Senior OrthotistNHS

Job summary

The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Hospital Oswestry is looking to recruit a senior experienced B7 Orthotist on a permanent contract. The position is to work within a large established NHS team alongside colleagues providing a high level of Orthotics clinical care. Previous extensive experience is required in diabetes, with this role working predominantly in diabetic foot care and provision.

RJAH has an on-site manufacturing workshop, orthotic clinical assistants and prides itself on the level of care provided to our patients.

The dept has a full governance structure, along with supported training and learning for the team.

The service provides a total range of orthoses for a large number of medical conditions.

Main duties of the job

The role will be working in a large clinical NHS team prescribing a full extensive range of orthoses and Orthotics advice and guidance to patients. Particular experience is required in diabetic foot care and essential experience of MDT working in this clinical area, working alongside podiatrists, endocrinologists, vascular consultants and diabetic nurses.

The role will also require elements of teaching for both under graduate students, apprentices, and other health care colleagues, as well as being involved in clinical audit and service development.

Job description

The full range and duties of the role are detailed din the attached job description.

We welcome all calls and visits to enable the opportunity for you to find out more about RJAH. Contacts would be to:

Jane Dewsbury Orthotics Service Manager- [email protected]

Cathy Jones Orthotics Clinical lead - [email protected]

Emma Bonnick Orthotics Clinical Lead - [email protected]

or 01691 404442

About us

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, 69% of our staff would recommend the Trust as a place to work and 91% 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.

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.