AM Healthcare Group
Orthotist – Northeast London Region
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We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Orthotist to join our team at an exciting time of growth and transformation. We have taken on a new contract that covers the North East London area, primarily based in Harold Wood Clinic with travel to satellite clinics in Walthamstow, Barking, and Chadwell Heath.
This role is to work predominantly within our new Orthotics clinic in Harold Wood, Harold Wood Community Health Clinic, Romford, and their associated local satellites but may require travel to other areas in this contract as reasonably required by the company.
As an HCPC registered clinician within Opcare, you will competently and confidently assess, prescribe, and fit orthotic devices for routine patient presentations, across a range of clinical settings. You will work autonomously within your scope of practice to manage appropriate interventions, ensuring high-quality, patient-centred care. In addition to direct clinical responsibilities, you will actively contribute to service development and quality improvement initiatives under guidance. In addition, you will support the professional development, mentorship, and supervision of graduate and undergraduate colleagues. All activities will be undertaken in line with NHS values and Opcare’s commitment to innovation and excellence in patient care.
Key Responsibilities:
- Delivers autonomous, patient-centred care, independently managing routine and moderately complex cases, and seeking guidance for more challenging situations.
- Applies sound clinical reasoning and experience across patient groups to ensure accurate device design, fitting, and adjustment using clinical and technical skills.
- Contributes to audits, service evaluations, and research activities with guidance as needed, supporting data collection and reflective learning.
- Manages clinical equipment and resources responsibly, with awareness of cost-effectiveness and service sustainability.
- Maintains accurate clinical records and contributes to audits and quality improvement initiatives to support safe, effective, and continuously evolving patient care.
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Essential:
Skills and Experience:
- Highly developed interpersonal skills – including formal and informal communication
- Proven record of working within an active, fast-paced clinical environment
- Experience of having a collaborative role in an MDT environment
- Working proactively and collaboratively in the team and wider trust
- Interest in service development and/or evidence of involvement
- Able to prioritise, plan, and organise efficiently and work with multiple conflicting priorities.
Qualifications:
- BSc (Hons) in Prosthetics and Orthotics or equivalent
- HCPC registered
Desirable:
- Experience with CAD/CAM or digital workflows.
- Experience mentoring students or clinical staff.
- Ability to work within multidisciplinary teams and handle complex cases.
- Completion of Opcare’s graduate scheme (or similar)
- Full driving licence
- BAPO member
- ISPO member
What We Offer:
- Competitive market salary
- Incremental holiday allowance starting at 35 days, increasing to 41 days with length of service (inclusive of bank holidays)
- Refer a Friend incentive scheme
- Enhanced Family Leave/Pay
- Death in Service benefit
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Recognition schemes
- Continuing professional development
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Why Join Us?
At AM Healthcare Group, we are dedicated to enhancing the lives of individuals who rely on mobility and accessibility solutions. As an international group of companies, we provide innovative products and services that make a real difference in people’s daily lives.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer with a firm commitment to diversity and inclusion across all areas of our organisation. As a Disability Confident Employer, we actively welcome applications from individuals of all abilities. If you require any support or adjustments during the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to get in touch.
We are also a proud signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, and we encourage applications from veterans, reservists, and members of the wider armed forces community.
How To Apply:
If this sounds like the perfect role for you, we’d love to hear from you! Please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your suitability for the position to recruitment@am-healthcare.com. Alternatively, you can apply directly through our website – www.amhealthcaregroup.com/careers.
Job Category: Orthotist
Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: London
Salary: Competitive
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