The closing date is 12th Jul 2026
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Anticipated Interview date(s) 21.07.26
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Job summary
Are you interested in technology and how it can be used in healthcare? Do you have a creative side and enjoy being hands on? Are you ready to learn new skills? If so a career in Orthotics and Prosthetics may be for you.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for the right individual to join our team of specialised clinicians, technicians and administrators and undertake an apprenticeship to become an Orthotic and Prosthetic technician.
The apprenticeship will involve 1 day per week study with Derby University for 18 months, leading to a Level 3 qualification and a permanent post at Band 4 in our technical team. The remaining 4 days you will work with our senior technicians to learn how to manufacture orthoses and prostheses for people of all ages where the item you make can improve function and mobility, reduce pain and enhance quality of life.
Please note you will be paid as a band 3 annex 30 during this apprenticeship.
We have the full range of manufacturing facilities on site, including 2 workshops and facilities for thermoplastic draping and acrylic resin carbon fibre laminations. The building also includes clinical space, a gym, casting and plaster rooms and state of the art storage for a wide range of prosthetic and orthotic components.
We are a small specialised multidisciplinary team with plenty of opportunity to extend your skills and knowledge beyond the apprenticeship into more senior roles.
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Main duties, tasks & skills required
To support both prosthetic and orthotic lead technicians in producing bespoke devices as determined by orthotic and prosthetic clinical teams.
To support both the prosthetic and orthotic lead technicians in the repair and adaptation of prosthetic and orthotic devices and specialist footwear.
To provide cover for the prosthetic and orthotic lead technicians during periods of absence or annual leave.
To provide technical advice and information in the absence of the orthotic and prosthetic lead technicians, communicating with office staff, clinicians and the public.
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About us
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust provides joined-up mental and physical healthcare for around two million people across our communities. With over 13,000 staff working in the community and local hospitals, we deliver care at every stage of life, helping people live their best and healthiest lives.
Our mental health services include community-based support and early intervention in psychosis (EIP) for both adults and young people, alongside a network of specialist inpatient wards covering forensic, learning disability, eating disorder and older person's care.
We deliver extensive physical health services too, from urgent community response teams helping frail and older patients remain safely at home, to hospitals at home teams providing acute-level care in familiar surroundings. Our neurological services offer rehabilitation and treatment for conditions including Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's Disease, Motor Neurone Disease, Head Injury, Cerebral Palsy and Stroke. Across Hampshire, our community hospitals provide inpatient rehabilitation as a step down from acute care, and our dedicated teams also staff Treetops Sexual Assault Referral Centre in Portsmouth, offering expert, compassionate support.
Everything we do is underpinned by our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect and excellence
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Job description
Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.
Please note this is the job description for the qualified role after completion of the apprenticeship. You do not need to have detailed knowledge of prosthetic and orthotic manufacture to apply as this will be taught during the apprenticeship. We would encourage you to read up about the profession and understand the difference between orthotics and prosthetics.
It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.
We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.
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Person specification
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Qualifications
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Essential
5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grades A-C or 4-9. Mathematics and English should be included OR National 5 or above in English, Maths and Science at Grade C and above.
For applicants where English is a second language, an IELTS score of at least 7.0 with no element below 6.5 is required.
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Desirable
Knowledge of common manufacturing techniques for plastics.
Knowledge of Health & Safety regulations pertaining to workshop environments
Knowledge of human biology and common pathologies.
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Experience
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Essential
Experience of working in a creative, workshop or engineering environment.
Experience with Microsoft applications
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Desirable
Experience of working in a multi-professional team
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Additional Criteria
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Essential
Ability to carry out assigned tasks effectively in a busy dynamic environment
Ability to work accurately, paying attention to detail while working to deadlines
Good communication skills showing empathy and tact
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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.
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For help with your application, contact:
Carol Mabey
[email protected]
07809688707
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Pay scheme
Agenda for Change
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Band
Band 3
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Salary
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£25760.00 to £27476.00 Yearly
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Contract
Apprenticeship
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Duration
2 Year(s)
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Working pattern
Full-Time
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Reference number
348-IOW-11587
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Job locations
St. Mary's Hospital (IOW)
Parkhurst Road
Newport
Isle of Wight
PO30 5TG
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Attachments
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Job Description
O&P Technician.docx – 146KB Opens in a new window
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Additional document 1
O&P Technician Apprentice Addendum.docx – 65KB Opens in a new window
Converted File O&P Technician Apprentice Addendum.docx.pdf – 57KB Opens in a new window
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Additional document 2
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