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Reference: E0445-26-0000
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for Full-Time Senior Orthotist to join our established clinical team working in partnership with the Yorkshire NHS contracts we provide. The Yorkshire role provides an ideal opportunity for the successful candidate to further enhance their clinical skills and knowledge in Orthotics by working in and helping develop services, specifically in the Harrogate area.
You will join a well-established team of 11 Orthotists where you will provide a senior role, working alongside senior and junior members of the team sharing knowledge across our network. You will be well supported and provided with a range of development opportunities meaning your sole focus will not be limited to clinical activity but also engaging with the wider business. Strong team working, confidence and the enthusiasm to further your clinical career are key attributes for this role.
Main duties of the job
This role involves working predominantly within the Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust, working autonomously to clinically assess and treat a variety of different conditions, using the full extent of your clinical knowledge and current evidence-based practices.
You will have the opportunity to work in MDT settings where you will develop strong relationships with a wide range of AHP colleagues. Additionally, knowing the importance of self-development, CPD time will be provided, and you will provide a key role in supporting the development of the service, to ensure we maximise clinical and patient outcomes.
Steeper will commit to developing your skills further through varied training opportunities both online and in person. We may also ask you to be involved in wider company initiatives such as our Best Practice, Product Evaluation and Innovation Forum Groups, or assisting in new product development, meaning your career with Steeper could be broader and more dynamic than your clinical role alone.
About us
Steeper Group is a true leader in the Orthotic, Prosthetic and Assistive Technology products. In the past 100 years we have grown to become one of the UKs largest suppliers. Steepers vision is to create lifes turning points, together. We aim to do this by delivering innovative prosthetic, orthotic and assistive technology products and responsive clinical services.
Details
Date posted
01 October 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
E0445-26-0000
Job locations
Steeper
Harrogate District Hospital
Lancaster Park Rd
Harrogate
HG2 7SX
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide high quality orthotic care, demonstrating a wide range of knowledge and experience in distinct areas of practice that can be specialist in nature.
To cast, measure, fit and deliver a well-fitting orthosis, and maintain the fit and mechanical integrity of the orthosis while meeting the clinical needs of the patient.
To work as part of the multidisciplinary team at each centre. To act in a professional manner at all times to other members of the team, the patients and their families.
To participate in the areas covered by Clinical Governance, including clinical audit and evidence-based research.
To participate in all activities as directed by your orthotic manager or another member of the Company management team.
To interact with patients, assess their orthotic needs and using your clinical skills meet the needs of the patient, asking for advice and help from your colleagues as necessary.
Carry a full patient caseload covering all areas of orthotics and complexity of treatment.
Take accurate measures of any patient requiring an orthosis.
Take and where possible rectify a plaster cast of the patient and produce a well-fitting orthosis with minimum remakes.
Align the orthosis to allow optimum gait for the patient and deliver the orthosis within the agreed contract time at the orthotic service centre.
Be aware of the Companys Quality system, and your responsibilities contained therein, and ensure that all paperwork and job sheets are filled out correctly legibly and promptly.
Ensure that all paperwork is up to date and facilitate in the resolution of any invoicing and payment difficulties.
Ensure any stock removed from the store is correctly booked out and allocated to a job sheet. Help the technicians manufacture the orthosis by writing out clear and concise instructions and discussing any unusual requests directly with them. Any change from standard manufacturing techniques is subject to the risk assessment process.
Ensure that your technical knowledge is kept up to date by maintaining current awareness of the latest techniques and componentry, and by working together with the technicians to ensure a full understanding of the manufacturing and repair processes.
To abide by the Companys health and safety policy while working in the workshop, stores and plaster room ensuring your own safety and that of your colleagues.
Ensure that all clinical records are kept for every patient in the format recommended by the Profession and the orthotic service centre. To maintain patient confidentiality and adhere to the data protection act, ensuring that all patient records are kept secure at all times.
Work as part of the multidisciplinary team, respecting the role that each team member has to play and taking the lead role in prescribing.
Take the lead in identifying areas that require auditing and working with other members of the team ensure that the requirements of evidence-based practice and other clinical governance issues are being met.
Be aware of the Contract style operated at each centre and ensure that your working practices conform to meet both the standards promoted by the Company and the requirements of the contract.
Identify areas of possible improvement in the service provision and highlight those to your orthotic manager. To be aware of the day to day running of the service and be able to deputise for the Manager should that be required.
Undertake the supervision of P&O students and more junior members of staff and help and support them to achieve their potential as senior orthotists.
Be able, and willing, to lecture to undergraduate P&O students and other healthcare professionals on the roles and responsibilities of an orthotist.
Be capable of undertaking a presentation of behalf of the Company.
