Orthotist, Band 5 / Band 6

We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated Orthotist to join our growing team in Somerset. Within this role, you will assess, design and fit orthoses to support patients with a wide range of physical challenges, improving their mobility, function and quality of life. You'll work closely within a multidisciplinary team, working across the county at both Yeovil District Hospital and Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton. We also hold clinics at other sites including South Petherton Community Hospital and at a school in the area. In particular, you will play a key role in the Diabetic MDT clinics which take place at both Yeovil and Musgrove Park, and provide cover for the wards at acute sites. We also hold MDT clinics in paediatrics and for neurological patients, so your caseload will be varied. We offer a very supportive working environment with plenty of opportunities for CPD and to develop your clinical and leadership skills. We also have two apprentices currently within the team, and regularly support work experience and other students so providing education and training is a key part of this role. The role is B5 or B6 depending upon your stage in your career. If you are newly or recently qualified then you will be taken through a period of preceptorship. B6 will be considered for those with more clinical experience, usually having worked as an Orthotist for at least two years.,

• Provide a high standard of orthotic assessment and provision to a wide range of patients.
• Work across sites in Somerset, and provide inpatient cover across these sites.
• Provide specialist advice regarding the assessment, diagnosis and treatment for patients referred to the service.
• Participate in the development of the orthotics service across sites in Somerset.
• Actively participate in own development, and the development of others via clinical supervision, support and training to peers, learners and other health professionals as needed.
• Provide an advisory service to patients, carers, other health care professionals and the primary healthcare team including GPs.
• Be responsible for the safe and correct use of equipment within the department.
• Participate in research and audit.
  
  As a Trust we are proud of the excellent service the orthotics team delivers to our patients. As an employer, we recognise that our colleagues, truly are our greatest asset and we are committed to supporting them to achieve a rewarding and satisfying career.
Would you like to work in one of the most desirable places within the UK? Working here in Somerset you can soak up all that the idyllic countryside has to offer with our areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines. You get to enjoy these perks whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London. There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable. You get to experience the best of both in Somerset, the countryside and the cosmopolitan -- there is truly something for everyone! Please note that pay scales are dependent on NHS experience.