Orthotics Technician
Band 4
Permanent Full Time 37.5 Hours
The Orthotics department at the Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre is seeking an organised technically capable individual for the role of an Orthotic Technician within the production team.
The Orthotic department has a large clinical and workshop facility in a purpose built department which uses a variety of manufacturing techniques including CNC and composite technology. The core function of the service is the integrated working practices between skilled technicians and Orthotists in delivering compassionate excellence to our service users. The department is well respected in the profession for its orthotic service delivery.
The role comprises of the fabrication of a wide range of bespoke medical devices ‘Orthoses’. Relevant experience within in a similar environment would be desirable however training both internal and external would be provided. Experience and expertise in composite manufacturing techniques would be of particular interest.
The post holder will be able to demonstrate excellent hand skills with an attention to detail while working under pressure to meet the departments service demands.
The post holder will be working as part of an established multi-skilled production team and will be working in all areas of the manufacture process.
The Orthotic service provides the assessment and provision of equipment and on-going care for individuals requiring external bracing supports. This key role within the Production department 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 technical, clinical and administrative staff.
Prospective short-listed candidates will be invited to undergo a practical skills evaluation as part of the interview process. Personal protective equipment will be provided for this.
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trustis one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. Find out more here
The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.
Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel.
Please see attached for detailed job description and person spec
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 in a safe and cost effective manner.
• Ensure all finished items are completed 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 their supervisor and reporting back on the progression of the manufacture of this work.
• Responsible for own safe practice in the workshop for machinery and hand tools. Responsible in maintaining or cleaning own or shared tool kit and equipment, and reporting any known faults.
This advert closes on Wednesday 5 Mar 2025
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