Orthotic Technician in Basingstoke

The Orthotics department at Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an organised technically capable individual for the role of Orthotic Technician within our team. The Orthotic department has a clinical and workshop facility in the therapy department, and uses a variety of manufacturing techniques including CNC technology. The core function of the service is the integrated working practice between a skilled technician and our Orthotists in delivering compassionate excellence to our service users. The department is well respected in the Trust for its orthotic service delivery.

Main duties of the job:

• The role comprises of the fabrication of a wide range of bespoke medical devices 'orthoses'.
• Relevant experience within a similar environment would be desirable; however, training both internal and external would be provided.
• The post holder will be able to demonstrate excellent hand skills with an attention to detail while working under pressure to meet the department's service demands.
• The post holder will be working as part of an established orthotic team and will be working in all areas of the manufacture process.
• The Orthotic service provides the assessment and provision of equipment and ongoing care for individuals requiring external bracing supports.
• This key role within the team would suit a technically efficient person with good hand, machine and manufacturing skills.
• The successful candidate will have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively within a multi-disciplinary team working closely with clinical and administrative staff.
• Prospective short-listed candidates will be invited to undergo a practical skills evaluation as part of the interview process.

Working for our organisation:

Our vision is to provide outstanding care for every patient. Patient care is at the heart of what we do at our three sites: Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester and Andover War Memorial Hospital. Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides medical and surgical services to a population of approximately 600,000 people across Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire.

We understand relocating can be a big step. Hampshire Hospitals may be able to provide accommodation options for successful candidates, depending on availability. If this is something you would like to explore please contact Southern Housing on 02080 360017.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities:

• Responsible for the day-to-day fabrication of orthoses, while maintaining and improving technical standards.
• To manufacture, repair and modify all types of orthoses to the required departmental standards and in a safe and cost-effective manner.
• Ensure all finished items are correct to technical specifications supplied and that the required standards of quality, safety and workmanship are maintained.
• Carry out tasks in priority order as detailed by the orthotist and report back on the progression of the manufacture of this work.
• Responsible for own safe practice in the workshop for machinery and hand tools.
• Responsible for maintaining or cleaning own or shared tool kit and equipment, and reporting any known faults.

Person specification:

• Qualifications: 5 GCSEs including Maths, English and a science or engineering subject, NVQ3 or equivalent in Engineering, ECDL or equivalent.
• Experience: Experience within a manufacturing/workshop environment, experience in the use and handling of tools, experience gained within the NHS.
• Knowledge: Good knowledge in the use of hand tools.

Our Commitment to Inclusion:

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion in both the delivery of our services and the recruitment and management of our staff. We welcome applications from everyone who has the skills, experience and values required for the role, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity.

Happy to Talk Flexible Working:

We are committed to supporting flexible ways of working and will consider all requests for flexible and part-time working wherever service needs allow.

Keeping Patients Safe:

At Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, patient safety is our highest priority. We recommend that staff are vaccinated against COVID-19 and understand that we continue to care for patients who are COVID-19 positive within our services.

Probationary Period:

All new employees will be required to complete a six-month probationary period as part of their employment with the Trust.

Tackling Climate Change:

Hampshire Hospitals aims to embed sustainability and net zero carbon principles into the delivery of care across all its services.