Orthotic Support Practitioner
At a glance
- Band
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 20/08/2026
- Closes
- 01/09/2026
Sponsorship verdict
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Role summary
This role involves assisting orthotists in providing services to clients requiring orthotic treatment. The post holder will undertake specified activities within a broad framework set by Orthotists, taking some responsibility for their own workload. They will uphold safety and quality standards, prioritizing clients and protecting them from harm. The role requires demonstrating NHS values and commitment to professional development, working under the supervision of the Senior Orthotists team and Orthotics Service Manager.
Key responsibilities
- Assist orthotists in providing services to clients requiring orthotic treatment.
- Undertake specified activities as part of a total treatment plan devised by an Orthotist.
- Take some responsibility for own workload within a broad framework laid down by Orthotists.
- Uphold fundamental standards of safety and quality, putting clients first.
- Work with supervision and support from the Senior Orthotists team and Consultant Orthotist/Orthotics Service Manager.
Essential criteria
- oEnglish GCSE (Grades 4-9) or equivalent
- oUnderstand of the role of orthotics with a range of appropriate clients
Desirable criteria
- oThree A-Levels or NVQ3 or equivalent level 3 qualification(s)
- oAbility to work flexibility across areas according to service need
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 3 at £24,625 – £25,674 a year, across England.
This advert: £25,760 – £27,476 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Job summary
The post holder will assist orthotists in providing a service to clients requiring orthotic treatment.
Any direct work undertaken by the Orthotics Support Practitioner will be part of a total treatment plan devised by the Orthotist.
The Orthotics Support Practitioner will undertake the specified activities listed in the job description and will take some responsibility for his or her own workload, within a broad framework laid down by the Orthotists.
The post holder will uphold the fundamental standards of safety and quality, always putting the clients first and protecting them from harm.
The post Holder will demonstrate the values of the NHS and commitment to personal and professional development.
The Orthotist is responsible for the Orthotics Support Practitioner Practitioner's work and the welfare of clients.
Main duties of the job
To work with supervision and support from the Senior Orthotists team and the Consultant Orthotist/Orthotics Service Manager, providing a supportive role to the orthotist team.
About us
The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the West Midlands providing primary, acute and community services and we are incredibly proud of the diversity of both our staff and the communities we serve. We are building a workforce that can help us to fulfil our values, improve the quality of care for patients,
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