With a positive approach and attitude show initiative and enthusiasm, and demonstrate that you are undertaking continuing professional development and filling your working day in a productive manner.
As well as show attributes within our Best people Scheme:
-Eager to listen to patients, customers, colleagues
-Have a positive Can do mentality
-Want to develop themselves and the business
-Are happy to help others and be part of a team
-Have integrity, honesty and loyalty
-Are passionate about Quality and Right First time
-Deliver objectives in line with the vision
The above details are not exclusive or exhaustive and you may be called on, from time to time, to perform other tasks as directed by your Manager to ensure the smooth and efficient running of your department.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide high quality orthotic care, demonstrating a wide range of knowledge and experience in distinct areas of practice that can be specialist in nature.
To cast, measure, fit and deliver a well-fitting orthosis, and maintain the fit and mechanical integrity of the orthosis while meeting the clinical needs of the patient.
To work as part of the multidisciplinary team at each centre. To act in a professional manner at all times to other members of the team, the patients and their families.
To participate in the areas covered by Clinical Governance, including clinical audit and evidence-based research.
To participate in all activities as directed by your orthotic manager or another member of the Company management team.
To interact with patients, assess their orthotic needs and using your clinical skills meet the needs of the patient, asking for advice and help from your colleagues as necessary.
Carry a full patient caseload covering all areas of orthotics and complexity of treatment.
Take accurate measures of any patient requiring an orthosis.
Take and where possible rectify a plaster cast of the patient and produce a well-fitting orthosis with minimum remakes.
Align the orthosis to allow optimum gait for the patient and deliver the orthosis within the agreed contract time at the orthotic service centre.
Be aware of the Companys Quality system, and your responsibilities contained therein, and ensure that all paperwork and job sheets are filled out correctly legibly and promptly.
Ensure that all paperwork is up to date and facilitate in the resolution of any invoicing and payment difficulties.
Ensure any stock removed from the store is correctly booked out and allocated to a job sheet. Help the technicians manufacture the orthosis by writing out clear and concise instructions and discussing any unusual requests directly with them. Any change from standard manufacturing techniques is subject to the risk assessment process.
Ensure that your technical knowledge is kept up to date by maintaining current awareness of the latest techniques and componentry, and by working together with the technicians to ensure a full understanding of the manufacturing and repair processes.
To abide by the Companys health and safety policy while working in the workshop, stores and plaster room ensuring your own safety and that of your colleagues.
Ensure that all clinical records are kept for every patient in the format recommended by the Profession and the orthotic service centre. To maintain patient confidentiality and adhere to the data protection act, ensuring that all patient records are kept secure at all times.
Work as part of the multidisciplinary team, respecting the role that each team member has to play and taking the lead role in prescribing.
Take the lead in identifying areas that require auditing and working with other members of the team ensure that the requirements of evidence-based practice and other clinical governance issues are being met.
Be aware of the Contract style operated at each centre and ensure that your working practices conform to meet both the standards promoted by the Company and the requirements of the contract.
Identify areas of possible improvement in the service provision and highlight those to your orthotic manager. To be aware of the day to day running of the service and be able to deputise for the Manager should that be required.
Undertake the supervision of P&O students and more junior members of staff and help and support them to achieve their potential as senior orthotists.
Be able, and willing, to lecture to undergraduate P&O students and other healthcare professionals on the roles and responsibilities of an orthotist.
Be capable of undertaking a presentation of behalf of the Company.
With a positive approach and attitude show initiative and enthusiasm, and demonstrate that you are undertaking continuing professional development and filling your working day in a productive manner.
As well as show attributes within our Best people Scheme:
-Eager to listen to patients, customers, colleagues
-Have a positive Can do mentality
-Want to develop themselves and the business
-Are happy to help others and be part of a team
-Have integrity, honesty and loyalty
-Are passionate about Quality and Right First time
-Deliver objectives in line with the vision
The above details are not exclusive or exhaustive and you may be called on, from time to time, to perform other tasks as directed by your Manager to ensure the smooth and efficient running of your department.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HPCP registered
- Minimum 3 years clinical experience working as a Orthotist
- BSc Hons in Prosthetic and Orthotics or equivalent
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HPCP registered
- Minimum 3 years clinical experience working as a Orthotist
- BSc Hons in Prosthetic and Orthotics or equivalent
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This 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.
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 Check
This 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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Steeper Group
Address
Steeper
Harrogate District Hospital
Lancaster Park Rd
Harrogate
HG2 7SX
United Kingdom
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Employer details
Employer name
Steeper Group
Address
Steeper
Harrogate District Hospital
Lancaster Park Rd
Harrogate
HG2 7SX
United Kingdom