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NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
An opportunity has arisen for an Orthotic Technician to join the multi-disciplinary Orthotic Service based within the Orthotic Clinic at Perth Royal Infirmary.
The Orthotic Services alongside the Prosthetic and Assistive Technology Services form the Tayside Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Technology Department which is part of the NHS Tayside Orthopaedic Clinical Care Group.
The Service carries out assessment, provision of orthoses and ongoing review and maintenance of devices throughout the NHS Tayside region and this is underpinned by a skilled technical workforce.
The Orthotic Technician is responsible for the fabrication, repair and maintenance of orthotic devices and the repair and surgical adaptation of footwear to high technical and clinical standards. They undertake the preparation, filling, and stripping of plaster of Paris body casts and models. In addition, the orthotic technician will carry out custom design and manufacture of specialised jigs, tooling and fixtures and will be highly competent in the use of specialised workshop machinery, tools and equipment.
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate training or experience in orthotic device manufacture and technical design and manufacture to Diploma level or equivalent. They will be highly experienced in the field of orthoses manufacture and have a good basic knowledge of gross human morphology, anatomy and biomechanics. Practical knowledge of contemporary techniques and fabrication methods is vital. An understanding of workshop Health and Safety and working within Quality Management Systems will be necessary for the role. Competency will be demonstrated through evidence of training, practical workplace experience and relevant qualification in a technical subject. There will be an expectation that on occasion the Orthotic Technician will travel to Ninewells Hospital to provide technical support and to attend meetings.
Informal enquiries to: Lynne Taylor – Interim Head of Orthotics: 01382 496302
Hours of work are: 37.5 hours per week