffordshire wide orthotic service.

The role will be based across Staffordshire covering our orthotic services in Stoke, Burton and Cannock. The successful applicant will work with an experienced clinical team, supportive administrative staff and have access to local workshop facilities and technicians for adjustments and alterations.

This role will provide an opportunity for an ambitious clinician to step into a position that will challenge them and provide opportunities to develop clinically across a range of practice areas. The role will be instrumental in helping to develop and implement service improvements for the betterment of patients in the Staffordshire area. The successful candidate will join an enthusiastic and busy team, and 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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Qualifications:
  • Either:
  • Certified Orthotist
  • HND Orthotics
  • BSc Orthotics
  • Must also be fully HCPC Registered
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Qualifications:
  • Either:
  • Certified Orthotist
  • HND Orthotics
  • BSc Orthotics
  • Must also be fully HCPC Registered

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

1 Clifford Street

Stoke-on-trent

ST1 3EN


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

Opcare under Ability Matters Group

Address

1 Clifford Street

Stoke-on-trent

ST1 3EN


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

09 September 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

E0053-25-Staff

Job locations

1 Clifford Street

Stoke-on-trent

ST1 3EN


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