Senior Orthotist
| Posting date: | 30 June 2025 |
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| Salary: | £37,898.00 to £45,637.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £37898.00 - £45637.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 July 2025 |
| Location: | Cardiff, CF5 2YN |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | H9001-25-0526 |
Summary
To undertake orthotic assessment and treatment of patients with a variety of routine and complex needs. To communicate effectively and efficiently with a range of professional colleagues including medical and surgical Consultants, ward staff, therapy staff and administration staff. Provide clinical and professional advice to the multi-disciplinary team and/or patients/carers regarding appropriate orthotic provision and ongoing care. To use a range of verbal and non-verbal communication methods to ensure effective communication with patients, carers and colleagues where information may be highly complex and require the use of well-developed skills of persuasion, motivation, negotiation and reassurance. To overcome barriers to understanding, including communication difficulties, anxiety or motivation. Clear and effective communication with orthotic product and serviceproviders. To liaise with Clinical Lead Orthotist, Senior Specialist Orthotists, and Orthotic Services Manager as appropriate to ensure efficient and effective clinical services are maintained.