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Main area
Orthotics
Grade
Band 7
Contract
Fixed term: 12 months (flexible working considered)
Hours
  • Part time
  • Flexible working
24 hours per week (Flexible Working considered)
Job ref
279-7063622-MAY25
Employer
279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
St Richard's Hospital
Town
Chichester
Salary
£47,810 - £54,710 per annum pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
10/06/2025 23:59

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279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust logo

Senior Orthotist

Band 7

 About our Trust

At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute Trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.

 Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to always put our Patient First .  In fact our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto and you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme  for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves. 

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex. 

 

Job overview

To provide high-quality person-centred care which always considers people's safety, privacy and dignity using advanced clinical knowledge that is evidence based.

 

To undertake independent assessment and management of service users to incorporate pharmacological considerations, where appropriate making complex clinical decisions regarding service user management and clinical outcomes.


To provide advanced clinical advice, leadership and support ensuring the needs of the service are met by exercising and demonstrating high levels of clinical judgement, critical analysis and advanced decision-making skills.

 

To manage change, to monitor and improve standards through evidence-based practice, clinical audit, research and education. To promote and demonstrate best practice by integrating evidence into practice

 

 

 

 

Main duties of the job

To work within BAPO standards, comply with orthotics service procedures and MHRA legislation at all times. To provide expert advice and knowledge to other services and professionals within the trust where an orthotic device might be indicated e.g. support and advice to ICRTs and wards.

To provide Orthotics outpatient clinics for St Richard's Hospital, Worthing Hospital, and Paediatric clinics for partner organisations.

Please note that if you currently work for another NHS Trust or UHSussex and you are applying to accept this position as a secondment opportunity, before applying you must seek agreement and authorisation from your current Trust/Manager. Secondments can’t be agreed without this approval. If you are unable to gain approval you should refrain from applying unless you wish to take this role as a fixed term position. 

Working for our organisation

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme  for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves. 

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

Candidate Information Pack: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Key Working Relationships

 

·       Service users, Families, Carers

·      Trust Staff

·       AHP — Physiotherapists

·       Nursing and Quality Management Executive

·       Medical staff

·       Hospital / Community Matron ICRT team / Spinal Team

·       Specialist Services Teams - MSK/ Podiatry/Physiotherapy   

·       Primary Care

·       Social Care Professionals

·       Voluntary Long Term Conditions Team

Person specification

Registration

Essential criteria
  • • Registered practitioner to degree/diploma level supplemented by minimum PG dip (120 credits) plus MA/MSc or working towards in a relevant subject or demonstrable extensive experience in the relevant speciality.
  • HCPC Registration
Desirable criteria
  • • Previous experience at band 6 level within Orthotics setting
  • • Specialist knowledge of relevant pathology and treatment concepts, in line with evidence-based practice

Skills and knowledge

Essential criteria
  • • Able to communicate effectively with patients, carers and staff
  • • Proven specialist clinical skills in speciality
Desirable criteria
  • • Experience of teaching and staff development in a clinical setting.
  • • Previous experience at band 6 level within Orthotics setting
  • • Evidence of Relevant continuous professional development

Equality and Diversity

Essential criteria
  • Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
  • Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Veteran AwareApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardDisability confident employerStep into healthHappy to Talk Flexible Working

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Application numbers

This advert has been capped for a limited number of applications; therefore, it will close once the cap has been reached. We therefore encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible if you are interested in this post to prevent you from missing out on applying for this opportunity.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Bob Dennes
Job title
General Manager, MSK
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07826903890
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