Apprenticeship Opportunity – Orthotist (Degree Level 6 Prosthetics and Orthotics)
We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity to join the Orthotics Service at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, with the chance to train as a qualified Prosthetist/Orthotist through a fully funded degree apprenticeship.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a highly motivated, enthusiastic individual with a passion for healthcare and a strong interest in Orthotics—supporting patients to improve mobility, function, and quality of life through expert clinical care and innovative orthotic provision.
About the Service
At OUH, our Orthotics Service sits at the heart of rehabilitation and long-term condition management, delivering patient-centred care across acute, community, and specialist settings. Our work focuses on:
Clinical assessment and gait analysis
Technical design and prescription of orthoses (bracing and external supports)
Provision, fitting, and review of a wide range of orthotic devices
Supporting patients with complex neurological, musculoskeletal, and paediatric needs
While this apprenticeship includes exposure to Prosthetics, the role will have a strong Orthotics focus, reflecting the breadth and impact of the orthotic service within OUH.
You will be joining a forward-thinking, supportive multidisciplinary team of Orthotists, technicians, administrators, and clinicians who are committed to delivering exceptional patient care and continuous service development.
Main Duties of the Job
You will work closely with our Orthotics team to:
Support patient assessments and treatment planning
Assist in the design, fitting, and review of orthoses
Gain experience across a wide variety of clinical areas, including:
Specialist multidisciplinary clinics
Acute hospital wards
Community clinics
Paediatric services, including Orthopaedics and specialist schools
You will have the opportunity to work with diverse patient groups and complex conditions, making a meaningful difference every day.
We are looking for someone who is:
Highly enthusiastic and motivated, with a genuine passion for Orthotics
Interested in delivering high-quality, patient-centred healthcare
A strong communicator and team player
Eager to learn and develop within a dynamic clinical environment
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. Find out more here www.ouh.nhs.uk
The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.
Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel .
Training and Development
As an Apprentice Prosthetist/Orthotist, you will:
Undertake the University of Derby BSc (Hons) Prosthetics and Orthotics degree apprenticeship (fully funded)
Primarily be based within OUH clinical environments, gaining hands-on experience
Attend the University of Derby online lectures and short intensive study blocks (approximately one week per year)
Be fully supported by experienced clinicians and technical teams throughout your training
This structured programme provides a unique blend of academic study and real-world clinical practice, enabling you to develop into a confident and skilled Orthotist
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