Orthotist | Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
It is primarily a clinical role treating both inpatients and outpatients in a variety of clinics.
With over 19,000 staff,we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH
Nottingham University Hospitals is a regional Trauma and Spinal centre; it is one of the UK’s largest teaching hospitals.
The Orthotics department aims to provide the most efficient and effective care to patients, to set new standards in orthotic treatment and to constantly improve to meet the demands of our users. The department has a strong focus on staff well-being, with regular supervision, access to educational courses and time out for well-being sessions.
The successful candidate will form part of a team of 10 Orthotists, 2 assistants, 6 technicians and 6 administrators. There is an on-site workshop with CAD-CAM scanner and milling machine. The clinicians have access to a Rodin and I-pad scanner.It is an innovative team who work closely with orthotic companies and the wider Trust to develop new ways of effectively treating patients. The majority of clinical activity will be at the Queens Medical Centre Campus, in a new custom build department and City Hospital campuses, although work in the community may be required.
Applicants must be HCPC registered and preferably members of BAPO.
If you would like to join this friendly, well-supported, dynamic orthotic team at NUH and gain experience working in a busy acute hospital, as well as develop your leadership skills, we would welcome your application for the above post.
In addition to the above summary please familiarise yourself with the full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert.
This advert closes on Thursday 26 Sep 2024