An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic HCPC-registered Orthotist to join the established Orthotics and Podiatry Service within NHS Forth Valley.
You will work as an autonomous practitioner managing a diverse and complex caseload, providing assessment, diagnosis and treatment for patients across a range of clinical areas including musculoskeletal conditions, diabetes and high-risk foot, neurological conditions and rehabilitation. You will be involved in the provision and review of a wide range of orthotic interventions including insoles, footwear adaptations and lower limb orthoses.
The post holder will deliver care across a variety of community settings including health centres, community hospitals and patients’ homes, and therefore must be flexible and able to work across multiple locations within Forth Valley.
Development Opportunity
This post offers a strong developmental opportunity for an Orthotist looking to progress their clinical and leadership skills within a supportive and forward-thinking service.
You will be supported to:
Further develop advanced clinical assessment and decision-making skills
Gain experience in managing more complex and specialist caseloads
Contribute to supervision, mentorship and student education
Engage in continuing professional development (CPD) aligned to service priorities
Develop skills in audit, quality improvement and clinical governance
We actively support staff to pursue development opportunities and build capability within the service, with a focus on creating sustainable career pathways within Orthotics.
Service Transformation
NHS Forth Valley is currently progressing a programme of service redesign and transformation across Podiatry and Orthotics to improve access, patient flow and quality of care.
As part of this, the successful candidate will:
Contribute to the modernisation of Orthotics services, including pathway redesign and demand/capacity alignment
Support the development of integrated working across Orthotics and Podiatry services
Participate in service improvement initiatives, including new models of care and digital developments
Contribute to data collection, audit and service evaluation to support ongoing transformation
Work collaboratively with wider MDT partners to improve patient experience and outcomes
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a service that is evolving to meet future population needs, with a strong focus on innovation, sustainability and person-centred care.
Role Responsibilities
As a Band 6 clinician, you will:
Manage a complex caseload with a high level of clinical autonomy
Contribute to clinical decision-making and prioritisation of referrals
Support and supervise junior staff and students as appropriate
Contribute to service development, audit and quality improvement initiatives
Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to deliver person-centred care
Essential Requirements
We are looking for an individual with:
HCPC registration as an Orthotist
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
The ability to effectively plan and manage workload
A commitment to continuous professional development and improving patient outcomes
Ability and willingness to travel throughout the area of service delivery is essential for this post
Informal enquiries are encouraged and welcomed. Scott McNab AHP Coordinator Podiatry & Orthotics [email protected] 07944 096776 Informal visits to the service can be arranged.
As from 1/4/26, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will be reducing from 37 to 36 hours per week. Part time hours will be reduced pro-rata. However, there will be a corresponding increase in the hourly rate so that pay will not be affected.
The duties of this post require the successful candidate to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. More information on this scheme can be found at www.disclosurescotland.co.uk
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applicants who require sponsorship to work in the UK are advised to carefully review the eligibility criteria for the Skilled Worker or Health and Care Worker visa routes. NHS Forth Valley may be able to offer sponsorship for certain roles, provided the post meets the minimum salary threshold and any other required criteria. If you are currently working in the UK on a Skilled Worker visa, transitional arrangements may apply. Please note that sponsorship is not guaranteed and is assessed on a case-by-case basis following interview and at the commencement of pre-employment checks. For further information on visa requirements and sponsorship eligibility, please refer to the UK Government guidance.
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NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
