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Orthotic Technician
Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
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Reference: 2413061
Job summary
King's Mill Hospital is proud to host a purpose-built orthotic manufacturing facility that supports our highly regarded in-house Orthotic Service. We are seeking a motivated and skilled Orthotic Technician to join our dedicated team, helping to manufacture and maintain bespoke orthotic devices that make a meaningful difference to patients' lives.
This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic individual with experience in a technical or manufacturing environment. Whether your background is in orthotic or prosthetic fabrication, engineering, manufacturing, or another related technical field, we welcome applications from candidates who can demonstrate practical skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to producing high-quality products.
Working within a supportive and experienced team, you will be involved in the manufacture, modification, servicing, and repair of custom-made medical devices. We are looking for someone who enjoys problem-solving, takes pride in their craftsmanship, and is keen to develop new skills.
Experience in prosthetic or orthotic manufacturing would be advantageous; however, candidates with transferable skills from other technical industries will be considered. Knowledge of plaster rectification, thermoplastic fabrication techniques, and CAD/CAM processes would be beneficial, although full training can be provided for the right candidate.
Main duties of the job
To understand the role in more detail, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.
About us
We are an award-winning NHS Foundation Trust working alongside health and social care colleagues across the county to provide acute and community healthcare services to more than 420,000 people across Mansfield, Ashfield, Newark and Sherwood, and parts of Derbyshire and Lincolnshire.
We put the patient at the heart of everything that we do and it is our aim to make sure that every patient is treated as we would want a member of our own family to be treated. At the same time, we expect our staff to be caring, kind and courteous to each other and to look out for each other. We believe that we are truly a clinically-led organisation.
We are proud that our Trust colleagues have voted us the best acute Trust to work for in the East Midlands for seven years running in the National NHS Staff Survey, while the Care Quality Commission has rated our Trust as 'outstanding' for care and our King's Mill Hospital as the only 'outstanding' NHS-run hospital in the East Midlands.
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Details
Date posted
08 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£28,392 to £31,157 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
214-CSTO-8267055
Job locations
King's Mill Hospital
Mansfield Road
Sutton in Ashfield
NG17 4JL
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Knowledge Requirements
Essential
- Knowledge of manufacturing techniques and materials used in a technical or workshop environment
- Excellent practical and manual skills
- Ability to interpret technical specifications and instructions
- Strong attention to detail and quality standards
- Basic IT skills and electronic record keeping
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Good organisational and time management skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Desirable
- Knowledge of orthotic manufacturing techniques
- Experience of plaster rectification and mould modification
- Experience of thermoplastic fabrication techniques
- Knowledge of CAD/CAM systems and digital manufacturing processes
- Understanding of NHS working practices
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3, BTEC, Apprenticeship Qualification or equivalent vocational qualification in a technical, manufacturing, engineering or related discipline
- Evidence of commitment to professional development
Desirable
- Qualification in Orthotics, Prosthetics, Engineering, Product Design or a related field
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
Further training
Desirable
- Evidence of attendance at courses relevant to orthotic manufacture
- Portfolio or evidence of CPD
Experience
Essential
- Experience working within a manufacturing, engineering, fabrication or workshop environment
- Experience using hand tools, machinery and workshop equipment safely
- Experience working collaboratively within a team environment
Desirable
- Previous Orthotics or Prosthetics manufacturing experience
- Experience producing bespoke or custom made devices
- Experience of stock control and workshop organisation
- Experience supporting apprentices, trainees or students
Attributes
Essential
- Self-motivated and enthusiastic
- Professional and reliable approach to work
- Commitment to quality and continuous improvement
- Adaptable and flexible approach to service needs
- Strong problem-solving abilities
- Commitment to patient-centred care
Contractual Requirements
Essential
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the role
- Commitment to undertaking mandatory and role-specific training
- Understanding of confidentiality, information governance and data protection requirements
Desirable
- Flexibility to support changing service requirements when required
Person Specification
Knowledge Requirements
Essential
- Knowledge of manufacturing techniques and materials used in a technical or workshop environment
- Excellent practical and manual skills
- Ability to interpret technical specifications and instructions
- Strong attention to detail and quality standards
- Basic IT skills and electronic record keeping
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Good organisational and time management skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Desirable
- Knowledge of orthotic manufacturing techniques
- Experience of plaster rectification and mould modification
- Experience of thermoplastic fabrication techniques
- Knowledge of CAD/CAM systems and digital manufacturing processes
- Understanding of NHS working practices
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3, BTEC, Apprenticeship Qualification or equivalent vocational qualification in a technical, manufacturing, engineering or related discipline
- Evidence of commitment to professional development
Desirable
- Qualification in Orthotics, Prosthetics, Engineering, Product Design or a related field
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
Further training
Desirable
- Evidence of attendance at courses relevant to orthotic manufacture
- Portfolio or evidence of CPD
Experience
Essential
- Experience working within a manufacturing, engineering, fabrication or workshop environment
- Experience using hand tools, machinery and workshop equipment safely
- Experience working collaboratively within a team environment
Desirable
- Previous Orthotics or Prosthetics manufacturing experience
- Experience producing bespoke or custom made devices
- Experience of stock control and workshop organisation
- Experience supporting apprentices, trainees or students
Attributes
Essential
- Self-motivated and enthusiastic
- Professional and reliable approach to work
- Commitment to quality and continuous improvement
- Adaptable and flexible approach to service needs
- Strong problem-solving abilities
- Commitment to patient-centred care
Contractual Requirements
Essential
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the role
- Commitment to undertaking mandatory and role-specific training
- Understanding of confidentiality, information governance and data protection requirements
Desirable
- Flexibility to support changing service requirements when required
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.
Employer details
Employer name
Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
King's Mill Hospital
Mansfield Road
Sutton in Ashfield
NG17 4JL
United Kingdom
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Employer details
Employer name
Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
King's Mill Hospital
Mansfield Road
Sutton in Ashfield
NG17 4JL
United Kingdom