NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.
THIS POST IS ONLY OPEN TO INTERNAL CANDIDATES OF NHS GREATER GLASGOW & CLYDE.
This role is for an Orthotist within the NHSGGC Orthotics Team. The service is responsible for the delivery of outpatient and inpatient Orthotic care to all adults living within the NHSGGC catchment area. We also deliver care to inpatients who do not reside within NHSGGC and who receive treatment at our national and regional inpatient services. We deliver outpatient and inpatient care to Children and Young People in Clyde Sector. We provide service on 8 acute sites and to other outlying units on demand. We aim to deliver a timely, high quality, patient centred service to all our service users in line with NHSGGC’s quality aims and the Quality Strategy. We use the evidence wherever possible to ensure we are delivering the most up to date care for our patients. The service receives over 16,000 new referrals each year and has a staff of around 36 which include Orthotists, Orthotic Clinical Assistants, Orthotic Technical Assistants, Orthotic Administrators and an Orthotic Clinical Lead/Manager.
Essential Criteria:
Honours Degree in Prosthetics and Orthotics or equivalent Evidence of relevant post graduate CPD if graduated more than 6 months previous New graduate applications are welcomed, and individuals will be given support to ensure they are developed in line with their current level of knowledge and experience. Our team has a strong focus on Learning and development in line with the NHSGGC AHP Learning and development strategic framework and we provide in house training and support external training opportunities for all staff to develop in line with their career stage. We have developed Orthotic professional development frameworks for MSK Neuro and Diabetes which are supported by specialist team leads in these areas. Informal Contact:
Ann Martin, Orthotic Clinical Team Lead on 07738013776 or Anne.Martin5@nhs.scot NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have. By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We support applications from across the Armed Forces Community, recognising military skills, experience and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process. Candidates should provide original and authentic responses to all questions within the application form. The use of artificial intelligence (AI), automated tools, or other third-party assistance to generate, draft, or significantly modify responses is strongly discouraged. By submitting your application, you confirm that all answers are your own work, reflect your personal knowledge, skills and experience, and have not been solely produced or altered by AI or similar technologies. Failure to comply with this requirement may result in your application being withdrawn from the application process. Please note that if you are NOT a passport holder of the country for the vacancy you might need a work permit.
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Honours Degree in Prosthetics and Orthotics or equivalent Evidence of relevant post graduate CPD if graduated more than 6 months previous New graduate applications are welcomed, and individuals will be given support to ensure they are developed in line with their current level of knowledge and experience. Our team has a strong focus on Learning and development in line with the NHSGGC AHP Learning and development strategic framework and we provide in house training and support external training opportunities for all staff to develop in line with their career stage. We have developed Orthotic professional development frameworks for MSK Neuro and Diabetes which are supported by specialist team leads in these areas. Informal Contact:
Ann Martin, Orthotic Clinical Team Lead on 07738013776 or Anne.Martin5@nhs.scot NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have. By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We support applications from across the Armed Forces Community, recognising military skills, experience and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process. Candidates should provide original and authentic responses to all questions within the application form. The use of artificial intelligence (AI), automated tools, or other third-party assistance to generate, draft, or significantly modify responses is strongly discouraged. By submitting your application, you confirm that all answers are your own work, reflect your personal knowledge, skills and experience, and have not been solely produced or altered by AI or similar technologies. Failure to comply with this requirement may result in your application being withdrawn from the application process. Please note that if you are NOT a passport holder of the country for the vacancy you might need a work permit.
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