Band 7 Senior Orthotist

Job summaryTo deliver advanced orthotics assessment, advice and treatment of patients and act as a source of expertise to fellow clinicians, Trust managers, Healthcare Professionals and other services internal and external to the Trust as required.To lead in the advanced therapeutic assessment, management and treatment of orthotics patients, possibly with diverse presentations and complex physical and psychological conditions including pain and rheumatology to develop and deliver an individualised specialist treatment programme.To work under the supervision of consultants in clinic settings as and when or/if required and to assist in the 18 week targets. Site of working will be flexible based on the service need (A main site will be identified)To lead in the training and service development of clinical practice. To undertake clinical audits and evaluation of evidence-based practice, initiating/participating in research within specialist area.To use a high degree of analytical skills and judgment to plan, develop and implement strategic and operational management and delivery of the orthotics service, in collaboration with Lead therapist and Managers.To manage, supervise and appraise staff and students within the specialist areaMain duties of the jobTo lead within the Orthotics Team under the direction of the MSK Therapy Lead, providing specialist assessment, treatment and management of patients with complex physical and psychological presentations. Effectively manage a diverse caseload, balancing service delivery, patient needs and professional priorities.Lead, supervise and participate in evidence-based audit, research and service improvement activitiesUse advanced communication skills, including persuasion, negotiation and motivation, to address concerns, manage informal complaints and overcome barriers to communicationCommunicate effectively with patients, carers, multidisciplinary teams and external agencies to maximise rehabilitation outcomes and ensure understanding of conditions, treatment plans and the therapeutic process. Demonstrate empathy, reassurance and sensitivity when supporting patients, families and colleagues.Promote awareness of Orthotics through presentations, conferences, education events and partnership working. Lead and contribute to multidisciplinary meetings and case conferences, resolving complex or conflicting issues through effective verbal and written communication.Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills, negotiating priorities and maintaining effective working relationships.Provide day-to-day leadership, management and professional support within the specialist area, including staff supervision, appraisal, development and participation in recruitment processes.About usUniversity Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.DetailsDate posted11 September 2026Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 7Salary 49,387 to 56,515 a year ContractPermanentWorking pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number304-9018219Job locationsGood Hope HospitalRectory RdSutton ColdfieldWest MidlandsB75 7RRUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilities*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description* Job description Job responsibilities*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*Person Specification Qualifications EssentialGood standard of general education includingGCSE English and maths grade c or above* A Levels or equivalent qualification* Degree or diploma in Physiotherapy* Registered with HCPC* Evidence of CPD including recent post graduate training relevant to clinical specialityDesirableEvidence of leadership training* Fieldwork Educator's certificateor attendance at ClinicalEducators Course Experience EssentialSubstantial and relevant post-registrationexperience, providing a broad range ofexperience in core areas within a healthcaresetting.* Significant Experience in Orthotics withinvarious settings of the Orthotics field e.g.Acute / Specialist clinics Neuro/In patients* Highly developed professional clinical skills.* Experience of effective staff management andleadership* Interdisciplinary working.* Team/service development.* Implementation of change managementprinciples.* Experience of dealing with people who displayinappropriate behaviours e.g. verbal orphysical aggression, in sensitive andpotentially hostile situations.* Demonstration of specialist knowledge acrossa range of Physiotherapy procedures,practices and treatments, routine and nonroutine, requiring expertise within theparticular field.* Appropriate Theoretical and practicalexperience* An ability to cope with a range of complexoptions, find solutions, analyse, compare anddecide on an appropriate course of action.* Understanding of current legislation andapplication to Orthotics.* Attendance at postgraduate courses relevantto the clinical work.* Attendance at mandatory training* Evidence of in-service training* CPD portfolioDesirableExperience of conductingrecruitment and selectionprocedures* Experience of producing reports/ data analysis* Experience of conductingappraisals.* Team Leadership experience* Evidence of audit / R&D activityon a regular basis Additional Criteria EssentialDemonstrate enthusiasm and a desire toachieve* Demonstrate an interest in developing furtherexpertise within physiotherapy* Demonstrate a professional attitude* Demonstrate an interest in promotingOrthotics to health professionals and otheragencies.* An ability to prioritise and organise ownworkload* Proactive, innovative, creative, enthusiastic* Flexible* Ability to manage time and stress* Car driver. Able to meet the travelrequirements of the position* Flexible to work between sites* Participation in extended hours working Person Specification Qualifications EssentialGood standard of general education includingGCSE English and maths grade c or above* A Levels or equivalent qualification* Degree or diploma in Physiotherapy* Registered with HCPC* Evidence of CPD including recent post graduate training relevant to clinical specialityDesirableEvidence of leadership training* Fieldwork Educator's certificateor attendance at ClinicalEducators Course Experience EssentialSubstantial and relevant post-registrationexperience, providing a broad range ofexperience in core areas within a healthcaresetting.* Significant Experience in Orthotics withinvarious settings of the Orthotics field e.g.Acute / Specialist clinics Neuro/In patients* Highly developed professional clinical skills.* Experience of effective staff management andleadership* Interdisciplinary working.* Team/service development.* Implementation of change managementprinciples.* Experience of dealing with people who displayinappropriate behaviours e.g. verbal orphysical aggression, in sensitive andpotentially hostile situations.* Demonstration of specialist knowledge acrossa range of Physiotherapy procedures,practices and treatments, routine and nonroutine, requiring expertise within theparticular field.* Appropriate Theoretical and practicalexperience* An ability to cope with a range of complexoptions, find solutions, analyse, compare anddecide on an appropriate course of action.* Understanding of current legislation andapplication to Orthotics.* Attendance at postgraduate courses relevantto the clinical work.* Attendance at mandatory training* Evidence of in-service training* CPD portfolioDesirableExperience of conductingrecruitment and selectionprocedures* Experience of producing reports/ data analysis* Experience of conductingappraisals.* Team Leadership experience* Evidence of audit / R&D activityon a regular basis Additional Criteria EssentialDemonstrate enthusiasm and a desire toachieve* Demonstrate an interest in developing furtherexpertise within physiotherapy* Demonstrate a professional attitude* Demonstrate an interest in promotingOrthotics to health professionals and otheragencies.* An ability to prioritise and organise ownworkload* Proactive, innovative, creative, enthusiastic* Flexible* Ability to manage time and stress* Car driver. Able to meet the travelrequirements of the position* Flexible to work between sites* Participation in extended hours workingDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameUniversity Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation TrustAddressGood Hope HospitalRectory RdSutton ColdfieldWest MidlandsB75 7RRUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameUniversity Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation TrustAddressGood Hope HospitalRectory RdSutton ColdfieldWest MidlandsB75 7RRUnited KingdomEmployer's website