Podiatry Appliance Lab Technician | Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 02 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £27,485 - £30,162 Pro-rata per annum |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 01 April 2026 |
| Location: | Ashton Under Lyne, OL6 7SR |
| Company: | Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7806321/245-AHP4POD-03-26 |
Summary
Podiatry Appliance Lab Technician
Band 4
22.5 hours
Permanent
Are you someone who is passionate about helping people live healthy and active lifestyles? Do you have a keen eye for detail and take pride in your workmanship? If so, then we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as a Podiatry Appliance Lab Technician!
Whether you're new to the field or have prior experience, we're committed to helping you grow in your career. In our laboratory, we offer a unique and exciting opportunity to gain the skills and expertise you need to excel as a Podiatry Appliance Lab Technician. Our on-site training program is designed to provide you with hands-on experience working alongside experienced technicians, learning about the use of different materials and techniques to create top-quality podiatry appliances.
As a Podiatry Appliance Lab Technician, you will play a crucial role in providing custom orthotics to patients with foot and ankle conditions. You willbe responsible for crafting and designing foot appliances and orthotics in accordance to the prescription given to you by the treating clinician. These devices help alleviate patients’ pain and improve their mobility.
Stock take and ordering.
Maintaining the lab.
Dealing with enquiries, emails and orders.
By joining our team as a Podiatry Appliance Lab Technician, you'll gain invaluable experience in a dynamic and challenging field, working with a team of skilled and passionate individuals who are committed to helping patients improve their quality of life.
So if you're looking for a role that offers the opportunity to grow and develop your skills, then we invite you to join our team and become a part of a growing and exciting field that is making a real difference in people's lives. Apply today and take the first step towards a rewarding and fulfilling career in podiatry!
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children. Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.
We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:
• Compassion
• Accountability
• Respect
• Excellence
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ & Disabled people.
Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.
The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.
The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
This advert closes on Monday 16 Mar 2026
Band 4
22.5 hours
Permanent
Are you someone who is passionate about helping people live healthy and active lifestyles? Do you have a keen eye for detail and take pride in your workmanship? If so, then we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as a Podiatry Appliance Lab Technician!
Whether you're new to the field or have prior experience, we're committed to helping you grow in your career. In our laboratory, we offer a unique and exciting opportunity to gain the skills and expertise you need to excel as a Podiatry Appliance Lab Technician. Our on-site training program is designed to provide you with hands-on experience working alongside experienced technicians, learning about the use of different materials and techniques to create top-quality podiatry appliances.
As a Podiatry Appliance Lab Technician, you will play a crucial role in providing custom orthotics to patients with foot and ankle conditions. You willbe responsible for crafting and designing foot appliances and orthotics in accordance to the prescription given to you by the treating clinician. These devices help alleviate patients’ pain and improve their mobility.
Stock take and ordering.
Maintaining the lab.
Dealing with enquiries, emails and orders.
By joining our team as a Podiatry Appliance Lab Technician, you'll gain invaluable experience in a dynamic and challenging field, working with a team of skilled and passionate individuals who are committed to helping patients improve their quality of life.
So if you're looking for a role that offers the opportunity to grow and develop your skills, then we invite you to join our team and become a part of a growing and exciting field that is making a real difference in people's lives. Apply today and take the first step towards a rewarding and fulfilling career in podiatry!
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children. Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.
We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:
• Compassion
• Accountability
• Respect
• Excellence
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ & Disabled people.
Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.
The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.
The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
This advert closes on Monday 16 Mar 2026