Orthotic Technician
Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Sutton in Ashfield, NG17 4JLView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£28,392 to £31,157
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
22 October 2026
3 days leftJob description
King's Mill Hospital is proud to host a purpose-built orthotic manufacturing facility that supports our highly regarded in-house Orthotic Service. We ...
To understand the role in more detail, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.
We are an award-winning NHS Foundation Trust working alongside health and social care colleagues across the county to provide acute and community healthcare services to more than 420,000 people across Mansfield, Ashfield, Newark and Sherwood, and parts of Derbyshire and Lincolnshire.
We put the patient at the heart of everything that we do and it is our aim to make sure that every patient is treated as we would want a member of our own family to be treated. At the same time, we expect our staff to be caring, kind and courteous to each other and to look out for each other. We believe that we are truly a clinically-led organisation.
We are proud that our Trust colleagues have voted us the best acute Trust to work for in the East Midlands for seven years running in the National NHS Staff Survey, while the Care Quality Commission has rated our Trust as 'outstanding' for care and our King's Mill Hospital as the only 'outstanding' NHS-run hospital in the East Midlands.
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Knowledge Requirements
Essential
- Knowledge of manufacturing techniques and materials used in a technical or workshop environment
- Excellent practical and manual skills
- Ability to interpret technical specifications and instructions
- Strong attention to detail and quality standards
- Basic IT skills and electronic record keeping
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Good organisational and time management skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Desirable
- Knowledge of orthotic manufacturing techniques
- Experience of plaster rectification and mould modification
- Experience of thermoplastic fabrication techniques
- Knowledge of CAD/CAM systems and digital manufacturing processes
- Understanding of NHS working practices
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3, BTEC, Apprenticeship Qualification or equivalent vocational qualification in a technical, manufacturing, engineering or related discipline
- Evidence of commitment to professional development
Desirable: - Qualification in Orthotics, Prosthetics, Engineering, Product Design or a related field; - Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
Further training
Desirable: - Evidence of attendance at courses relevant to orthotic manufacture; - Portfolio or evidence of CPD
Experience
Essential
- Experience working within a manufacturing, engineering, fabrication or workshop environment
- Experience using hand tools, machinery and workshop equipment safely
- Experience working collaboratively within a team environment
Desirable
- Previous Orthotics or Prosthetics manufacturing experience
- Experience producing bespoke or custom made devices
- Experience of stock control and workshop organisation
- Experience supporting apprentices, trainees or students
Attributes
Essential
- Self-motivated and enthusiastic
- Professional and reliable approach to work
- Commitment to quality and continuous improvement
- Adaptable and flexible approach to service needs
- Strong problem-solving abilities
- Commitment to patient-centred care
Contractual Requirements
Essential
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the role
- Commitment to undertaking mandatory and role-specific training
- Understanding of confidentiality, information governance and data protection requirements
Desirable: - Flexibility to support changing service requirements when required
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
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First seen
8 October 2026
Last checked
8 October 2026
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