Job summary We now have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Orthotist to join our growing team serving the vibrant East Surrey community through our partnership with First Community Health. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior or aspiring senior Orthotist looking to step up into a more autonomous and varied clinical role. You will be the lead Orthotist supporting services across East Surrey, working with a diverse caseload that includes general adults, paediatrics, and high-risk diabetic foot patients. This mix of specialties makes for a clinically rich and rewarding role. You will be responsible for assessing, prescribing, and delivering orthotic care across community clinics and multidisciplinary settings, collaborating closely with referrers and other healthcare professionals. The role offers significant autonomy, with opportunities to develop both clinical practice and local services. Main duties of the job Independent patient assessment and treatment planning across a broad range of conditions Managing complex high-risk diabetic foot cases as part of an MDT Working with children and adults, supporting MSK, neuromuscular, and developmental conditions Contributing to service development and best practice initiatives Providing mentorship and clinical leadership within the local service 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. Date posted 22 April 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Specialist Salary Depending on experience London Weighting Allowance Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number E0445-25-0000 Job locations Surrey & Sussex Healthcare Nhs Trust Canada Avenue Redhill RH1 5RH Surrey & Sussex Healthcare Nhs Trust Canada Avenue Redhill RH1 5RH Job description Job responsibilities Job Purpose 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. Responsibilities 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. Responsibilities for Quality Adhere to the quality management system and procedures (including work instructions) at all times. Do not misuse anything provided for product quality purposes. Attend and participate in daily, weekly and monthly quality meetings if applicable. Report non-conformances to specification or risks in the workplace. Responsibilities for Health and Safety Adhere to health, safety and environmental policies and procedures Take care for the health and safety of yourself and others who may be affected by your acts or omissions Attend and participate in safety meetings as required Report unsafe acts or conditions in the workplace Responsibilities for Human Resources Adhere to Steeper's values at all times and create a positive and collaborative working environment Support the business to achieve goals by supporting departmental objectives and targets Proactively read employees notices, and business updates and raise any queries promptly Demonstrate personal commitment to positively communicate and build up strong working relationships with those you work with directly, and across other departments Maintain any qualifications or certifications required for your role - and ensure copies of these are provided to HR Attend and participate in any scheduled daily, weekly and monthly department meetings Adhere to the policies and procedures in place at Steeper Group Job description Job responsibilities Job Purpose 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. Responsibilities 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. Responsibilities for Quality Adhere to the quality management system and procedures (including work instructions) at all times. Do not misuse anything provided for product quality purposes. Attend and participate in daily, weekly and monthly quality meetings if applicable. Report non-conformances to specification or risks in the workplace. Responsibilities for Health and Safety Adhere to health, safety and environmental policies and procedures Take care for the health and safety of yourself and others who may be affected by your acts or omissions Attend and participate in safety meetings as required Report unsafe acts or conditions in the workplace Responsibilities for Human Resources Adhere to Steeper's values at all times and create a positive and collaborative working environment Support the business to achieve goals by supporting departmental objectives and targets Proactively read employees notices, and business updates and raise any queries promptly Demonstrate personal commitment to positively communicate and build up strong working relationships with those you work with directly, and across other departments Maintain any qualifications or certifications required for your role - and ensure copies of these are provided to HR Attend and participate in any scheduled daily, weekly and monthly department meetings Adhere to the policies and procedures in place at Steeper Group Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree in Prosthetics and Orthotics Experience Essential Excellent communication and MDT collaboration skills A passion for service innovation and delivering measurable outcomes HCPC-registered Orthotist with strong clinical reasoning and patient-centred care ethos Desirable Experience in managing complex caseloads including paediatrics and diabetic foot preferable Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree in Prosthetics and Orthotics Experience Essential Excellent communication and MDT collaboration skills A passion for service innovation and delivering measurable outcomes HCPC-registered Orthotist with strong clinical reasoning and patient-centred care ethos Desirable Experience in managing complex caseloads including paediatrics and diabetic foot preferable 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications 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). 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications 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). Employer details Employer name Steeper Group Address Surrey & Sussex Healthcare Nhs Trust Canada Avenue Redhill RH1 5RH Employer's website https://www.steepergroup.com/ (Opens in a new tab)